PHE Exam Questions for JSS1 First Term with Answers

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Introduction to Physical and Health Education as a School Subject

Physical and Health Education is a school subject that focuses on developing students’ physical fitness, sports skills, and knowledge about healthy living. It combines practical activities such as exercise, games, and sports with classroom lessons on topics like nutrition, personal hygiene, first aid, and disease prevention. The aim is to promote lifelong habits of physical activity, teach teamwork and fair play, and encourage students to make choices that improve their overall well-being.

The subject is offered by students in Primary school and Secondary School as PHE.

PHE Exam Questions for JSS1 First Term

PHE Exam Questions for JSS1 First Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS1 PHE First Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 1st term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. An aspect of education that deals with the total development of an individuals is___________.
A. Physical fitness
B. Physical education
C. Health practice
D. Health education

2. Which of the following event is NOT associated with measuring tapes?
A. High jump
B. Long jump
C. Discus throw
D. Shot-put throw

3. Engagement in recreational activities must be enjoyable, satisfactory and ___________.
A. Rewarding       B. Voluntarily
C. Skillful              D. Talented

4. A vertical jumping event where the jumper is expected to use a long pole for jumping is called
A. Pole vault
B. High jump
C. High vault
D. Triple jump

5. Which of these is NOT an area of physical education
A. Safety education
B. Environmental Science
C. Aquatic sports
D. Gymnastics

6. During physical activities, the body utilizes oxygen for
A. Respiration      B. Flexibility
C. Endurance        D. Co-ordination

7. The activities which we perform during leisure time are said to be ___________
A. Recreational       B. Recessional
C. Educational        D. Stressful

8. Stadium is a good example of ___________ in physical education
A. Facility
B. Sporting material
C. Equipment
D. Event area

9. The ability of one to carryout his/her daily tasks without undue tiredness is called physical ___________
A. Fitness         B. Activity
C. Exercise        D. Education

10. How many lanes has a standard track
A. 6 – 8 lanes
B. 5 lanes
C. 10 – 12 lanes
D. 4 -6 lanes

11. Which of the following is an indoor recreational activities
A. Cycling         B. Hiking
C. Camping      D. Ludo

12. Somersault and tumbling are types of ___________.
A. Athletics      B. Gymnastics
C. Dance          D. Swimming

13. The ability of the body to make a quick and controlled movement in a precise direction is ___________
A. Balance        B. Flexibility
C. Power           D. Agility

14. Olympic game started in ___________
A. 77AC         B. 706BC
C. 776BC       D. 1800

15. Physical activities is meant for the ___________
A. Elderly
B. Youths
C. All ages
D. None of the above

16. One of these is odd
A. 200m        B. Marathon
C. 400m        D. Relay race

17. Importance of physical education is
A. It hinders knowledge
B. It reduces skill acquisition
C. It enhances skill acquisition
D. It promotes indiscipline

18. The Olympic games take place every ___________ years.
A. 6         B. 5
C. 4         D. 2

19. The Western medicine was introduced to Nigeria in ___________
A. 1820       B. 1950
C. 1860       D. 1885

20. All these are field event except
A. Discuss       B. High jump
C. Hurdle        D. Javelin

21. Among these, which game uses the stop board
A. Pole vault
B. Discuss
C. Shot put
D. Track event

22. The levels of learning in education are these except
A. Cognitive       B. Psychomotor
C. Physiology     D. Affective

23. The first Nigeria to be trained as a physical education specialist is
A. Isaac Johnson
B. Walter Clopton
C. James Harding
D. Isaac Akioye

24. The run-way in pole vault is
A. 40m – 50m
B. 45cm – 50cm
C. 40m – 45m
D. 40cm – 45cm

25. Health education means ___________
A. Prevention of diseases
B. Various physical activities
C. Teaching or health living
D. Eating for development

26. The ability of the joint to move during physical activities is referred to as
A. Muscular endurance
B. Stamina
C. Accuracy
D. Flexibility

27. The weight of shot put for men’s competition is ___________
A. 7kg
B. 1.5kg
C. 4 – 4.5kg
D. 2kg

28. Modern physical education was established by ___________ at ___________ in Nigeria.
A. CCM at Lagos
B. ACMS at Ibadan
C. CMS at Ikeja
D. SMAC at Ibadan

29. To the Greeks, physical education is for training the ___________
A. Soul
B. Spirit
C. Body and mind
D. Youth

30. The vaulting pole is made of
A. Carbon fiber
B. Metal
C. Wood
D. Aluminum

31. A person who mixes freely with others is said to be ____________
A. emotion       B. social
C. physical        D. mental

32.  The most important objective of physical education is ____________
A. To make the body weak
B. To destroy the body cell
C. To discourage sport men and women
D. None of the above

33. A well-adjusted person is able to control his ____________in most situations.
A. emotion       B. activity
C. maturity       D. social

34. Which of the following is not a branch of physical education ___________
A. gymnastics
B. aquatics
C. recreation
D. all of the above

35. One of the following are objective of physical education
A. To digress from sport
B. To attract many people during sport to cause trouble
C. To promote unity among students
D. To cause hooliganism during sport to cause trouble

36. The following are pioneer of physical education in Nigeria except ________________
A. Sunday Oliseh
B. T.A Adedeji
C. H.J Ekperijin
D. Funsho Adelolu

37. The ability to perform ones work without undue fatigue and still have enough energy for social life is ______________
A. emotional fitness
B. physical fitness
C. abundant energy
D. social fitness

38. The following components of physical fitness except _______________
A. longevity
B. flexibility
C. agility
D. muscular strength

39. Which of the following best describes physical fitness
A. run very fast
B. perform work
C. stand life problems
D. lift heavy load

40. Which of these is not a component of physical fitness
A. height          B. strength
C. flexibility      D. agility

41. The ability to perform any activities well is referred to as _________
A. fitness       B. handicappers
C. stamina     D. accuracy

42. Which of these is not among the common method of sewage disposal_____________
A. water system
B. open dump
C. latrine
D. sewage system

43. Which among these is not a method of refuse disposal ___________
A. incineration
B. pit hole latrine
C. open dump
D. sanitary land fills

44. Sewage primarily means _____________
A. solid waste
B. soluble waste
C. liquid waste
D. none of the above

45. Water for drinking purpose must have the following except _________
A. clean        B. odourless
C. dirty         D. tasteless

46. Water may be hard or ________
A. hard       B. soft
C. light       D. heavy

47. One of the sources of surface water is known as _________
A. tap water
B. lake, pond and streams
C. river water
D. all of the above

48. The following exercises improve the muscular strength endurance except _________
A. climbing       B. leg press
C. eating           D. squatting

49. The ability of the heart and lungs to function efficiently and supply needed oxygen and nutrients according to the demand of the working muscles is _____________
A. flexibility endurance
B. cardio-respiratory endurance
C. muscular endurance
D. balance

50. W.H.O is an acronym for ____________
A. world house organization
B. world health organization
C. world honour overview
D. world Hindu organ

51. A state of well-being of the mind in which an individual is aware of himself and his environment is ___________ A. physical health
B. social health
C. mental health
D. freedom health

52. The process by which physical, physiological and mental characteristics are transmitted from parents to children is called ____________
A. gene            B. heredity
C. hormone     D. morphology

53. Recreational activities are for __________
A. all ages
B. persons between 7-25 years
C. sick persons and students
D. students only

54. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being is called ___________
A. heal           B. disease
C. health        D. sickness

55. Freedom from diseases, ability to endure, strength and agility are visible signs of ______
A. physical fitness
B. physical alertness
C. physical superiority
D. physical sensibility

56. The following are ways that bad lifestyle affects our health except_________
A. body abuse
B. malnutrition
C. unsafe sex
D. discipline

57. These are methods of disposing sewage except __________
A. water system
B. open dump
C. latrine
D. paper system

58. Refuse are the unwanted _____________
A. liquid waste
B. solid waste
C. water water
D. sludgy waste

59. ___________ means illness or disorderliness of the body and mind
A. physical education
B. health
C. disease
D. physical fitness

60. ___________ is the ability to move easily at the joint.
A. Agility
B. Flexibility
C. Speed
D. Muscular strength

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all five (5) questions in this section.

1a. Define the following:
i. Physical
ii. Education
iii. Physical Education
b. Mention four objectives of physical education.

2a. Define the following:
i.  Fitness
ii. Physical Fitness
b. Mention the components of physical fitness.
c. List four branches of physical education.

3a. Define the following:
i. Refuse disposal
i. Sewage disposal
b. Itemize any three methods of sewage disposal.
c. Mention three methods of refuse disposal.

4a. List three of sources of water supply.
b. Mention four qualities of good water.
c. State three treatments of water before supply.

5a. Define the following:
i. Health
ii. Health Education
5b. Mention four branches of health education.
5c. State two important of health education.

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Answers to PHE Exam Questions for JSS1 First Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of PHE exam questions for JSS1 First term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of PHE Exam Questions for JSS1 First term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

1a. Define the following:

i. Physical: This refers to anything that has to do with the body and its movements or activities.

ii. Education: The process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes through teaching and learning.

iii. Physical Education: A part of education that deals with the development of the body through physical activities, games, and sports for overall fitness and well-being.

1b. Mention four objectives of physical education.

• To promote physical fitness and health.
• Tõ develop skills in various games and sports.
• To encourage teamwork and cooperation.
• To promote mental alertness and emotional stability.

2a. Define the following:

i. Fitness: The state of being in good shape and able to perform daily tasks without undue fatigue.

ii. Physical Fitness: The ability of the body to carry out daily activities efficiently without feeling too tired and still have energy for leisure activities.

2b. Mention the components of physical fitness.

• Strength
• Flexibility
• Agility
• Endurance
• Balance

2c. List four branches of physical education.

• Games and Sports
• Gymnastics
• Aquatics
• Recreation

3a. Define the following:

i. Refuse Disposal: The proper collection, transportation, and getting rid of solid waste materials.

ii. Sewage Disposal: The safe removal and treatment of liquid waste from homes, schools, and industries.

3b. Itemize any three methods of sewage disposal.

• Water system
• Latrine
• Septic tank

3c. Mention three methods of refuse disposal.

• Incineration
• Open dumping
• Sanitary landfill

4a. List three sources of water supply.

• Rainwater
• Rivers and streams
• Boreholes and wells

4b. Mention four qualities of good water.

• Clean and clear
• Odourless
• Tasteless
• Free from germs and harmful chemicals

4c. State three treatments of water before supply.

• Boiling
• Filtration
• Chlorination

5a. Define the following:

i. Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

ii. Health Education: The process of teaching people about healthy living, prevention of diseases, and maintenance of good health.

5b. Mention four branches of health education.

• Personal health
• Environmental health
• School health
• Community health

5c. State two importance of health education.

• It helps people to know how to prevent diseases.
• It promotes healthy living and long life.

How to Pass PHE Exam Questions for JSS1 First Term

Passing your PHE exam questions for JSS1 First term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Pay Attention in Class: Listen carefully when your teacher explains concepts like physical fitness, health education, water supply, refuse disposal, and basic sports rules. Take down important notes for later revision.

2. Study Your Textbook and Class Notes: Go through each topic covered in the term, such as branches of physical education, components of fitness, and qualities of good water. Read and understand definitions because many PHE questions are direct.

3. Practice Past Questions: Work on past exam and test questions to understand the common patterns. This will also help you remember key facts and definitions.

4. Learn with Diagrams: Some PHE topics involve diagrams such as track events, facilities, and equipment. Draw and label them correctly during your study to avoid losing marks.

5. Prepare for the Practical: Take the practical sessions seriously. Learn the correct techniques for activities like high jump, shot put, and gymnastics because they can also be tested.

6. Revise Regularly: Do not wait until the night before the exam. Revise your notes a little every day to keep the information fresh in your mind.

In summary, be attentive in class, read and understand your notes, practice regularly, and take both the theory and practical seriously. With discipline and consistent effort, you will pass your PHE exam with excellent grades.

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