Examination on Physical & Health Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is an education process that uses physical activity to help individuals acquire skills, fitness, knowledge, and attitudes. (a) Health Education (b) Physical Education (c) Social Studies (d) Civic Education
2. The main purpose of Physical Education is to develop an individual’s ________. (a) academic skills (b) physical abilities (c) artistic talents (d) financial literacy
3. An example of a component of physical fitness is ________. (a) intelligence (b) strength (c) wealth (d) happiness
4. Which of the following best describes the scope of Physical Education? (a) Limited to classroom learning (b) Encompasses physical, mental, social, and emotional development (c) Focuses only on competitive sports (d) Strictly about health practices
5. All of these are characteristics of a physically fit person except ________. (a) good posture (b) quick recovery after exertion (c) frequent illness (d) high energy levels
6. Which is NOT a determinant of health? (a) Heredity (b) Environment (c) Technology (d) Lifestyle
7. The main reason for cooling down after exercise is ________. (a) to increase heart rate rapidly (b) to prevent muscle soreness and injury (c) to make you tired (d) to show off
8. The correct step in treating water by boiling involves heating it to a rolling boil for at least ________. (a) 1 minute (b) 5 minutes (c) 10 minutes (d) 30 minutes
9. Which of these is not a method of refuse disposal? (a) Burning (b) Landfilling (c) Recycling (d) Drinking
10. Physical fitness refers to the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to engage in leisure pursuits and to meet ________. (a) social demands (b) financial demands (c) academic demands (d) unforeseen emergencies
11. The difference between Physical Education and Health Education is that Physical Education focuses on physical activity while Health Education focuses on ________. (a) mental games (b) overall well-being and healthy living (c) academic achievement (d) artistic expression
12. A major characteristic of a healthy community is ________. (a) dirty environment (b) proper waste disposal system (c) polluted water sources (d) high crime rate
13. What is the importance of regular exercise for physical fitness? (a) It makes you lazy (b) It improves cardiovascular health (c) It weakens muscles (d) It increases stress
14. Which of the following is an example of an aerobic exercise? (a) Weightlifting (b) Sprinting (c) Jogging (d) High jump
15. ________ is the process of removing impurities from water to make it safe for consumption. (a) Water pollution (b) Water treatment (c) Water harvesting (d) Water erosion
16. The improper disposal of sewage can lead to the spread of ________. (a) wealth (b) diseases (c) happiness (d) education
17. One safety precaution to observe during physical exercise is ________. (a) exercising on a full stomach (b) wearing uncomfortable clothes (c) staying hydrated (d) ignoring pain
18. Heredity, environment, lifestyle, and healthcare services are all considered ________ of health. (a) components (b) determinants (c) consequences (d) symptoms
19. Which of these is a benefit of good personal hygiene? (a) Attracting pests (b) Preventing illnesses (c) Causing body odor (d) Spreading germs
20. The ability of the body to perform continuous work without tiring easily is known as muscular ________. (a) strength (b) power (c) endurance (d) flexibility
21. ________ involves the systematic collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste materials. (a) Water supply (b) Refuse management (c) Air pollution (d) Food storage
22. Which of the following is a primary source of water for domestic use? (a) Ocean (b) Rain (c) Swamp (d) Industrial waste
23. All of these are physical benefits of Physical Education except ________. (a) improved coordination (b) increased muscular strength (c) enhanced academic performance (d) better cardiovascular health
24. Which is NOT a component of a balanced exercise program? (a) Warm-up (b) Main activity (c) Cool-down (d) Eating junk food
25. The process of adding chlorine to water to kill harmful microorganisms is called ________. (a) boiling (b) filtration (c) chlorination (d) sedimentation
26. Failure to dispose of refuse properly can lead to ________. (a) a clean environment (b) an increase in pests and diseases (c) better air quality (d) more public awareness
27. ________ is the body’s ability to change direction quickly and accurately. (a) Speed (b) Agility (c) Balance (d) Power
28. Which of these practices contributes to personal health? (a) Eating unhealthy snacks (b) Irregular sleep patterns (c) Regular bathing (d) Skipping meals
29. The purpose of Physical Education includes developing ________ skills in individuals. (a) computational (b) social and motor (c) linguistic (d) artistic
30. The scope of Physical Education covers activities like ________. (a) reading and writing (b) sports, games, and gymnastics (c) painting and drawing (d) cooking and baking
31. Which of the following is a common method for treating sewage? (a) Direct discharge into rivers (b) Septic tanks and treatment plants (c) Open dumping (d) Burning in open fields
32. All of these are safety precautions during exercise except ________. (a) wearing appropriate footwear (b) exercising in extreme weather (c) listening to your body (d) stretching before and after
33. Which is NOT a characteristic of good refuse disposal? (a) Odorless (b) Environmentally friendly (c) Attracts flies (d) Safe for humans
34. The main reason for having good personal hygiene is ________. (a) to save money (b) to prevent illness and maintain health (c) to make friends (d) to learn new skills
35. The correct step in filtering water involves using materials like sand, gravel, and ________. (a) plastic (b) charcoal (c) metal (d) fabric
36. Which of these is not a physical characteristic of a physically fit person? (a) Strong muscles (b) Good cardiovascular function (c) High intelligence quotient (d) Flexible joints
37. ________ is the waste matter carried off in sewers. (a) Refuse (b) Sewage (c) Litter (d) Garbage
38. Which of the following is an example of a flexibility exercise? (a) Running (b) Push-ups (c) Stretching (d) Cycling
39. The importance of Physical Education for a student includes ________. (a) reducing stress (b) increasing screen time (c) promoting sedentary lifestyle (d) encouraging isolation
40. Maintaining a clean environment is a key aspect of ________ health. (a) personal (b) mental (c) community (d) individual

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1
(a) Define Physical Education. (2 marks)
(b) State three (3) purposes of Physical Education. (3 marks)
(c) List three (3) areas that the scope of Physical Education covers. (3 marks)
(d) Briefly explain one difference between Physical Education and Health Education. (2 marks)

Question 2
(a) List any two (2) components of physical fitness. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why physical fitness is important for JSS 1 students. (3 marks)
(c) State three (3) safety precautions that should be observed during exercise. (3 marks)
(d) Give two (2) characteristics of a physically fit person. (2 marks)

Question 3
(a) What are determinants of health? (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) major determinants of health. (3 marks)
(c) Identify three (3) methods of refuse disposal. (3 marks)
(d) State two (2) negative effects of improper refuse disposal on the community. (2 marks)

Question 4
(a) Give two (2) primary sources of water for domestic use. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why it is important to treat water before consumption. (3 marks)
(c) Describe any three (3) methods of water treatment at home. (3 marks)
(d) Differentiate between sewage and refuse. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Physical Education
Question 2 – ✅ (b) physical abilities
Question 3 – ✅ (b) strength
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Encompasses physical, mental, social, and emotional development
Question 5 – ✅ (c) frequent illness
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Technology
Question 7 – ✅ (b) to prevent muscle soreness and injury
Question 8 – ✅ (a) 1 minute
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Drinking
Question 10 – ✅ (d) unforeseen emergencies
Question 11 – ✅ (b) overall well-being and healthy living
Question 12 – ✅ (b) proper waste disposal system
Question 13 – ✅ (b) It improves cardiovascular health
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Jogging
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Water treatment
Question 16 – ✅ (b) diseases
Question 17 – ✅ (c) staying hydrated
Question 18 – ✅ (b) determinants
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Preventing illnesses
Question 20 – ✅ (c) endurance
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Refuse management
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Rain
Question 23 – ✅ (c) enhanced academic performance
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Eating junk food
Question 25 – ✅ (c) chlorination
Question 26 – ✅ (b) an increase in pests and diseases
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Agility
Question 28 – ✅ (c) Regular bathing
Question 29 – ✅ (b) social and motor
Question 30 – ✅ (b) sports, games, and gymnastics
Question 31 – ✅ (b) Septic tanks and treatment plants
Question 32 – ✅ (b) exercising in extreme weather
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Attracts flies
Question 34 – ✅ (b) to prevent illness and maintain health
Question 35 – ✅ (b) charcoal
Question 36 – ✅ (c) High intelligence quotient
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Sewage
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Stretching
Question 39 – ✅ (a) reducing stress
Question 40 – ✅ (c) community