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

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second 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.

1. The 50-metre dash is a ________. (a) Throwing event    (b) Water game    (c) Short race
2. A shuttle run involves running ________. (a) Only in a wide circle    (b) Back and forth between points    (c) Only while standing still
3. Before a running race, pupils should ________. (a) Warm up and listen to instructions    (b) Push others from the track    (c) Run on a slippery surface
4. The safest running surface is ________. (a) Wet and slippery    (b) Firm and clear    (c) Full of sharp objects
5. Which of these helps prevent running injuries? (a) Running with untied shoelaces    (b) Crossing in front of runners    (c) Wearing suitable sports shoes
6. Swimming is an activity done in ________. (a) Water    (b) Air only    (c) Sand
7. Swimming can help to ________. (a) Increase the weight of shoes    (b) Exercise the body    (c) Replace the need for drinking water
8. Which is a safe rule near a swimming pool? (a) Stay with a responsible adult    (b) Push a friend into the pool    (c) Enter deep water without permission
9. A beginner should learn swimming in ________. (a) Any deep river    (b) A supervised safe area    (c) Floodwater after heavy rain
10. If someone is in trouble in the water, a pupil should ________. (a) Call an adult or lifeguard    (b) Hide the problem    (c) Jump in without help
11. Before entering a swimming pool, pupils should ________. (a) Run along the wet edge    (b) Jump without checking    (c) Follow the instructor’s directions
12. How should a beginner leave a swimming pool? (a) Use the safe steps or ladder    (b) Dive out across the edge    (c) Climb over another swimmer
13. Which action helps a beginner get used to water? (a) Holding a classmate under water    (b) Entering shallow water with supervision    (c) Swimming alone in deep water
14. Floating means ________. (a) Keeping the body supported on water    (b) Running under the water    (c) Standing on the pool deck
15. A face float requires a swimmer to ________. (a) Keep the whole body on land    (b) Jump repeatedly at the pool edge    (c) Place the face toward the water as instructed
16. Which is important when learning to float? (a) Relaxing and following the instructor    (b) Struggling without listening    (c) Breathing underwater without help
17. The turtle float is a type of ________. (a) Throwing    (b) Floating    (c) Running
18. When learning to float, pupils should remain ________. (a) Alone in deep water    (b) Far from the swimming teacher    (c) Under close supervision
19. Rats and Rabbits is a ________. (a) Local game    (b) Swimming stroke    (c) Track measurement
20. In Rats and Rabbits, players should respond to ________. (a) Any sound from the road    (b) Their own shouted name only    (c) The correct call or signal
21. Which action shows fair play in a local game? (a) Tripping another player    (b) Following the agreed rules    (c) Changing the rules to win
22. Cat and Rat is played by ________. (a) Using swimming floats    (b) Counting road signs    (c) Following the rules for chasing and escaping
23. In Cat and Rat, pupils should avoid ________. (a) Staying in the play area    (b) Pushing and rough contact    (c) Listening to the rules
24. Fire on the Mountain is a ________. (a) Swimming equipment    (b) Type of running track    (c) Local children’s game
25. A player in Fire on the Mountain should ________. (a) Ignore every instruction    (b) Listen for the leader’s instruction    (c) Leave the safe play area
26. Which action is safe in local games? (a) Running only in the marked area    (b) Holding another player’s clothes    (c) Running onto a busy road
27. A teacher’s signal in a local game tells pupils to ________. (a) Stop listening immediately    (b) Perform the required action    (c) Push the nearest pupil
28. Which behaviour helps a group enjoy games? (a) Taking turns fairly    (b) Arguing over every turn    (c) Refusing to follow rules
29. When a pupil falls during a game, others should ________. (a) Run over the fallen pupil    (b) Stop and seek help    (c) Laugh and keep pushing
30. A safe play area should be free from ________. (a) Sharp objects and holes    (b) Clear boundary marks    (c) Teacher supervision
31. Which skill is common to the 50-metre dash and shuttle run? (a) Swimming    (b) Floating    (c) Running
32. Which activity is done in a swimming pool rather than on a running track? (a) Face float    (b) Shuttle run    (c) 50-metre dash
33. The race requiring a change of direction while running is ________. (a) Standing start alone    (b) 50-metre straight dash    (c) Shuttle run
34. Before any local game begins, players should ________. (a) Leave the teacher behind    (b) Know the rules    (c) Start pushing
35. The best reason for following safety rules is to ________. (a) Make a game impossible    (b) Ensure only one pupil plays    (c) Prevent injuries

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (c) Short race
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Back and forth between points
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Warm up and listen to instructions
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Firm and clear
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Wearing suitable sports shoes
Question 6 – ✅ (a) Water
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Exercise the body
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Stay with a responsible adult
Question 9 – ✅ (b) A supervised safe area
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Call an adult or lifeguard
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Follow the instructor’s directions
Question 12 – ✅ (a) Use the safe steps or ladder
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Entering shallow water with supervision
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Keeping the body supported on water
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Place the face toward the water as instructed
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Relaxing and following the instructor
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Floating
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Under close supervision
Question 19 – ✅ (a) Local game
Question 20 – ✅ (c) The correct call or signal
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Following the agreed rules
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Following the rules for chasing and escaping
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Pushing and rough contact
Question 24 – ✅ (c) Local children’s game
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Listen for the leader’s instruction
Question 26 – ✅ (a) Running only in the marked area
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Perform the required action
Question 28 – ✅ (a) Taking turns fairly
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Stop and seek help
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Sharp objects and holes
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Running
Question 32 – ✅ (a) Face float
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Shuttle run
Question 34 – ✅ (b) Know the rules
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Prevent injuries