NECO BECE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 2019

Question 1:
Health education is defined as the process of teaching and learning which has direct focus on ___________.

A. changing individual behaviour in mental health
B. developing the social value of an individual
C. having knowledge on environmental sanitation
D. improvement of physical, mental and social wellbeing
E. improving family health

Answer: D (improvement of physical, mental and social wellbeing)

Health education aims at improving overall physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Question 2:
The ancient Olympic games originated from ___________.

A. Athens
B. Britain
C. Germany
D. Greece
E. Rome

Answer: D (Greece)

The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia, Greece.

Question 3:
Where was the 2016 National Youth Games held?

A. Abuja
B. Calabar
C. Ibadan
D. Ilorin
E. Lagos

Answer: B (Calabar)

The 2016 National Youth Games were held in Calabar, Cross River State.

Question 4:
The Olympic games holds every ___________ years.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6

Answer: C (4)

The Olympic Games are held every four years.

Question 5:
Which of the following is an indoor recreational activity?

A. Camping
B. Canoeing
C. Horse riding
D. Mountaineering
E. Table tennis

Answer: E (Table tennis)

Table tennis is typically played indoors as a recreational activity.

Question 6:
The following activities involve non-locomotor movement except ___________.

A. bending
B. flexing
C. pushing
D. running
E. swinging

Answer: D (running)

Running is a locomotor movement, while the others are non-locomotor movements performed on the spot.

Question 7:
The most essential physical fitness component for long distance race is ___________.

A. agility
B. coordination
C. endurance
D. flexibility
E. speed

Answer: C (endurance)

Endurance is required to sustain prolonged activity in long-distance races.

Question 8:
Which of the following gymnastic activities can be performed without an apparatus?

A. Astride vault
B. Backward roll
C. Hanging bat
D. Rope walking
E. Through vault

Answer: B (Backward roll)

A backward roll is a floor exercise that does not require any apparatus.

Question 9:
The following are duties of an umpire in Table Tennis except ___________.

A. announcing the scores
B. making final decision
C. picking balls
D. taking charge of the game
E. watching for good service

Answer: C (picking balls)

Picking balls is not the umpire’s duty; it is usually done by ball boys or assistants.

Question 10:
The game of football is played in two halves of ___________ minutes each.

A. 30
B. 45
C. 55
D. 60
E. 90

Answer: B (45)

A standard football match is played in two halves of 45 minutes each.

Question 11:
The acronym AIDS in Health Education means ___________.

A. Active Individual Deficiency System
B. Active Immoral Development System
C. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
D. Acquired Immune Diseases Syndrome
E. Affected Individual Deficiency Syndrome

Answer: C (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease that weakens the immune system.

Question 12:
Which of the following items is not used in cleaning the teeth?

A. Common salt
B. Detergent
C. Tooth brush
D. Tooth paste
E. Tooth powder

Answer: B (Detergent)

Detergent is not used for cleaning teeth; it is used for washing clothes or dishes.

Question 13:
The displacement of a bone at a joint is referred to as ___________.

A. dislocation
B. fracture
C. sprain
D. strain
E. wound

Answer: A (dislocation)

Dislocation occurs when a bone is displaced from its normal position at a joint.

Question 14:
Which of the following is referred to as traditional dance?

A. Gospel
B. Jazz
C. Juju
D. Pop
E. Reggae

Answer: C (Juju)

Juju music and dance are traditional African cultural expressions.

Question 15:
What is the distance between the take-off board and the jumping pit in long jump event?

A. 1.0m
B. 1.5m
C. 2.0m
D. 2.5m
E. 3.0m

Answer: B (1.5m)

The standard distance between the take-off board and the landing pit is about 1.5 meters.

Question 16:
The game of hockey is played by two teams of ___________ players each.

A. 09
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
E. 13

Answer: C (11)

Each hockey team consists of 11 players on the field.

Question 17:
The use of yellow card by the referee during a football match signifies ___________.

A. expulsion
B. half time
C. infringement
D. substitution
E. warning

Answer: E (warning)

A yellow card is used to caution or warn a player for misconduct.

Question 18:
Which of the following prepares one for other sports?

A. Dancing
B. Jogging
C. Running
D. Singing
E. Sleeping

Answer: C (Running)

Running is a fundamental activity that helps prepare the body for other sports.

Question 19:
An athlete who beats the gun at the starting point in a race is ___________.

A. asked to change lane
B. disqualified from the race
C. suspended from starting the race
D. warned before the next event
E. warned before the next start

Answer: B (disqualified from the race)

Beating the gun (false start) leads to disqualification under standard rules.

Question 20:
A spotter is needed during gymnastic activities in order to ___________.

A. ensure the safety of equipment
B. facilitate the mastery of complex skill
C. follow specific progression during performance
D. prevent violence
E. provide glucose during performance

Answer: A (ensure the safety of equipment)

A spotter primarily ensures safety by preventing injuries and supporting the gymnast and equipment use.

Question 21:
The standard measurement of a hockey pitch is ___________ metres.

A. 19.44 by 22.90
B. 20.09 by 14.00
C. 22.09 by 08.66
D. 54.86 by 36.04
E. 91.44 by 54.86

Answer: E (91.44 by 54.86)

A standard hockey pitch measures approximately 91.44m by 54.86m.

Question 22:
How many times will the competitors in steeple chase go round the track in a competition?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
E. 9

Answer: D (8)

A standard 3000m steeplechase involves about 7.5 to 8 laps of a 400m track.

Question 23:
The hop step and jump is associated with ___________.

A. Hammer
B. High jump
C. Javelin
D. Long jump
E. Triple jump

Answer: E (Triple jump)

The hop, step, and jump phases are the three stages of the triple jump event.

Question 24:
Swimming competitions usually take place in the ___________.

A. court
B. field
C. pavilion
D. pitch
E. pool

Answer: E (pool)

Swimming competitions are held in a swimming pool.

Question 25:
Scurvy is a deficiency of vitamin ___________.

A. A
B. C
C. D
D. E
E. K

Answer: B (C)

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.

Question 26:
Which of the following recreational activities is best for an elderly person?

A. Camping
B. Cycling
C. Running
D. Swimming
E. Walking

Answer: E (Walking)

Walking is a low-impact exercise suitable for elderly individuals to maintain fitness safely.

Question 27:
Gymnastic activities are grouped into ___________.

A. sporting and games
B. swimming and tumbling
C. tumbling and running
D. tumbling and stunts
E. tumbling and vaults

Answer: D (tumbling and stunts)

Gymnastics activities are generally grouped into tumbling and stunts.

Question 28:
The forceful twisting of the joint that results in an injury is called ___________.

A. bruise
B. dislocation
C. fracture
D. sprain
E. strain

Answer: D (sprain)

A sprain occurs when ligaments around a joint are overstretched or torn due to twisting.

Question 29:
Which of the following is a major injury?

A. abrasion
B. fracture
C. laceration
D. sprain
E. strain

Answer: B (fracture)

A fracture is a major injury involving a break in a bone.

Question 30:
Bleeding under the skin from an injury which may not tear the skin is referred to as ___________.

A. bruise
B. burn
C. cut
D. fracture
E. shock

Answer: A (bruise)

A bruise occurs when blood vessels break under the skin without an open wound.

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