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.

51.

Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness.

A.

muscular endurance

B.

fat

C.

flexibility

D.

cardiovascular endurance

Correct answer is B

Component of physical fitness.
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Muscular Strength
- Flexibility
- Body Composition
- Muscular Endurance

52.

Which of the following control breathing rate in humans?

A.

medulla oblongata

B.

hypothalamus

C.

Cerebellum

D.

thalamus

Correct answer is A

The breathing rate in humans is controlled by medulla oblongata. It is an important part of the brain

53.

Which of the following is an example of sprint race ?

A.

marathon

B.

1500m

C.

400m

D.

100m

Correct answer is D

100m is an example of a sprint race. Sprint races are short distance races in athletics and running. They involve running as fast as possible over a short distance. The other options like marathon and 1,500m are long distance races, and 400m is considered a middle distance race

54.

Which of the following games is a traditional game in Nigeria before colonization ?

A.

badmiton

B.

chess

C.

soccer

D.

ayo game

Correct answer is D

Ayo game is a traditional game in Nigeria before colonization. It is a popular game among the Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa tribes. The other options like soccer, badminton, and chess are not traditional Nigerian games

55.

The sport injury that results in the break of bone is called ?

A.

sprain

B.

fracture

C.

strain

D.

bruise

Correct answer is B

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture.

56.

Which of the following is not an official in a gymnastic game ?

A.

Referee

B.

lines men

C.

Judges

D.

Time keepers

Correct answer is B

In a gymnastic game, there are officials such as the referee, judges, and timekeepers. However, there are no linesmen in gymnastics. Linesmen are typically found in sports like football where they help the referee decide on matters occurring near the touchline

57.

Which of the following is an indoor game ?

A.

sprinting

B.

chess

C.

soccer

D.

swimming

Correct answer is B

Indoor games are a variety of structured games or competitive physical exercises, typically carried out either at home, in a well-shettered building, or in a specially constructed sport venue such as a gym, arena etc

58.

The sideways curvature of the spine is called ?

A.

Flatback

B.

Swayback

C.

Kyphosis

D.

Scoliosis

Correct answer is D

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. Scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy

59.

Which of the following is the international governing body responsible for soccer ?

A.

FIFA

B.

FIBA

C.

UEFA

D.

BWF

Correct answer is A

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the international governing body for soccer. It is responsible for the organization and governance of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup

60.

The type of exchange in a relay race, in which the receiver's hand is behind them at the waist height with the palm facing down is called ?

A.

the visual Exchange

B.

the Downsweep

C.

the Push

D.

the Upsweep

Correct answer is D

The upsweep, in loads of ways, is a type of blind pass. An outgoing runner's hand is held behind them at waist height with the palm facing down.