Physical Education Questions and Answers
Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.
Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.
The air we breathe in during physical activities is called
Ammonia
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Correct answer is B
The air we breathe in is oxygen. We breathe out carbon dioxide
The following are causes of postural defects except
Accident
Diseases
Emotion
Illness
Correct answer is D
Illness is not a cause of postural defects
Which of the following diseases does regular exercise correct?
Goiter
Kwashiokor
Obesity
Pellagra
Correct answer is C
Regular exercise helps to correct Obesity. Obesity is the build of excessive fat in the body. Regular exercise helps to burn down this excess fat
The physical fitness component that is necessary for a high jumper is
agility
balance
endurance
flexibility
Correct answer is D
The stronger and more flexible a high jumper muscles are in the legs, hips, shoulders and arms, the better their jumps will be.
The world cup is usually organized by which of the following bodies?
Confederation of African Football
European Union Football Association
Federation of International Football Association
Nigeria Football Association
Correct answer is C
The governing body which sees to the organization of world cup is the FIFA, Federation of International Football Association
Desirable health practices include the following except
Adequate diet
Freedom from drugs
Immunization
Self-medication
Correct answer is D
Self medication is not a desirable health practice rather it is a dangerous health practice as it involves the use of drugs without the prescription of a physician
A relay team consists of ........ athletes
4
6
8
10
Correct answer is A
At the Olympics and other World Athletics-sanctioned tournaments, a relay race is an event where a team of four athletes run equal predetermined distances in a sprint race, each passing a rod-like object called the 'baton' to the next person to continue the race. The last runner in a relay is called the 'anchor
Which of the following is not a manipulative movement?
Catching
Heading
Laughing
Striking
Correct answer is A
Catching is a manipulative movement. Manipulative movement is a movement skill that requires an ability to handle an object or piece of equipment with control
The objectives of physical education include the following except ........... development
Emotional
Mental
Motor skills
Philosophical
Correct answer is D
It does not include philosophical development
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