Physical Education Past Questions

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Question 21
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Which organ is part of both the respiratory and digestive systems?

AEsophagus
BLarynx
CTrachea
DPharynx
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Question 22
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Which edition of the All Africa Games was the first to include athletes with disabilities?

A2011 in Maputo, Mozambique
B1995 in Harare, Zimbabwe
C2015 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
D2003 in Abuja, Nigeria
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Question 23
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Which of the following is an example of a healthy fat source for an athlete?

AFried foods and pastries.
BAvocados and nuts.
CMargarine and processed snacks.
DButter and red meat
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Question 24
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Why do sprinters lean forward during the start?

ATo look at the finish line
BTo balance better
CTo reduce air resistance
DTo push forcefully forward
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Question 25
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Why do runners try to minimize ground contact time?

ATo jump higher
BTo increase speed
CTo rest longer on each step
DTo reduce energy use
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Question 26
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Which of the following is a skill-related component of physical fitness that is crucial for a basketball player to quickly
change direction?

AAgility
BSpeed
CReaction time
DPower
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Question 27
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Which skill in football is used to legally take the ball away from an opponent?

APassing
BTackling
CHeading
DDribbling
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Question 28
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In the pole vault, what is the 'plant' phase?

 

AThe moment the athlete plants their hands on the pole before the jump.
BThe moment the athlete plants their head on the mat after the jump
CThe moment the pole is placed in the 'plant box' on the ground.
DThe moment the athlete plants their feet in the takeoff box to stop their forward motion.
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Question 29
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The scope of physical education includes health-related fitness. What does this primarily focus on?

 

AThe ability to perform complex motor skills with precision and grace.
BLearning about the history of physical education from ancient Greece to the present day.
CAchieving a world-class level of physical performance in a single sport.
DThe ability to perform daily tasks with vigor and without undue fatigue.
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Question 30
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What is the standard height of a badminton net at the center of the court?

A1.524 meters
B1.55 meters
C1.60 meters
D1.40 meters
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Question 31
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What is one of the key indicators a physical education teacher would look for to identify potential scoliosis in a student?

 

 

AOne shoulder or hip appearing higher than the other.
BA rounded, hunchback appearance of the upper back.
CA collapsed arch in the foot.
DAn inward curvature of the lower back.
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Question 32
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In the discus throw, what is a key element of the athlete's technique?

AJumping over a barrier and then throwing the discus.
BThrowing the discus from a stationary position without any rotation.
CUsing a spinning motion to build angular momentum before the release.
DRunning a long approach and then throwing the discus like a javelin.
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Question 33
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Which phase comes right after the reaction time in sprinting?

 

ARelaxation phase
BDrive phase
CFinish phase
DMaximum velocity phase
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Question 34
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One of the key principles of PE is 'individuality.' This principle suggests that a PE program should be tailored to
account for:

AThe latest trends and popular sports in the media.
BThe uniform performance standards for all students in the class.
CThe school's athletic team's needs and training schedules.
DThe unique abilities, interests, needs, and backgrounds of each student.
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Question 35
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In badminton, what is the consequence if a player touches the net with their racket during a rally?

 

AThe rally continues as normal.
BThe player loses the point.
CThe opponent must replay the point.
DThe player wins the point.
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Question 36
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What corrective strategy best manages flatfoot?

AWear flexible flat shoes that allow natural flattening of the foot arch.
BAvoid walking barefoot on hard surfaces at all times to prevent collapse.
CUse orthotic insoles paired with regular intrinsic foot muscle strengthening
DReduce physical activity significantly to avoid foot muscle fatigue.
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Question 37
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What is the defining characteristic of a 'single-parent family'?

AThe family lives in a single house.
BThe family is led by a single adult.
CThe family has a single child.
DThe family has a single income.
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Question 38
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What role do medical check-ups play in controlling communicable diseases?

AIdentifying cases early and initiating timely treatment
BIgnoring symptoms until they worsen
CLimiting access to vaccinations
DEncouraging self-medication without diagnosis
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Question 39
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A person who exercises regularly is more likely to have a lower risk of falls as they age due to improvements in which
two fitness components?

AMuscular endurance and reaction time.
BSpeed and agility.
CFlexibility and muscular strength.
DBody composition and cardiovascular endurance.
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Question 40
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Which of the following is an example of health promotion?

APrescription of antibiotics for infections
BEmergency surgery for accident victims
CRehabilitation after a stroke
DVaccination campaigns to prevent infectious diseases
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