Examination on Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a game where you copy what others do. (a) Do as I do (b) Basketball (c) Swimming
2. Which of these is not a basic skill in basketball? (a) Passing (b) Running without ball (c) Bouncing
3. All of these are local games except ________. (a) Clap over your head (b) Who is in the garden (c) Basketball
4. The main reason for bouncing a basketball is to ________. (a) Make noise (b) Move the ball (c) Kick the ball
5. Which of these is NOT a safety rule in basketball? (a) Pushing opponents (b) Playing in a safe area (c) Wearing sport shoes
6. When you give the ball to a teammate in basketball, it is called ________. (a) Kicking (b) Passing (c) Throwing
7. The correct step before entering a swimming pool is to ________. (a) Run around (b) Shower (c) Jump in
8. Which of the following is a benefit of swimming? (a) Weak bones (b) Strong muscles (c) Laziness
9. A basic swimming skill is moving your legs in the water, called ________. (a) Kicking (b) Flying (c) Sitting
10. Which of these is a local game? (a) Football (b) Who is in the garden (c) Tennis
11. Safety rules help us to avoid ________ while playing. (a) Fun (b) Injuries (c) Winning
12. When you throw a ball, you use your ________. (a) Feet (b) Hands (c) Head
13. Which of these is a simple swimming movement? (a) Floating (b) Climbing (c) Dancing
14. Always walk slowly around the swimming pool to prevent ________. (a) Slipping (b) Running (c) Jumping
15. To ________ a ball means to stop it with your hands. (a) Kick (b) Catch (c) Drop
16. Playing local games helps us to ________. (a) Sleep (b) Exercise (c) Cry
17. Which of these is important for good health? (a) Eating sweets (b) Swimming (c) Watching TV all day
18. Before leaving the swimming pool, you should always ________. (a) Run away (b) Rinse off (c) Stay wet
19. It is dangerous to ________ near the swimming pool. (a) Walk (b) Play (c) Run
20. When playing basketball, you should always wear ________. (a) Slippers (b) Sport shoes (c) Barefoot

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

1. (a) Name two local games you know. (2 marks)
(b) Describe one skill used in the game “Do as I do”. (3 marks)
(c) List three safety rules for playing basketball. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to follow safety rules in games? (2 marks)

2. (a) Explain what ‘passing’ means in basketball. (2 marks)
(b) Describe how you would ‘bounce’ a basketball. (3 marks)
(c) State three benefits of swimming for your health. (3 marks)
(d) What happens if you do not exercise your body? (2 marks)

3. (a) Name two basic swimming skills. (2 marks)
(b) Describe one simple swimming movement you have learned. (3 marks)
(c) List two safe steps to follow when entering a swimming pool. (3 marks)
(d) Why should you not push others near the swimming pool? (2 marks)

4. (a) List two safety rules you must follow when swimming. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why it is important to shower before entering the swimming pool. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the skill of ‘catching’ a basketball. (3 marks)
(d) How is ‘throwing’ a basketball different from ‘bouncing’ it? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Do as I do
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Running without ball
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Basketball
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Move the ball
Question 5 – ✅ (a) Pushing opponents
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Passing
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Shower
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Strong muscles
Question 9 – ✅ (a) Kicking
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Who is in the garden
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Injuries
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Hands
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Floating
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Slipping
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Catch
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Exercise
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Swimming
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Rinse off
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Run
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Sport shoes