Examination on Physical & Health Education
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ refers to activities done for enjoyment during leisure time. (a) Work (b) Recreation (c) Study (d) Exercise
2. An example of an indoor recreational activity is ________. (a) Soccer (b) Swimming (c) Ludo (d) Cycling
3. Which of the following is a characteristic of creative rhythm? (a) Structured movement (b) Spontaneous movement (c) Competitive sport (d) Team activity
4. The traditional Nigerian dance known for its energetic acrobatic movements is ________. (a) Bata (b) Pokiti (c) Atilogwu (d) Koroso
5. All of these are examples of field events except ________. (a) Shot put (b) High jump (c) Long jump (d) Marathon
6. Which of these is a basic skill in Judo? (a) Kicking (b) Throwing (c) Punching (d) Dribbling
7. A sudden unplanned event that causes injury or damage is called an ________. (a) Exercise (b) Accident (c) Game (d) Choreography
8. Which is NOT a safety measure on the playground? (a) Using broken equipment (b) Wearing appropriate gear (c) Playing in designated areas (d) Following rules
9. The main reason for warming up before sports is ________. (a) To prevent injuries (b) To get tired quickly (c) To show off (d) To waste time
10. The basic equipment needed for a high jump event is a ________. (a) Shot put (b) Javelin (c) Crossbar (d) Discus
11. Which of these is an outdoor recreational activity? (a) Chess (b) Scrabble (c) Badminton (d) Hiking
12. ________ refers to the use of imagination to create new movements or patterns. (a) Dramatic rhythm (b) Creative rhythm (c) Formal dance (d) Traditional dance
13. One of the causes of domestic accidents is ________. (a) Proper storage (b) Cluttered environment (c) Good lighting (d) Adult supervision
14. The correct step in providing first aid for a minor cut is to ________. (a) Ignore it (b) Apply a bandage without cleaning (c) Clean the wound and apply antiseptic (d) Tie a tight tourniquet
15. The area where Judo is practiced is called the ________. (a) Ring (b) Court (c) Tatami (d) Pitch
16. Which of these is not a type of throw in field events? (a) Shot put (b) Discus throw (c) Javelin throw (d) Triple jump
17. A difference between indoor and outdoor recreation is that indoor activities are usually played in ________. (a) Open spaces (b) Confined areas (c) Large fields (d) Water bodies
18. Dramatic rhythm is characterized by movements that tell a ________. (a) Story (b) Song (c) Joke (d) Race
19. Which of the following is a safety device used in preventing road accidents? (a) Mobile phone (b) Seatbelt (c) Loud music (d) Speeding
20. The primary goal of first aid is to ________. (a) Replace medical treatment (b) Provide immediate care (c) Cause more injury (d) Ignore the victim
21. The game of Ludo typically involves ________ players. (a) One (b) Two (c) Two to four (d) More than five
22. An injury is defined as ________. (a) A positive outcome (b) Harm or damage to the body (c) A type of game (d) A recreational activity
23. The landing area for long jump is usually filled with ________. (a) Water (b) Concrete (c) Sand (d) Grass
24. Which is NOT a phase of the shot put throw? (a) Glide (b) Release (c) Recovery (d) Dribble
25. To prevent domestic injuries, one should avoid ________. (a) Using safety gates (b) Leaving sharp objects around (c) Storing chemicals properly (d) Supervising children
26. The traditional dance that originates from the Yoruba tribe is ________. (a) Atilogwu (b) Koroso (c) Bata (d) Pokiti
27. Which of the following is a rule in table tennis? (a) The ball must bounce twice (b) Players can touch the net (c) The serve must bounce once on each side (d) Players can use their hands
28. The main reason for wearing a helmet while cycling is ________. (a) To look stylish (b) To prevent head injuries (c) To make you faster (d) To keep your hair neat
29. Gymnastics and aerobics are examples of ________. (a) Dramatic rhythms (b) Creative rhythms (c) Folk dances (d) Ball games
30. The field event where an athlete propels a heavy spherical object is the ________. (a) Javelin throw (b) Discus throw (c) Shot put (d) Hammer throw
31. Which of these is not a basic skill in soccer? (a) Dribbling (b) Passing (c) Throwing an opponent (d) Shooting
32. The history of Judo can be traced back to ________. (a) China (b) Korea (c) Japan (d) India
33. All of these are causes of road accidents except ________. (a) Over-speeding (b) Drunk driving (c) Careful driving (d) Distracted driving
34. The correct step in treating a sprain is to apply ________. (a) Heat (b) Pressure (c) Ice (d) Massage immediately
35. The term “leisure” refers to ________. (a) Work time (b) Free time (c) Study time (d) Sleeping time
36. Which of the following is an example of a dramatic rhythm? (a) Free dance (b) Miming a story (c) Aerobics (d) Yoga
37. A safety measure on the road is to ________. (a) Cross anywhere (b) Use pedestrian crossings (c) Play on the road (d) Ignore traffic lights
38. Which is NOT a type of jump in field events? (a) High jump (b) Long jump (c) Triple jump (d) Discus jump
39. The circular area from which throws like shot put are made is called the ________. (a) Runway (b) Sector (c) Lane (d) Court
40. First aid for a burn involves ________. (a) Applying ice directly (b) Running cold water over it (c) Popping blisters (d) Applying butter

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

1. (a) Define recreation and give two examples of indoor recreational activities. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the difference between dramatic rhythm and creative rhythm. (3 marks)
(c) List two safety measures that should be observed on the playground. (2 marks)
(d) State two basic skills involved in playing soccer. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is an accident? Mention two common causes of domestic accidents. (3 marks)
(b) Describe the basic steps for providing first aid for a minor cut. (3 marks)
(c) Identify two types of traditional Nigerian dances and state their origin. (2 marks)
(d) What is the purpose of the ‘tatami’ in Judo? (2 marks)

3. (a) Differentiate between outdoor and indoor recreational activities, giving one example for each. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the term “field events” in athletics. List two types of throws and two types of jumps. (3 marks)
(c) State two safety devices that help prevent road accidents. (2 marks)
(d) Briefly describe one rule for playing Ludo. (2 marks)

4. (a) Define “injury” and explain why warming up is important in preventing sports injuries. (3 marks)
(b) Outline three rules that guide the game of Judo. (3 marks)
(c) Give two examples of rhythmic activities that fall under creative rhythm. (2 marks)
(d) List two causes of road accidents. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Recreation
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Ludo
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Spontaneous movement
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Atilogwu
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Marathon
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Throwing
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Accident
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Using broken equipment
Question 9 – ✅ (a) To prevent injuries
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Crossbar
Question 11 – ✅ (d) Hiking
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Creative rhythm
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Cluttered environment
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Clean the wound and apply antiseptic
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Tatami
Question 16 – ✅ (d) Triple jump
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Confined areas
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Story
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Seatbelt
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Provide immediate care
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Two to four
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Harm or damage to the body
Question 23 – ✅ (c) Sand
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Dribble
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Leaving sharp objects around
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Bata
Question 27 – ✅ (c) The serve must bounce once on each side
Question 28 – ✅ (b) To prevent head injuries
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Creative rhythms
Question 30 – ✅ (c) Shot put
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Throwing an opponent
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Japan
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Careful driving
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Ice
Question 35 – ✅ (b) Free time
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Miming a story
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Use pedestrian crossings
Question 38 – ✅ (d) Discus jump
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Sector
Question 40 – ✅ (b) Running cold water over it