New Curriculum First Term Physical and Health Education examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which explanation most accurately describes Health promotion? (a) Personal health concerns habits and conditions affecting an individual    (b) Healthy people commonly show energy, good hygiene and appropriate daily functioning    (c) Health involves physical, mental and social well-being    (d) Sewage and refuse require safe collection and disposal to protect health
2. In the context of Personal health, which statement is correct? (a) Health involves physical, mental and social well-being    (b) Personal health concerns habits and conditions affecting an individual    (c) Healthy people commonly show energy, good hygiene and appropriate daily functioning    (d) Sewage and refuse require safe collection and disposal to protect health
3. The concept of Healthy-person characteristics is best explained as ________. (a) Healthy people commonly show energy, good hygiene and appropriate daily functioning    (b) Personal health concerns habits and conditions affecting an individual    (c) Sewage and refuse require safe collection and disposal to protect health    (d) Health involves physical, mental and social well-being
4. An accurate description of School and community sanitation is ________. (a) A pathogen is an organism or agent that causes disease    (b) Healthy people commonly show energy, good hygiene and appropriate daily functioning    (c) Personal health concerns habits and conditions affecting an individual    (d) Sewage and refuse require safe collection and disposal to protect health
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Pathogens and disease? (a) Sewage and refuse require safe collection and disposal to protect health    (b) Disease prevention includes hygiene and limiting transmission of infection    (c) Posture refers to the way the body is held while sitting, standing or moving    (d) A pathogen is an organism or agent that causes disease
6. In the context of Disease prevention, which statement is correct? (a) A pathogen is an organism or agent that causes disease    (b) Posture refers to the way the body is held while sitting, standing or moving    (c) Disease prevention includes hygiene and limiting transmission of infection    (d) Sewage and refuse require safe collection and disposal to protect health
7. The concept of Posture and postural defects is best explained as ________. (a) Good posture keeps the body in balanced alignment and reduces unnecessary strain    (b) Posture refers to the way the body is held while sitting, standing or moving    (c) Disease prevention includes hygiene and limiting transmission of infection    (d) A pathogen is an organism or agent that causes disease
8. An accurate description of Correct posture is ________. (a) Good posture keeps the body in balanced alignment and reduces unnecessary strain    (b) Posture refers to the way the body is held while sitting, standing or moving    (c) Physical fitness is the ability to perform activities effectively without undue fatigue    (d) Disease prevention includes hygiene and limiting transmission of infection
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Physical fitness? (a) Physical fitness is the ability to perform activities effectively without undue fatigue    (b) Fitness components include strength, endurance, flexibility and speed    (c) Good posture keeps the body in balanced alignment and reduces unnecessary strain    (d) Posture refers to the way the body is held while sitting, standing or moving
10. In the context of Components of physical fitness, which statement is correct? (a) Physical fitness is the ability to perform activities effectively without undue fatigue    (b) Good posture keeps the body in balanced alignment and reduces unnecessary strain    (c) Posture refers to the way the body is held while sitting, standing or moving    (d) Fitness components include strength, endurance, flexibility and speed
11. A practical example relating to Health promotion is ________. (a) Keeping clean and getting adequate rest    (b) Maintaining clean clothing and regular personal washing    (c) Practising hygiene and regular activity to maintain good health    (d) Using suitable covered bins for school waste
12. During a practical lesson on Personal health, which observation is most relevant? (a) Practising hygiene and regular activity to maintain good health    (b) Keeping clean and getting adequate rest    (c) Maintaining clean clothing and regular personal washing    (d) Using suitable covered bins for school waste
13. Which of the following demonstrates Healthy-person characteristics correctly? (a) Keeping clean and getting adequate rest    (b) Maintaining clean clothing and regular personal washing    (c) Using suitable covered bins for school waste    (d) Practising hygiene and regular activity to maintain good health
14. Which situation best illustrates School and community sanitation? (a) Using suitable covered bins for school waste    (b) Recognising harmful bacteria as possible disease-causing agents    (c) Maintaining clean clothing and regular personal washing    (d) Keeping clean and getting adequate rest
15. A practical example relating to Pathogens and disease is ________. (a) Using suitable covered bins for school waste    (b) Washing hands with soap before eating    (c) Identifying rounded shoulders as a possible postural problem    (d) Recognising harmful bacteria as possible disease-causing agents
16. During a practical lesson on Disease prevention, which observation is most relevant? (a) Recognising harmful bacteria as possible disease-causing agents    (b) Identifying rounded shoulders as a possible postural problem    (c) Washing hands with soap before eating    (d) Using suitable covered bins for school waste
17. Which of the following demonstrates Posture and postural defects correctly? (a) Sitting with supported back and feet appropriately placed    (b) Washing hands with soap before eating    (c) Identifying rounded shoulders as a possible postural problem    (d) Recognising harmful bacteria as possible disease-causing agents
18. Which situation best illustrates Correct posture? (a) Identifying rounded shoulders as a possible postural problem    (b) Sitting with supported back and feet appropriately placed    (c) Completing ordinary active tasks with adequate endurance    (d) Washing hands with soap before eating
19. A practical example relating to Physical fitness is ________. (a) Completing ordinary active tasks with adequate endurance    (b) Using stretching exercises to develop flexibility    (c) Sitting with supported back and feet appropriately placed    (d) Identifying rounded shoulders as a possible postural problem
20. During a practical lesson on Components of physical fitness, which observation is most relevant? (a) Completing ordinary active tasks with adequate endurance    (b) Sitting with supported back and feet appropriately placed    (c) Identifying rounded shoulders as a possible postural problem    (d) Using stretching exercises to develop flexibility
21. A pupil working on Health promotion should first consider ________. (a) Identify sources of infection and practise prevention    (b) Use approved waste disposal methods and keep surroundings clean    (c) Follow suitable hygiene and vaccination advice where relevant    (d) Take preventive steps to support everyday wellness
22. The recommended procedure relating to Personal health is ________. (a) Follow suitable hygiene and vaccination advice where relevant    (b) Identify sources of infection and practise prevention    (c) Maintain a suitable balance of nutrition, rest and activity    (d) Maintain balanced body alignment when sitting and lifting
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Healthy-person characteristics? (a) Maintain balanced body alignment when sitting and lifting    (b) Practise personal cleanliness and safe habits    (c) Follow suitable hygiene and vaccination advice where relevant    (d) Adjust working position to avoid sustained strain
24. When carrying out School and community sanitation, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Use approved waste disposal methods and keep surroundings clean    (b) Adjust working position to avoid sustained strain    (c) Maintain balanced body alignment when sitting and lifting    (d) Take preventive steps to support everyday wellness
25. A pupil working on Pathogens and disease should first consider ________. (a) Identify sources of infection and practise prevention    (b) Take preventive steps to support everyday wellness    (c) Maintain fitness through appropriate regular exercise    (d) Maintain a suitable balance of nutrition, rest and activity
26. The recommended procedure relating to Disease prevention is ________. (a) Maintain a suitable balance of nutrition, rest and activity    (b) Choose exercises according to the fitness component being trained    (c) Take preventive steps to support everyday wellness    (d) Follow suitable hygiene and vaccination advice where relevant
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Posture and postural defects? (a) Practise personal cleanliness and safe habits    (b) Use approved waste disposal methods and keep surroundings clean    (c) Maintain balanced body alignment when sitting and lifting    (d) Maintain a suitable balance of nutrition, rest and activity
28. When carrying out Correct posture, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Use approved waste disposal methods and keep surroundings clean    (b) Adjust working position to avoid sustained strain    (c) Practise personal cleanliness and safe habits    (d) Identify sources of infection and practise prevention
29. A pupil working on Physical fitness should first consider ________. (a) Identify sources of infection and practise prevention    (b) Maintain fitness through appropriate regular exercise    (c) Use approved waste disposal methods and keep surroundings clean    (d) Follow suitable hygiene and vaccination advice where relevant
30. The recommended procedure relating to Components of physical fitness is ________. (a) Choose exercises according to the fitness component being trained    (b) Follow suitable hygiene and vaccination advice where relevant    (c) Identify sources of infection and practise prevention    (d) Maintain balanced body alignment when sitting and lifting
31. With respect to Health promotion, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Assuming all microorganisms are harmless to people    (b) Dumping refuse into open drainage channels    (c) Sharing contaminated drinking cups during an outbreak    (d) Considering health only as the absence of visible injury
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Personal health? (a) Sharing contaminated drinking cups during an outbreak    (b) Assuming all microorganisms are harmless to people    (c) Ignoring persistent illness while assuming normal activity means perfect health    (d) Bending awkwardly under heavy loads repeatedly
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Healthy-person characteristics is ________. (a) Bending awkwardly under heavy loads repeatedly    (b) Sharing contaminated drinking cups during an outbreak    (c) Sharing personal hygiene items when infection risk is present    (d) Slouching for long periods at a desk
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in School and community sanitation? (a) Slouching for long periods at a desk    (b) Dumping refuse into open drainage channels    (c) Bending awkwardly under heavy loads repeatedly    (d) Considering health only as the absence of visible injury
35. With respect to Pathogens and disease, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Assuming all microorganisms are harmless to people    (b) Considering health only as the absence of visible injury    (c) Treating a single day of exercise as sufficient for lifelong fitness    (d) Ignoring persistent illness while assuming normal activity means perfect health
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Disease prevention? (a) Ignoring persistent illness while assuming normal activity means perfect health    (b) Confusing flexibility with the ability to lift heavy weights    (c) Considering health only as the absence of visible injury    (d) Sharing contaminated drinking cups during an outbreak
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Posture and postural defects is ________. (a) Sharing personal hygiene items when infection risk is present    (b) Dumping refuse into open drainage channels    (c) Ignoring persistent illness while assuming normal activity means perfect health    (d) Bending awkwardly under heavy loads repeatedly
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Correct posture? (a) Dumping refuse into open drainage channels    (b) Sharing personal hygiene items when infection risk is present    (c) Slouching for long periods at a desk    (d) Assuming all microorganisms are harmless to people
39. With respect to Physical fitness, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Assuming all microorganisms are harmless to people    (b) Treating a single day of exercise as sufficient for lifelong fitness    (c) Dumping refuse into open drainage channels    (d) Sharing contaminated drinking cups during an outbreak
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Components of physical fitness? (a) Confusing flexibility with the ability to lift heavy weights    (b) Sharing contaminated drinking cups during an outbreak    (c) Assuming all microorganisms are harmless to people    (d) Bending awkwardly under heavy loads repeatedly

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Health promotion. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Personal health and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Healthy-person characteristics. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain School and community sanitation. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Pathogens and disease and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Disease prevention. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Posture and postural defects. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Correct posture and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Physical fitness. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Personal health. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Physical fitness and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Components of physical fitness. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (c) Health involves physical, mental and social well-being
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Personal health concerns habits and conditions affecting an individual
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Healthy people commonly show energy, good hygiene and appropriate daily functioning
Question 4 – ✅ (d) Sewage and refuse require safe collection and disposal to protect health
Question 5 – ✅ (d) A pathogen is an organism or agent that causes disease
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Disease prevention includes hygiene and limiting transmission of infection
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Posture refers to the way the body is held while sitting, standing or moving
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Good posture keeps the body in balanced alignment and reduces unnecessary strain
Question 9 – ✅ (a) Physical fitness is the ability to perform activities effectively without undue fatigue
Question 10 – ✅ (d) Fitness components include strength, endurance, flexibility and speed
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Practising hygiene and regular activity to maintain good health
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Keeping clean and getting adequate rest
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Maintaining clean clothing and regular personal washing
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Using suitable covered bins for school waste
Question 15 – ✅ (d) Recognising harmful bacteria as possible disease-causing agents
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Washing hands with soap before eating
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Identifying rounded shoulders as a possible postural problem
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Sitting with supported back and feet appropriately placed
Question 19 – ✅ (a) Completing ordinary active tasks with adequate endurance
Question 20 – ✅ (d) Using stretching exercises to develop flexibility
Question 21 – ✅ (d) Take preventive steps to support everyday wellness
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Maintain a suitable balance of nutrition, rest and activity
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Practise personal cleanliness and safe habits
Question 24 – ✅ (a) Use approved waste disposal methods and keep surroundings clean
Question 25 – ✅ (a) Identify sources of infection and practise prevention
Question 26 – ✅ (d) Follow suitable hygiene and vaccination advice where relevant
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Maintain balanced body alignment when sitting and lifting
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Adjust working position to avoid sustained strain
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Maintain fitness through appropriate regular exercise
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Choose exercises according to the fitness component being trained
Question 31 – ✅ (d) Considering health only as the absence of visible injury
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Ignoring persistent illness while assuming normal activity means perfect health
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Sharing personal hygiene items when infection risk is present
Question 34 – ✅ (b) Dumping refuse into open drainage channels
Question 35 – ✅ (a) Assuming all microorganisms are harmless to people
Question 36 – ✅ (d) Sharing contaminated drinking cups during an outbreak
Question 37 – ✅ (d) Bending awkwardly under heavy loads repeatedly
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Slouching for long periods at a desk
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Treating a single day of exercise as sufficient for lifelong fitness
Question 40 – ✅ (a) Confusing flexibility with the ability to lift heavy weights

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) Health involves physical, mental and social well-being (2 marks)
(b) Keeping clean and getting adequate rest; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Practise personal cleanliness and safe habits. Mistake to avoid: Sharing personal hygiene items when infection risk is present. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Sewage and refuse require safe collection and disposal to protect health (2 marks)
(b) Recognising harmful bacteria as possible disease-causing agents; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Follow suitable hygiene and vaccination advice where relevant. Mistake to avoid: Sharing contaminated drinking cups during an outbreak. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Posture refers to the way the body is held while sitting, standing or moving (2 marks)
(b) Sitting with supported back and feet appropriately placed; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Maintain fitness through appropriate regular exercise. Mistake to avoid: Treating a single day of exercise as sufficient for lifelong fitness. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Personal health concerns habits and conditions affecting an individual (2 marks)
(b) Completing ordinary active tasks with adequate endurance; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Choose exercises according to the fitness component being trained. Mistake to avoid: Confusing flexibility with the ability to lift heavy weights. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)