Examination on Physical and Health Education
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the final stage in pole vaulting where the athlete lands safely. (a) Run-up (b) Bar clearance (c) Landing (d) Take-off
2. The ability to perform daily tasks with vigour and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and to meet unforeseen emergencies is called ________. (a) Physical strength (b) Physical fitness (c) Physical endurance (d) Physical health
3. Which of the following is a basic skill in hockey? (a) Serving (b) Volleying (c) Hitting (d) Slamming
4. Measles, tuberculosis, and malaria are examples of ________ diseases. (a) Non-communicable (b) Hereditary (c) Communicable (d) Chronic
5. All of these are components of javelin skills except ________. (a) Grip (b) Take-off (c) Release (d) Recovery
6. Which of these is NOT a mode of transmission for communicable diseases? (a) Direct contact (b) Air-borne (c) Inherited (d) Vector-borne
7. The main reason for proper grip in pole vault is ________. (a) To look professional (b) To ensure stability and control (c) To make the pole lighter (d) To impress the judges
8. Obesity is an example of a ________ disease. (a) Communicable (b) Infectious (c) Non-communicable (d) Contagious
9. The correct step in performing a drive in hockey is ________. (a) A gentle push of the ball (b) A forceful hit using the stick (c) A soft tap to a teammate (d) A short dribble around an opponent
10. Which of these is not a benefit of physical fitness? (a) Improved mental health (b) Reduced risk of chronic diseases (c) Increased stress levels (d) Enhanced immune system
11. A period of time spent relaxing or enjoying oneself away from work or duties is known as ________. (a) Labour (b) Leisure (c) Exercise (d) Occupation
12. The official responsible for enforcing rules and penalising fouls in a hockey game is the ________. (a) Coach (b) Captain (c) Umpire (d) Scorer
13. ________ refers to the way a disease-causing agent is transferred from one host to another. (a) Cure method (b) Mode of transmission (c) Prevention strategy (d) Treatment plan
14. Kwashiorkor is a non-communicable disease primarily caused by ________. (a) Bacterial infection (b) Viral infection (c) Protein deficiency (d) Genetic mutation
15. An example of a traditional Nigerian dance is ________. (a) Ballet (b) Salsa (c) Atilogwu (d) Hip-hop
16. The stage in pole vault where the athlete runs down the runway before planting the pole is the ________. (a) Carry (b) Run-up (c) Plant (d) Approach
17. The process of moving the hockey ball by a series of short taps is called ________. (a) Passing (b) Hitting (c) Dribbling (d) Stopping
18. Factors influencing physical fitness include heredity, nutrition, and ________. (a) Wealth (b) Climate (c) Exercise habits (d) Education
19. Which of the following is a common causative agent for communicable diseases? (a) Air pollution (b) Viruses (c) Lack of sleep (d) Stress
20. All of these are safety regulations in hockey except ________. (a) Wearing protective gear (b) Keeping sticks low (c) Playing on uneven surfaces (d) Avoiding dangerous tackles
21. ________ is a non-communicable disease affecting red blood cells, common in some African populations. (a) Malaria (b) Tuberculosis (c) Sickle cell anaemia (d) Cholera
22. The importance of recreation includes stress reduction and ________. (a) Increased boredom (b) Improved social interaction (c) Reduced physical activity (d) Decreased productivity
23. In javelin, the ________ refers to the position of the javelin in the hand. (a) Carriage (b) Release (c) Grip (d) Recovery
24. Which of these is a facility required for playing hockey? (a) Swimming pool (b) Court (c) Pitch (d) Track
25. Communicable diseases are also known as ________ diseases. (a) Chronic (b) Genetic (c) Infectious (d) Autoimmune
26. The prevention of obesity often involves a balanced diet and ________. (a) Excessive screen time (b) Sedentary lifestyle (c) Regular physical activity (d) High-sugar intake
27. ________ is the act of giving a ball to a teammate in hockey. (a) Shooting (b) Passing (c) Dribbling (d) Tackling
28. Which is NOT a skill involved in pole vault? (a) Grip (b) Run-up (c) Serving (d) Landing
29. The main reason for recovery in javelin is ________. (a) To celebrate the throw (b) To maintain balance and avoid fouling (c) To prepare for the next throw immediately (d) To impress the audience
30. The final phase in javelin throwing where the spear leaves the hand is the ________. (a) Carriage (b) Release (c) Approach (d) Follow-through
31. All of these are examples of foreign dances except ________. (a) Salsa (b) Ballet (c) Contemporary (d) Bata
32. Which of these is not a piece of equipment for hockey? (a) Stick (b) Ball (c) Helmet (d) Racket
33. A disease that can be transmitted from one person or animal to another is termed ________. (a) Congenital (b) Non-communicable (c) Communicable (d) Degenerative
34. The management of sickle cell anaemia often includes pain management and ________. (a) Antibiotics (b) Blood transfusions (c) Immunizations (d) Dietary restrictions
35. Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical fitness? (a) Increased risk of heart disease (b) Poor sleep quality (c) Improved cardiovascular health (d) Reduced bone density
36. The phase of pole vault where the athlete propels themselves upwards off the ground is the ________. (a) Landing (b) Bar clearance (c) Take-off (d) Push-off
37. In hockey, the act of stopping the ball’s movement is called a ________. (a) Hit (b) Drive (c) Stop (d) Pass
38. Which is NOT a factor influencing physical fitness? (a) Age (b) Gender (c) Socio-economic status (d) Genetic predisposition
39. The main cause of communicable diseases is ________. (a) Poor diet (b) Pathogens (c) Lack of exercise (d) Emotional stress
40. An example of a safety regulation in hockey is ________. (a) Wearing inappropriate footwear (b) Using damaged equipment (c) Playing with a full team (d) Using mouthguards.

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

1. (a) Define “Physical Fitness”. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) benefits of maintaining good physical fitness. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two (2) factors that can influence an individual’s physical fitness. (3 marks)
(d) Differentiate between recreation and leisure. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is a communicable disease? (2 marks)
(b) Give three (3) examples of communicable diseases and state one (1) mode of transmission for each. (3 marks)
(c) Identify three (3) causative agents of communicable diseases. (3 marks)
(d) List two (2) examples of traditional Nigerian dances. (2 marks)

3. (a) State two (2) basic skills involved in playing hockey. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the “grip” and “run-up” stages in pole vault. (3 marks)
(c) Mention three (3) officials in a hockey game and state one (1) duty of each. (3 marks)
(d) What is the importance of “recovery” in javelin throwing? (2 marks)

4. (a) Define “Non-communicable diseases”. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) examples of non-communicable diseases. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two (2) ways to prevent obesity. (3 marks)
(d) Name two (2) pieces of equipment used in hockey. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (c) Landing
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Physical fitness
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Hitting
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Communicable
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Take-off
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Inherited
Question 7 – ✅ (b) To ensure stability and control
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Non-communicable
Question 9 – ✅ (b) A forceful hit using the stick
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Increased stress levels
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Leisure
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Umpire
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Mode of transmission
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Protein deficiency
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Atilogwu
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Run-up
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Dribbling
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Exercise habits
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Viruses
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Playing on uneven surfaces
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Sickle cell anaemia
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Improved social interaction
Question 23 – ✅ (c) Grip
Question 24 – ✅ (c) Pitch
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Infectious
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Regular physical activity
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Passing
Question 28 – ✅ (c) Serving
Question 29 – ✅ (b) To maintain balance and avoid fouling
Question 30 – ✅ (b) Release
Question 31 – ✅ (d) Bata
Question 32 – ✅ (d) Racket
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Communicable
Question 34 – ✅ (b) Blood transfusions
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Improved cardiovascular health
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Take-off
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Stop
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Socio-economic status
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Pathogens
Question 40 – ✅ (d) Using mouthguards.