Physical Education questions and answers

Physical Education Questions and Answers

Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.

31.

Which organ is not part of the alimentary canal?

A.

Jejunum

B.

stomach

C.

colon

D.

skin

Correct answer is D

The alimentary canal is referred to as the pathway by which food enters our body and moves out through the anus after digestion. The main organs of the alimentary canal includes mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. Skin is an excretory organ

32.

How many players make up a basketball team on the court at a time?

A.

6

B.

6

C.

12

D.

7

Correct answer is B

There are 5 players on a basketball team on the court at a time

33.

Saliva helps in the digestion of

A.

Starch

B.

Protein

C.

Fat

D.

Vitamins

Correct answer is A

Saliva does not digest protein, fat and fibres. Saliva is a watery substance produced in the mouth of some animals including humans. Saliva contains enzymes that breaks down starch

34.

To promote unity and solidarity among African nations, All Africa games was founded by the African Union (AU). What year were the first games held ?

A.

1965

B.

1985

C.

1955

D.

1975

Correct answer is A

The first All Africa games were held in 1965. The All-Africa Games is an important regional event which helps to promote unity and solidarity among African nations. It was founded by the African Union (AU)

35.

Which of the following is not a throw event ?

A.

javelin throw

B.

pole vault

C.

hammer throw

D.

shot put

Correct answer is B

Pole vault is not a throw event. It is a field event in athletics where a person uses a long, flexible pole (which today is usually made either of fiberglass or carbon fiber) as an aid to jump over a bar. Javelin throw, shot put, and hammer throw are all throw events

37.

One of these is a component of school health programme

A.

None of the above

B.

External services

C.

Health services

D.

Currable services

Correct answer is C

Health care service: Health care is the prevention, treatment and management of illness and prevention of mental and physical wellbeing through the service offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions

38.

Which of the following is not a swimming stroke ?

A.

downstroke

B.

crawl

C.

backstroke

D.

breast stroke

Correct answer is A

Downstroke is not a swimming stroke. The main types of swimming strokes are the crawl (or freestyle), backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. These strokes are the most common ones used in competitive swimming events

39.

The capacity to change direction effectively and quickly while maintaining body posture is called ?

A.

Power

B.

Stamina

C.

Agility

D.

strength

Correct answer is C

Agility is the capacity to change direction effectively and quickly while maintaining body posture. It is a key component in many sports that require quick changes in direction, such as football, basketball, and soccer. Power, stamina, and strength are all important aspects of fitness, but they do not specifically refer to the ability to change direction quickly while maintaining body posture

40.

Recreational activities are meant to be done during ___

A.

busy time

B.

leisure time

C.

bed time

D.

anytime

Correct answer is B

Recreation refers to all those activities that people choose to do to refresh their bodies and minds and make their leisure time more interesting and enjoyable. Examples of recreation activities are walking, swimming, meditation, reading, playing games and dancing.