PHYSICAL AND HEALTH
EDUCATION
1.
The following are objectives of physical
Education EXCEPT A. development of
international friendly matches B.
development of skills C. exposure of
athletes to intellectual environment D.
provision of life career E. provision
of opportunity for physical development
2.
Which of the following activities can be
recommended for an elderly person? A.
camping B. cycling C. running
D. swimming E. walking
3.
Who is the father of the modern Olympic
games? A. captain Clia B. Frederick Ludwing Jahn C. James Naismith D. Johann Basedow E. Pierre de Coubertin
4.
Insufficient warm up activities may lead to A. anemia
B. convulsion C. nausea D. scurvy
E. strain
5.
The ability of a group of muscles to sustain
contraction over a period of time is A. agility B. balance
C. endurance D. flexibility E. strength
6.
The physical fitness component required in
sprint is A. accuracy B. balanced
C. coordination D. flexibility E.
speed
7.
An example of a tumbling exercise is A. crab walk B. duck fight C. forward roll D. frog jump
E. sit up
8.
The expressive movement of the body to conform
with rhythm of sound is A. dancing B. galloping
C. skipping D. sporting E. swinging
9.
Which of the following is a partnership
activity? A. duck fight B. elbow balance C. frog jump
D. press up E. push up
10.
An example of an indoor activity is A. camping
B. cricket C. hiking D. scrabble
E. surfing
11.
An injury that occur as a result of
over-stretching of the ligament of the joint is
A. abrasion B. dislocation C. fracture
D. sprain E. srain
12.
Which of the following is a style in
swimming? A. breast stroke B. eastern cut off C forward roll D.
rowing E. spiking
13.
A place where two or more bones meet in the body
is a A. joint B. ligament
C. limbs D. tendon E. trunk
14.
Which of the following is a stunt activity? A. astride vault B. backward roll C. hand stand
D. neck spring E. thief vault
15.
Which of the following is a box activity in
gymnastics? A. elbow balance B. forward roll C. handstand
D. headstand E. through vault
16.
Spiking is a fundamental skill in A. basketball B. football
C. handball D. hockey E. volleyball
17.
In the game of tennis, when the ball lands
outside the service area, it is a/an _____ service. A. bad
B. double C. faulty D. offensive
E. good
18.
For a service to be valid in the game of tennis,
the ball must touch the opponents A.
back court B. base line C. centre line D. service area E. side area
19.
Which of the following is a skill in the game of
football? A. dribbling B. flick
C. grip D. scoop E. hitting
20.
How many players make a team in a handball
game? A. 3 B. 5
C. 7 D. 9 E. 11
21.
Which of the following is an equipment in
swimming? A. baton b. floats
C. gloves D. poll E. racket
22.
The bone at a joint are held together by A. cartilage
B. fibre C. ligament D. muscle
E. tendon
23.
The ability of the body to maintain its
equilibrium is A. agility B. balance
C. endurance D. flexibility E. strength
24.
The physical fitness component that allows free
movement at the joint is A. agility B. balance
C. flexibility D. power E. speed
25.
Which of the following is NOT a rule in discus
throw? A. each competitor is awarded
the best of his trial B. measurement is
taken from outside the sector C. the
competitors are allowed 3 or 5 trials D.
the discus is thrown from the sector E.
the order of trial is decided by drawing of lots
26.
The postural deformity leading to bending of
lumbar spine beyond normal level is A.
flat foot B. knock knee C. kyphosis
D. lordosis E. scoliosis
27.
Repairs
of worn out tissues and building of white blood cells is the functions of A. carbohydrates B. fats and oils C. mineral salts D. protein
E. water
28.
How many hurdles does an athlete run over in a
110m race? A. 10 B. 11
C. 12 D. 13 E. 14
29.
The following are responsibilities of government
in school physical education programme exept
A. encouraging schools to release students for sports B. providing financial aid to school physical
education programme C. provision of
sports facilities and equipment D.
pnishing principals whose schools participate in sports E. training of physical education teachers
30.
Which of the following personnel can be
recommended as a school games master? A.
examination officer B. head teacher C. health education teacher D. house
E. vice principal academics
31.
A physical Education teacher in Athens is
referred to as a____ A. Coach. B. Gymnast. C. Hero. D. Paidotribe. E. Philosopher
32.
An official who assists an athlete in the
mastery of skills in gymnastics is a ___ A. Coach. B. Fan. C. Referee. D.
Spotter. E. Supporter
33.
What is the dimension for the take off board in
long jump? A. 1.16m by 15m 1.20m by 15m. C. 1.22m by 15m. D. 1.22m by 20m. E.
1.22 by 25m
34.
Which of the following is NOT a sanction in
volleyball game? A. Double foul. B. Joint card. C. Red card. D. Verbal warning.
E. Yellow card
35.
Which of the following items is found in a first
aid box? A. Bandage. B. Canvass. C. Knife. D. Socks. E. Whistle
36.
Which of the following gymnastics activities
does an athlete require a mat? A. Banana jump. B. Cartwheel. C. Forward roll.
D. Skipping. E. Swinging
37.
The wood in which a long jumper steps on before
jumping is ____ board. A. Long. B. Running. C. Starting. D. Step. E. Take off
38.
The mineral substance that keeps the bones and
teeth strong is ___ A. Calcium. B.
Iodine. C. Iron. D. Phosphorus. E. Potassium
39.
Who takes the final decision in a football game?
A. Assistant referee. B. Field judge. C. Line judge. D. Match commissioner. E.
Referee
40.
What is the diameter of a discus circle? A.
2.05m. B. 2.35m. C. 2.55m. D. 2.50m E. 2.60m
41.
The fitness component needed for survival is
___. A. Agility. B. Balance. C. Co-ordination. D. Endurance. E. Power
42.
How many players make a team in Basketball game?
A. 5. B. 7. C. 9. D. 11. E. 13
43.
In swimming, the breast stroke is best produced
by simultaneous ____ actions. A. Arms and back. B. Arms and head. C. Arms and
legs. D. Legs and back. E. Legs and head
44.
A pleasure trip where the participants takes
food and drink to be eaten at the site describe A. Camping. B. Canoeing. C.
Hiking. D. Picnic. E. Vacation
45.
The ability of an individual to perform a daily
routine without undue fatigue is ____ fitness. A. Emotional. B. Mental. C.
Physical. D. Psychological. E. Social
46.
The last point before winning a badminton game
is____ A. Deuse. B. Game point. C. Let.
D. Rally. E. Game setting
47.
Where should a beginner start in the pool to
over come fear in swimming? A. Deep end. B. Deepest end. C. Diving board. D.
Gutter side. E. Shallow and
48.
Movement made in sequence describes A.
Athletics. B. Exercise. C. Gymnastics. Rhythm. E. Swimming
49.
The aim of body conditioning is to promote A.
Exercise. B. Fitness. C. Recreation. D. Safety. E. Wellness
50.
The required number of substitutes allowed in
Handball game is A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. E. Six
51.
The following are the causes of physical
challenges Except A. Accident. B. Diseases. C. Exercise. D. Heredity. E.
Malnutrition
52.
Monosaccharides and disaccharides are chemical
compositions of_____ class of food. A. Carbohydrates. B. Fat and oil. C.
Mineral salts. D. Protein. E. Vitamins
53.
Which of the following is an injury to the
joint? A. Fracture. B. Pull. C. Shock. D. Sprain. E. Strain
54.
Which of the following is a recommended sport
wear? A. Gown. B. Jeans trouser. C. Shirt. D. Suit. E. Tracksuit
55.
A temporary shortage of blood supply to the
brain leads to ___ A. Cramp. B. Fainting. C. Fracture. D. Shock. E. Strain
56.
The ability of a group of muscle to contract for
a period of time without fatigue describes. A. Cardio-vascular endurance. B.
Co-ordination. C. Muscular endurance. D. Muscular strength. E. Power
57.
The natural means of stopping bleeding is. A.
Applying iodine solution. B. Direct pressure. C. Elevation of injured part. D.
Indirect pressure. E. Use of a tourniquet
58.
The Egyptian gymnastic activities were perform
in honor of their_____ A. gods. B. Heroes. C. Leaders. D. President. E.
Wrestlers
59.
The following are branches in physical and
health education except. A. Exercise physiology. B. Safety education. C. Sport
science. D. Sports marketing. E. Surgery and medicine
60.
Which of the following pioneers is known as
father of physical Education in Nigeria? A. Eze Achiugo. B. Funso Adeolu. C. H.
J. Ekperigin. D. Isaac Akioye. E. J. A. Asedeji
61.
Gymnastic originated from A. England B. Germany
C. Greece D. Japan E. U.S.A
62.
Which of the following is a profession in
physical and health education? A.
exercise therapist B. geologist C. medical doctor D. nursing
E. zoologist
63.
When was gymnastic association of Nigeria
formed? A. 1970 B. 1975
C. 1976 D. 1980 E. 1994
64.
The mineral resources that keeps the bones and
teeth strong is A. calcium B.
iodine C. iron D. phosphorus
E. potassium
65.
The act of paying for an action you have taking
is referred to as A. assault in sports
B. legal liability C. sports
fault D. sport psychology Compound fowl
66.
The dolphin stroke in swimming is also known
as A. back stroke B. breast stroke C. butterfly stroke D. free style E. front crawl
67.
Which of the following is a skill in table
tennis? A. digging B. lobbing C. serving
D. spiking E. volleying
68.
The feeling of being good and confident
defines A. child abuse B. child trafficking C. religion tolerance D. self-esteem E. sportsmanship
69.
How many minutes are given as extra time in a
football match? A. 10 B. 15
C. 20 D. 25 E. 30
70.
Who among the following athletic officials has
the right to disqualify a competitor for misconduct? A. game master B. recorder
C. referee D. track judge E. umpire
71.
Movement made to imitate animals and occupation
is A. creative rhythms B. folk
dance C. forward march D. locomotors
E. social dance
72.
An injury that result from overstretching the
muscles fibre is known as A. bruise B. cramp
C. dislocation D. fracture E. strain
73.
Which of the following motor skill is required
in handling objects? A. catching B.
galloping C. hopping D. kicking
E. skipping
74.
An item in a first aid box used to remove
foreign object is A. bandage B.
forcep C. hydrogen peroxide D. plaster
E. razor blade
75.
The ability of a group of muscles to contract
for a period of time without fatigue best describes A. cardio-vascular endurance B. co-ordination C. muscular endurance D. muscular strength E. muscular power
76.
Which of the following is not a principle of
first aid? A. allow the victim to see blood
B. be calm in dealing with situation C. determine the extent of
damage D. give the urgently needed help
first E. never give fluid to the victim
77.
Which of the following is an outdoor
recreational activity? A. ayo B. camping
C. chess D. ludo E. scrabble
78.
Physical activities performed with music are
called A. acrobatic B. gymnastic
C. martial arts D. recreation E. rhythmic
79.
What is the emotional effect of child abuse? A.
delinquency B. low self-esteem c. physical disabilities D. suicide attempt E. teen pregnancy
80.
What is the side effect of female genital
mutilation? A. loss of beauty B. loss of human dignity C. loss of weight D. sexual promiscuity E. venereal disease
81.
To make a
correct service in badminton, the server must
A. ensure that the head of the racket is above the shoulder B. have one foot statuary on the ground until
the service is delivered C. hit the
shuttle cock directly over the net into the service court diagonally
opposite D. stay outside the court while
serving E. toss the shuttle cock
overhead before hitting it over the net
82.
Gymnastics can be defined as the activities used
in A. developing the mind only B. educating the mind only C. enjoying leisure D. keeping the body fit E. strengthening the body alone
83.
At the start of a tennis game, the server serves
the ball into the _____ court A.
back B. double C. left service D. right
E. side of the
84.
In basketball game, an illegal movement of the
player in possession of the ball is A.
blocking B. dribbling C. passing
D. pivoting E. travelling
Use the diagram below to answer questions
55 and 56
85.
The equipment above is used for playing the game
of A. basketball B. football
C. handball D. hockey E. tennis
86.
The area labeled III is the
a. edge B. face C. grip
D. handle E. throat
87.
What positions do the forward players occupy in
a volleyball game? A. 1,2 and 3 B. 2,3 and 4
C. 3,4 and 5 D. 4,5 and 6 E. 5,6 and 1
88.
The person who takes the part in events like
sprint, races. High jump and long jump is a/an
A. athlete B. gymnast C. jumper
D. sprinter E. swimmer
89.
A physical education teacher in Athens is
referred to as a A. coach B.
gymnast C. hero D. paidotribe
E. philosopher
90.
An official who assists an athlete in the
mastery of skills in gymnastics is a A. coach
B. fan C. referee D. spotter
E. supporter
91.
Which of the following bodies promotes sports in
Nigeria? A. national agency for drug and
administration and control. B. national
law enforcement agency c. national
union for transport workers D. Nigeria
association for physical and health education recreation sports and dance E. united nation international children
emergency fund
92.
Which of the following group of items can be
found in a first aid box? A. antibiotic
capsule, water and cotton wool b.
bandage, Elastoplast and plate C.
bandage, razor blade and lim (d) iodine,
lint and antibiotic (e) razor blade,
iodine and coffee
93.
Contamination of water and air in our
environment is referred to as A.
decomposition B. infection C. pollution
D. sewage E. ventilation
94.
A student from age 11 to 16 years requires at
least ____ hours of sleep per day A.
5 B. 7
C. 10 D. 16 E. 18
95.
Elongated start is mostly used by _____
athletes. A. fat B. huge
C. short D. tall E. thin
96.
Which of the following officials tosses to start
the game of table tennis? A.
recorder B. referee C. scorekeeper D. table manager E. umpire
97.
The pollutant release by automobile is A. carbon dioxide B. carbon monoxide C. hydrogen
D. nitrogen E. oxygen
98.
Which of the following is an outdoor
recreational activity? A. football B. painting
C. snooker D. squash E. table tennis
99.
Which of the following is not related to a
soccer game? A. dribbling B. heading
C. jump ball D. off-side E. throw-in
100.
The postural defect which causes lateral
curvature of the spine is called A. flat
foot B. kyphosis C. lordosis
D. rigid spine E. scoliosis
101.
What is “love” in tennis game? A. a prolong
exchange of stroke B. a service that
eludes the receiver C. a stroke used to
return a lob D. even score at 3 points
all E. when there is no score
102.
Which of the following terminologies is used in
table tennis? A. hand over B. kick C. recovery
D. smash E. swing-up
103.
The headquarter of FIFA is located in A.
Brazil B. England C. France
D. Germany E. Switzerland
104.
Speed in physical fitness is measured by A. cartwheel
B. handspring C. sprint race D. treadmill
E. vault
105.
Which of the following is a sports injury? A. cold
B. fracture C. goiter D. measles
E. sneezing
106.
Initial hold is a skill in A. discuss
B. javelin C. hammer D. shot put
E. wrestling
107.
The aim of a first aid treatment is to A. administer drugs B. apply analgesics C. learn to use first aid kits D. practice being a doctor E. save life
108.
In a game of table tennis, when the two sides
have 10 points each, it is called A.
chop B. deuce C. lob
D. smash E. spin
109.
Which of the following activities cannot be
performed in water? A. canoeing B.
diving C. dribbling D. sailing
E. swimming
110.
Which of the following exercises helps to
develop balance? A. beam walk B.
backward roll C. forward roll D. hurdles
E. marathon
111.
Side out in volley ball refers to A. award of two more services B. earning of point C. loss of point D. loss of service E. repeat of service
112.
Which of the following items is used for personal
cleanliness? A. broom B. cream
C. jewelry D. perfume E. soap
113.
Which of the following is a performance related
component of physical fitness? A. balance
B. body composition C.
flexibility D. muscular endurance E. muscular strength
114.
Scoop is a term used in the game of A.
basketball B. football
C. handball D. hockey E. volleyball
115.
How many players play doubles in a tennis game?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4
D. 5 E. 6
116.
Which of the following is a skin disease? A.
cough B. eczema C. malaria
D. obesity E. ricket
117.
An outdoor recreational activity which involves
trekking a long distance is referred to as
A. adventure trips B.
camping C. canoeing D. hiking
E. mountaineering
118.
The administration of any chemical substance in
a manner which deviates from the approved medical pattern best defines drug A.
abuse B. addiction c. dependence D. tolerance
E. use
119.
Rice, beans and orange supply the body with A. carbohydrates, protein and vitamin B. carbohydrate, fats and minerals C. minerals, fats and protein D. protein, fats and vitamin E. protein, minerals and fats
120.
The inability of a person to see far object is
referred to as A. astigmatism B. cataract
C. glaucoma D. hypermatopia E. myopia
