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.

81.

The start, pacing and finishing are the three ........ of sprinting

A.

Aces

B.

Cases

C.

Faces

D.

Phases

Correct answer is D

These are the three phases of sprinting

82.

How many times does an athlete run round a standard track in 800m event?

A.

Five

B.

Four

C.

One

D.

Two

Correct answer is D

The 800 metres is run over two laps of an outdoor (400-metre) track and has been an Olympic event since the first modern games in 1896.

83.

The two major divisions in gymnastics are

A.

Activities with and without apparatus

B.

Ring and flexibility

C.

Stunts and tumbling

D.

Strength and balance

Correct answer is A

The two major divisions include activities that require apparatus and does that do not require apparatus

84.

A good finishing in races is described as

A.

Jumping at the finishing line

B.

Looking back at other athletes

C.

Running through the finishing line

D.

Slowing down towards the finishing line

Correct answer is C

A good finishing in racing is achieved when the athlete runs through the finishing line

85.

The body charged with the organization of football game in Nigeria is called

A.

National Amateur Football Association

B.

National Sports Commission

C.

Nigerian Football Federation

D.

Nigeria Soccer Association

Correct answer is C

This is the NFF, Nigerian Football Federation

86.

The game of football is played in two halves of ....... minutes each.

A.

30

B.

45

C.

55

D.

60

Correct answer is B

Football is played for 90 minutes. A football game is made up of two halves of which each half lasts for 45 minutes

87.

Which of the following recreational activities is best for an elderly person?

A.

Camping

B.

Cycling

C.

Running

D.

Walking

Correct answer is D

Walking is a recreational activity that is suitable for the elderly. It helps them to stretch their skeletal system and also helps blood circulation

88.

The following are aspects of leisure activities except

A.

Fishing

B.

Gardening

C.

Playing

D.

Wrestling

Correct answer is D

Wrestling is not an aspect of leisure activities. Leisure activities are usually less stressful and do not inflict injury, also, they are done voluntarily. They are activities that are carried out during free time

89.

Which of the following is a non-locomotor movement?

A.

Bending

B.

Crawling

C.

Jumping

D.

Running

Correct answer is A

Bending is a non locomotive movement as it does not involve the movement of the whole body from one place to another

90.

Which of the following is not a traditional dance?

A.

Atilogwu

B.

Egungun

C.

Eyo

D.

Reggae

Correct answer is D

Reggae dance is not a traditional dance