Examination on Physical & Health Education
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the ability to change direction quickly and efficiently. (a) Balance (b) Agility (c) Power (d) Flexibility
2. Which of these is a component of physical fitness? (a) Speed (b) Rest (c) Illness (d) Laziness
3. The ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving is called ________. (a) Agility (b) Power (c) Balance (d) Flexibility
4. In a relay race, the object passed between runners is called the ________. (a) stick (b) baton (c) rod (d) pole
5. All of these are benefits of physical fitness except ________. (a) Improved health (b) Stronger bones (c) Stress reduction (d) Increased risk of diseases
6. Which of the following does NOT describe a role of an official in athletics? (a) Timekeeper (b) Starter (c) Spectator (d) Judge
7. The main reason for measuring physical fitness is to ________. (a) compare with others (b) identify areas for improvement (c) win awards (d) make fun of people
8. A person who can easily touch their toes without bending their knees is demonstrating good ________. (a) balance (b) flexibility (c) agility (d) power
9. Which of these is not a skill involved in a relay race? (a) Baton exchange (b) Running (c) Jumping over hurdles (d) Starting
10. The correct step in a high jump is to approach the bar, take off, clear the bar, and then ________. (a) run away (b) land safely (c) touch the bar (d) stop
11. The ability to overcome resistance or to exert force is known as ________. (a) Agility (b) Power (c) Balance (d) Flexibility
12. Hurdles are obstacles that athletes must ________ during a race. (a) run around (b) jump over (c) crawl under (d) push down
13. Physical fitness is 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. This is the meaning of ________. (a) physical strength (b) physical fitness (c) physical power (d) physical flexibility
14. Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical activity? (a) Weak muscles (b) Stress reduction (c) High blood pressure (d) Poor sleep
15. An official who ensures athletes follow rules in a track event is often called a ________. (a) coach (b) referee (c) spectator (d) parent
16. The three main stages of a jump event are the approach, the take-off, and the ________. (a) landing (b) finishing (c) waiting (d) running
17. The long jump requires an athlete to combine speed and ________ to cover a maximum horizontal distance. (a) agility (b) strength (c) jumping ability (d) balance
18. A common rule in relay races is that the baton exchange must happen within a designated ________. (a) starting line (b) finish line (c) exchange zone (d) penalty area
19. ________ is the ability to exert maximum force in a short period of time. (a) Balance (b) Flexibility (c) Agility (d) Power
20. Improved health, better mood, and stronger bones are all benefits of being ________. (a) inactive (b) physically fit (c) overweight (d) stressed

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

1. (a) Define physical fitness in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) List any three components of physical fitness. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two benefits of being physically fit. (3 marks)
(d) Name one way physical fitness can be measured or evaluated. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is a relay race? (2 marks)
(b) Describe two essential skills required for a successful baton exchange in a relay race. (3 marks)
(c) State three common rules observed during a relay race. (3 marks)
(d) Identify two officials and their roles in an athletics event. (2 marks)

3. (a) What are hurdles in athletics? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two types of jumping events in athletics. (3 marks)
(c) Briefly explain the three main stages involved in any jumping event. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important for athletes to land safely after a jump? (2 marks)

4. (a) Differentiate between agility and balance as components of physical fitness. (2 marks)
(b) Outline three benefits of participating in athletics. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the main objective of a long jump event. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of daily tasks that require good physical fitness. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Agility
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Speed
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Balance
Question 4 – ✅ (b) baton
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Increased risk of diseases
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Spectator
Question 7 – ✅ (b) identify areas for improvement
Question 8 – ✅ (b) flexibility
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Jumping over hurdles
Question 10 – ✅ (b) land safely
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Power
Question 12 – ✅ (b) jump over
Question 13 – ✅ (b) physical fitness
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Stress reduction
Question 15 – ✅ (b) referee
Question 16 – ✅ (a) landing
Question 17 – ✅ (c) jumping ability
Question 18 – ✅ (c) exchange zone
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Power
Question 20 – ✅ (b) physically fit