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

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

1. ________ is an activity done for enjoyment during leisure time. (a) Work (b) Recreation (c) Study (d) Duty
2. Which of the following is a benefit of recreation? (a) Stress increase (b) Social isolation (c) Improved health (d) Financial burden
3. The main objective of shotput is to throw a heavy metal ball as far as ________. (a) possible (b) allowed (c) high (d) fast
4. The correct step in performing a shotput throw is to hold the shot close to the ________. (a) chest (b) neck (c) shoulder (d) waist
5. Which of these is not a common facility for playing soccer? (a) Pitch (b) Goalposts (c) Net (d) Corner flags
6. An example of a recreational activity is ________. (a) working (b) sleeping (c) dancing (d) chores
7. Which of these does NOT describe a characteristic of dance? (a) Expression (b) Movement (c) Rigidity (d) Rhythm
8. All of these are essential skills in volleyball except ________. (a) serving (b) dribbling (c) spiking (d) blocking
9. The main reason for having officials in ball games is to ensure ________. (a) confusion (b) fairness (c) noise (d) delay
10. A major difference between recreation and work is that recreation is done for ________. (a) money (b) obligation (c) leisure (d) punishment
11. Which official ensures fair play in a soccer match? (a) Coach (b) Referee (c) Spectator (d) Captain
12. The discus throw involves throwing a flat, circular object made of ________. (a) rubber (b) wood or metal (c) plastic (d) stone
13. One important safety measure in shotput is to ensure the landing area is ________. (a) crowded (b) clear (c) wet (d) narrow
14. How many players are typically on a soccer team on the field at one time? (a) 7 (b) 9 (c) 11 (d) 13
15. A benefit of participation in dance is improved ________. (a) stiffness (b) coordination (c) laziness (d) isolation
16. In volleyball, the act of hitting the ball over the net to start a rally is called a ________. (a) block (b) pass (c) serve (d) spike
17. The shotput is a heavy metal ball, typically made of ________. (a) lead (b) iron or brass (c) aluminum (d) steel
18. A yellow card in soccer is given for a ________. (a) serious foul (b) minor foul (c) goal (d) substitution
19. Which of these is a skill in discus throwing? (a) Dribbling (b) Gliding (c) Serving (d) Blocking
20. Leisure time activities contribute to an individual’s overall ________. (a) stress (b) well-being (c) boredom (d) exhaustion
21. The official who assists the referee in a soccer match, especially with offside decisions, is the ________. (a) linesman (b) coach (c) manager (d) umpire
22. The court for volleyball is divided into two halves by a ________. (a) line (b) pole (c) net (d) wall
23. To prevent injuries in athletics, it is important to always ________ before exercising. (a) eat heavily (b) warm up (c) sit down (d) run fast
24. Which of the following is a common type of dance? (a) Reading (b) Ballet (c) Cooking (d) Sleeping
25. The action of using forearms to pass the ball in volleyball is called a ________. (a) dig (b) spike (c) block (d) set
26. One benefit of participating in ball games is the development of ________ skills. (a) individual (b) team (c) isolated (d) solitary
27. The area where a shotput or discus lands is called the ________ sector. (a) scoring (b) landing (c) throwing (d) safety
28. When playing soccer, wearing appropriate footwear like ________ is crucial for safety. (a) sandals (b) boots with studs (c) slippers (d) bare feet
29. Recreation helps in building ________ relationships. (a) strained (b) social (c) competitive (d) isolated
30. The movement pattern used to generate power in discus throwing is typically a ________. (a) jump (b) spin (c) crawl (d) stand
31. How many touches are allowed per side in volleyball before the ball must cross the net? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
32. Which of these is a fundamental skill in soccer? (a) Serving (b) Volleying (c) Dribbling (d) Spiking
33. The official who controls the pace of play and makes calls in a volleyball game is the ________. (a) referee (b) scorer (c) linesman (d) coach
34. A red card in soccer results in a player being ________. (a) warned (b) substituted (c) sent off (d) praised
35. The part of the body used to propel the shotput from the shoulder is primarily the ________. (a) legs (b) arms and fingers (c) head (d) back
36. Which of these is an example of a recreational benefit? (a) Increased stress (b) Improved mental health (c) Physical inactivity (d) Social withdrawal
37. The lines marking the boundaries of a volleyball court are part of the ________. (a) equipment (b) facilities (c) rules (d) officials
38. What is the primary purpose of a warm-up before athletic events? (a) To get tired (b) To prevent injury (c) To cool down (d) To waste time
39. Dance can be a form of ________ expression. (a) verbal (b) written (c) non-verbal (d) mathematical
40. In soccer, the game starts with a ________ from the center circle. (a) throw-in (b) goal kick (c) corner kick (d) kick-off

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

1. (a) Define recreation. (2 marks)
(b) State three benefits of engaging in recreational activities. (3 marks)
(c) List two main officials found in a game of soccer. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two safety precautions to observe while playing any ball game. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is shotput? (2 marks)
(b) Describe two essential skills required for a successful shotput throw. (3 marks)
(c) State three characteristics of dance as a form of recreation. (3 marks)
(d) Give two safety rules that must be observed during athletic events like shotput or discus. (2 marks)

3. (a) Identify two facilities needed for a game of volleyball. (2 marks)
(b) Explain three basic rules of volleyball. (3 marks)
(c) What is a discus? (3 marks)
(d) Mention two benefits of participating in athletic events. (2 marks)

4. (a) List two major ball games commonly played in Nigeria. (2 marks)
(b) Describe three fundamental skills required to play soccer effectively. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the meaning of leisure time. (3 marks)
(d) State two benefits of dance for physical health. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Recreation
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Improved health
Question 3 – ✅ (a) possible
Question 4 – ✅ (c) shoulder
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Net
Question 6 – ✅ (c) dancing
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Rigidity
Question 8 – ✅ (b) dribbling
Question 9 – ✅ (b) fairness
Question 10 – ✅ (c) leisure
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Referee
Question 12 – ✅ (b) wood or metal
Question 13 – ✅ (b) clear
Question 14 – ✅ (c) 11
Question 15 – ✅ (b) coordination
Question 16 – ✅ (c) serve
Question 17 – ✅ (b) iron or brass
Question 18 – ✅ (b) minor foul
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Gliding
Question 20 – ✅ (b) well-being
Question 21 – ✅ (a) linesman
Question 22 – ✅ (c) net
Question 23 – ✅ (b) warm up
Question 24 – ✅ (b) Ballet
Question 25 – ✅ (a) dig
Question 26 – ✅ (b) team
Question 27 – ✅ (b) landing
Question 28 – ✅ (b) boots with studs
Question 29 – ✅ (b) social
Question 30 – ✅ (b) spin
Question 31 – ✅ (c) 3
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Dribbling
Question 33 – ✅ (a) referee
Question 34 – ✅ (c) sent off
Question 35 – ✅ (b) arms and fingers
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Improved mental health
Question 37 – ✅ (b) facilities
Question 38 – ✅ (b) To prevent injury
Question 39 – ✅ (c) non-verbal
Question 40 – ✅ (d) kick-off