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.

41.

Which of the following factors does not affect posture ?

A.

complexion

B.

Heredity

C.

Habit

D.

Age

Correct answer is A

Posture is affected by factors such as age, habit, and heredity. Complexion, which refers to the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, does not affect posture

42.

Which of the following is an example of non-contact games

A.

boxing

B.

wrestling

C.

swimming

D.

taewondo

Correct answer is C

Examples of non-contact games are swimming, darts, gymnastics, snooker, chess, badminton and sprinting

43.

Who is regarded as the father of physical eduction in Nigeria ?

A.

Eze Achiugo

B.

J.A Adedeji

C.

M. T Adiuku

D.

Harding James Ekperigin

Correct answer is D

Harding James Ekperigin is widely recognized as the father of physical education in Nigeria. He made significant contributions to the development and promotion of physical education in the country

44.

Which of the following is a field event ?

A.

Javelin throw

B.

Hurdles race

C.

100m race

D.

relay race

Correct answer is A

Field events
- Long jump
- High jump
- Triple jump
- Pole vault
- Shot put (throw)
- Discus (throw)
- Hammer throw
- Javelin throw

45.

Food serves the following purpose except ____

A.

provide energy

B.

enhance growth

C.

increase hunger.

D.

eliminate hunger

Correct answer is C

Food serves to eliminate hunger, provide energy, and enhance growth. However, it does not increase hunger. Instead, it satisfies hunger

46.

Which of the following is not an objective of physical Eduaction ?

A.

To develop physical fitness

B.

To develop habit of sportsmanship

C.

To be able to bully people

D.

To develop emotional stability

Correct answer is C

Objectives of Physical Education
- To develop physical fitness
- To develop habit of sportsmanship
- To develop emotional stability
- To develop skills
- To create room for leisure time

47.

How many trials are allowed in shot put?

A.

3

B.

4

C.

5

D.

2

Correct answer is A

Only 3 trials are allowed in shot put

48.

Which of the following is not a skill and technique in boxing

A.

dodging

B.

ducking

C.

kicking

D.

jabbing

Correct answer is C

Skills and techniques in boxing
- ducking
- jabbing
- blocking
- uppercut
- guarding
- undercut
- foot work

49.

The assistant referees in a soccer game are also called ?

A.

linesmen

B.

timekeeper

C.

match commissioner

D.

flag holder

Correct answer is A

In soccer, an assistant referee (also known as a linesman or lineswoman) is an official empowered with assisting the referee in enforcing the Laws of the Game during a match

50.

Hockey pitch, nets and flag posts are facilities used in ?

A.

boxing

B.

swimming

C.

hockey game

D.

wrestling

Correct answer is C

Hockey pitch, nets, and flag posts are facilities used in a hockey game. A hockey pitch is the field where the game is played, the nets are used as goals, and the flag posts are used to mark the corners of the pitch. These facilities are not typically used in swimming, boxing, or wrestling