Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.
Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness.
muscular endurance
fat
flexibility
cardiovascular endurance
Correct answer is B
Component of physical fitness.
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Muscular Strength
- Flexibility
- Body Composition
- Muscular Endurance
Which of the following control breathing rate in humans?
medulla oblongata
hypothalamus
Cerebellum
thalamus
Correct answer is A
The breathing rate in humans is controlled by medulla oblongata. It is an important part of the brain
Which of the following is an example of sprint race ?
marathon
1500m
400m
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
Which of the following games is a traditional game in Nigeria before colonization ?
badmiton
chess
soccer
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
The sport injury that results in the break of bone is called ?
sprain
fracture
strain
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.
Which of the following is not an official in a gymnastic game ?
Referee
lines men
Judges
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
Which of the following is an indoor game ?
sprinting
chess
soccer
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
The sideways curvature of the spine is called ?
Flatback
Swayback
Kyphosis
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
Which of the following is the international governing body responsible for soccer ?
FIFA
FIBA
UEFA
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
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