Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Time: 1 hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (70 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions. Each question carries 2 marks.

Raising both hands above the head is a movement of the ________. (a) Arms (b) Toes (c) Ankles
Which action mainly moves the legs? (a) Blinking (b) Kicking (c) Clapping
Turning the head from side to side exercises the ________. (a) Neck (b) Knee (c) Wrist
Which part of the body moves when we look left without turning the head? (a) Elbows (b) Ankles (c) Eyes
Which movement uses the wrists? (a) Rotating the hands (b) Bending the knees (c) Turning the neck
Moving the fingers together and apart is a ________ movement. (a) Ankle (b) Shoulder (c) Finger
Which action involves bending the body? (a) Leaning forward carefully (b) Closing the eyes (c) Standing straight without movement
Stretching the arms means ________. (a) Keeping them tightly folded (b) Extending them outward (c) Hiding them behind the back
The safest way to stretch is to ________. (a) Pull suddenly until it hurts (b) Push against another pupil (c) Move slowly without forcing the body
Which is the correct position for sitting? (a) Leaning far backward on a chair (b) Back upright and feet placed safely (c) Balancing on one chair leg
To stand correctly, we should ________. (a) Lean on a classmate (b) Keep one foot off the ground always (c) Keep the body balanced
Walking involves ________. (a) Standing in one place (b) Moving forward with steps (c) Jumping on both feet each time
Which is a correct example of bending? (a) Bending the knees to pick up a light object (b) Running with closed eyes (c) Twisting the neck forcefully
Running is faster than ________ in normal movement. (a) Racing (b) Walking (c) Sprinting
A jump usually involves ________. (a) Leaving the ground and landing (b) Moving only the fingers (c) Keeping both feet fixed on the ground
Hopping is performed mainly on ________. (a) Two hands (b) One foot (c) Both feet together
Stepping means ________. (a) Turning the neck (b) Clapping twice (c) Moving one foot then the other
Which action is an example of hopping? (a) Jumping repeatedly on one foot (b) Walking slowly in a straight line (c) Marching with both feet on the ground
Before running, pupils should ________. (a) Close their eyes (b) Push others away (c) Check the path is clear
Which footwear is suitable for running? (a) Loose slippers (b) Well-fitting sports shoes (c) High-heeled shoes
During physical exercise, we should ________. (a) Pull a classmate’s clothing (b) Crowd into one narrow spot (c) Keep a safe space from others
If a pupil feels pain during stretching, the pupil should ________. (a) Stop and tell the teacher (b) Hide the pain (c) Continue with more force
The 50-metre dash is a ________ race. (a) Relay in water (b) Short-distance (c) Swimming
The goal in a 50-metre dash is to ________. (a) Run from start to finish quickly (b) Walk slowly around a field (c) Run back and forth many times
Which part of a race is the finishing point? (a) Warm-up area (b) Starting whistle (c) Finish line
A runner should begin when ________. (a) They hear random shouting (b) The correct start signal is given (c) Another pupil pushes them
A shuttle run requires a runner to ________. (a) Run straight for 50 metres once (b) Hop in one place (c) Run back and forth between points
In a shuttle run, the runner changes direction at the ________. (a) Spectators’ stand (b) Turning point (c) Starting whistle
Which is important when turning during a shuttle run? (a) Keeping balance (b) Pushing the next runner (c) Closing the eyes
The safest place to practise running is ________. (a) A crowded corridor (b) A slippery floor (c) A clear, level area
Which body parts are used mainly to take steps while walking? (a) Eyes (b) Legs (c) Arms
Which action uses both arms together? (a) Kicking a ball (b) Looking upward (c) Raising both hands
Bending and straightening the knees involves the ________. (a) Legs (b) Fingers (c) Eyes
Which movement is best practised with enough space? (a) Moving one finger (b) Stretching both arms wide (c) Blinking the eyes
When the teacher says ‘Stop’ during a running exercise, pupils should ________. (a) Slow down and stop safely (b) Change direction suddenly into others (c) Run faster to the finish

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Arms
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Kicking
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Neck
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Eyes
Question 5 – ✅ (a) Rotating the hands
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Finger
Question 7 – ✅ (a) Leaning forward carefully
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Extending them outward
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Move slowly without forcing the body
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Back upright and feet placed safely
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Keep the body balanced
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Moving forward with steps
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Bending the knees to pick up a light object
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Walking
Question 15 – ✅ (a) Leaving the ground and landing
Question 16 – ✅ (b) One foot
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Moving one foot then the other
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Jumping repeatedly on one foot
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Check the path is clear
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Well-fitting sports shoes
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Keep a safe space from others
Question 22 – ✅ (a) Stop and tell the teacher
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Short-distance
Question 24 – ✅ (a) Run from start to finish quickly
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Finish line
Question 26 – ✅ (b) The correct start signal is given
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Run back and forth between points
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Turning point
Question 29 – ✅ (a) Keeping balance
Question 30 – ✅ (c) A clear, level area
Question 31 – ✅ (b) Legs
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Raising both hands
Question 33 – ✅ (a) Legs
Question 34 – ✅ (b) Stretching both arms wide
Question 35 – ✅ (a) Slow down and stop safely

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

Royal Alikor