Jss2 first term PHE past questions and answers

Jss2 first term PHE past questions and answers

Here are 20 Physical and Health Education (PHE) questions for Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) students along with options and answers:

What is the primary purpose of warming up before exercise?

a) To cool down the body

b) To prevent injuries

c) To increase body weight

d) To reduce energy levels

Answer: b) To prevent injuries

Which of the following is a fundamental skill in basketball?

a) Serving

b) Dribbling

c) Putting

d) Spiking

Answer: b) Dribbling

Which organ in the body is responsible for filtering waste from the blood?

a) Liver

b) Lungs

c) Kidneys

d) Stomach

Answer: c) Kidneys

What is the recommended daily amount of water intake for a healthy individual?

a) 2 liters

b) 5 liters

c) 8 liters

d) 10 liters

Answer: a) 2 liters

In swimming, what stroke involves alternating the arms in a windmill motion while kicking the legs?

a) Backstroke

b) Breaststroke

c) Butterfly

d) Freestyle

Answer: d) Freestyle

Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?

a) Vitamins

b) Fats

c) Carbohydrates

d) Proteins

Answer: c) Carbohydrates

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

a) To pump blood

b) To control body temperature

c) To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

d) To digest food

Answer: c) To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

Which of the following is a team sport?

a) Tennis

b) Golf

c) Volleyball

d) Table tennis

Answer: c) Volleyball

What is the purpose of stretching exercises in a workout routine?

a) To increase heart rate

b) To improve flexibility

c) To build muscle strength

d) To decrease energy levels

Answer: b) To improve flexibility

What does BMI stand for in the context of health and fitness?

a) Body Mass Index

b) Basic Muscle Indicator

c) Body Measurement Index

d) Balanced Meal Intake

Answer: a) Body Mass Index

Which of the following is not a type of physical fitness component?

a) Flexibility

b) Endurance

c) Knowledge

d) Strength

Answer: c) Knowledge

What is the correct way to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?

a) Blow air into the stomach

b) Compress the chest repeatedly

c) Massage the arms

d) Apply ice to the forehead

Answer: b) Compress the chest repeatedly

Which of the following is a contact sport?

a) Tennis

b) Swimming

c) Rugby

d) Archery

Answer: c) Rugby

What does the term "Aerobic" exercise mean?

a) High-intensity exercise

b) Low-intensity exercise

c) Exercise in the air

d) Exercise with weights

Answer: b) Low-intensity exercise

Which sport involves hitting a shuttlecock over a net with a racket?

a) Tennis

b) Badminton

c) Golf

d) Judo

Answer: b) Badminton

What is the importance of good posture in maintaining musculoskeletal health?

a) It increases body weight

b) It prevents injuries

c) It reduces flexibility

d) It has no effect on health

Answer: b) It prevents injuries

In which sport is a "slam dunk" a common move?

a) Soccer

b) Basketball

c) Tennis

d) Cricket

Answer: b) Basketball

Which of the following is a major component of physical fitness?

a) Knowledge

b) Coordination

c) Attitude

d) Agility

Answer: b) Coordination

What is the minimum recommended time for an individual to engage in daily physical activity for good health?

a) 5 minutes

b) 30 minutes

c) 2 hours

d) 24 hours

Answer: b) 30 minutes

What is the purpose of a cool-down after exercise?

a) To increase heart rate

b) To decrease blood circulation

c) To gradually reduce heart rate and body temperature

d) To increase energy levels

Answer: c) To gradually reduce heart rate and body temperature