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.

61.

The following are the examples of sports except

A.

canoeing

B.

racing

C.

Camping

D.

marketing

Correct answer is D

marketing, the sum of activities involved in directing the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers

62.

What do you call a person who performs gymnastics ?

A.

performer

B.

gymnastics athlete

C.

entertainer

D.

gymnast

Correct answer is D

A person who performs gymnastics is called a gymnast. This term is universally accepted and used to refer to individuals who participate in this sport

63.

Which of the following is a track event ?

A.

Triple jump

B.

Pole vault

C.

100m race

D.

High jump

Correct answer is C

Track event
- long distance races (5km, 10km, half marathon, full marathon)
- Middle distance races (800m, 1500m, 1600m, 2000m, 3000m)
- Short distance sprints (100m, 200m, 400m)
- Relay races (4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, 4x800m)
- Steeplechase races (3000m)
- Hurdle races (100m, 110m, 400m)

64.

Which of the following is an indoor recreational activity?

A.

swimming

B.

hiking

C.

jogging

D.

playing chess

Correct answer is D

Indoor recreational activities are activities performed inside a house, hall or generally under a roof.
Examples
- singing
- playing ludo
- playing chess
- dancing
-reading etc

65.

The following are the injuries that can be sustained at sport except ____

A.

sprain

B.

bruises

C.

strain

D.

stomach ache

Correct answer is D

In the context of sports, injuries typically refer to physical harm or damage that happens to the body. This can include sprains, strains, and bruises. A stomach ache, while it can be uncomfortable, is not typically classified as a sports injury unless it is caused by a direct blow or trauma during the sport. Therefore, the correct answer is 'stomach ache

66.

The condition of the body physically, mentally and otherwise not only the absence of disease or an infirmity is

A.

physical education

B.

health behavior

C.

health education

D.

social studies

Correct answer is C

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

67.

The amount of force you can put out is dependent on your

A.

muscular strength

B.

stamina

C.

agility

D.

muscular endurance

Correct answer is A

The amount of force one can exert is directly related to their muscular strength. Muscular strength is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force against resistance. The stronger the muscle, the more force it can exert

68.

What year was the first modern olympic game held ?

A.

1976

B.

1896

C.

1986

D.

1856

Correct answer is B

Athens 1896 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Athens that took place April 6–15, 1896. The Athens Games were the first occurrence of the modern Olympic Games

69.

A sport where participants should have no means of contact is called ?

A.

outdoor games

B.

indoor games

C.

non-contact games

D.

contact games

Correct answer is C

A sport where participants should have no means of contact is called non-contact games. These are games where players are not allowed to make physical contact with each other. Examples include tennis, volleyball, and badminton. The aim is to minimize the risk of injury

70.

Which of the following helps human sperm with locomotion?

A.

flagellum

B.

nucleus

C.

Cilia

D.

basal

Correct answer is A

The flagellum helps human sperm with locomotion. It is a whip-like structure that allows cells to move. A flagellum is a long, hair-like structure that rotates to make the cell move. Cilia are short, hair-like structures that move in a wave-like manner, while the nucleus is the control center of the cell, and basal is the base part of a structure