SS1 first term HPE Past Questions and Answers

SS1 first term HPE Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 questions for SS1 Further Health and Physical Education, along with options and answers:

Question: What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

A) Pumping blood

B) Exchanging gases

C) Digesting food

D) Regulating body temperature

Answer: B) Exchanging gases

Question: Which vitamin is essential for maintaining healthy skin?

A) Vitamin A

B) Vitamin C

C) Vitamin D

D) Vitamin E

Answer: A) Vitamin A

Question: What is the recommended daily water intake for an average adult?

A) 1 liter

B) 2 liters

C) 3 liters

D) 4 liters

Answer: B) 2 liters

Question: During aerobic exercise, which energy system is primarily utilized?

A) ATP-PC system

B) Anaerobic glycolysis

C) Aerobic metabolism

D) Creatine phosphate system

Answer: C) Aerobic metabolism

Question: Which of the following activities is considered a flexibility exercise?

A) Running

B) Weightlifting

C) Yoga

D) Cycling

Answer: C) Yoga

Question: In which sport would you perform a layup?

A) Soccer

B) Basketball

C) Tennis

D) Volleyball

Answer: B) Basketball

Question: What is the purpose of the warm-up before physical activity?

A) Increase muscle flexibility

B) Cool down the body

C) Improve sleep quality

D) Decrease heart rate

Answer: A) Increase muscle flexibility

Question: Which component of fitness is related to the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles?

A) Flexibility

B) Cardiovascular endurance

C) Muscular strength

D) Body composition

Answer: B) Cardiovascular endurance

Question: What is the main function of the muscular system?

A) Transportation of nutrients

B) Production of heat

C) Protection of internal organs

D) Regulation of body temperature

Answer: B) Production of heat

Question: Which of the following is a macronutrient?

A) Vitamin C

B) Protein

C) Iron

D) Calcium

Answer: B) Protein

Question: What is the correct order of the stages in the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

A) Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

B) Exhaustion, Alarm, Resistance

C) Resistance, Alarm, Exhaustion

D) Alarm, Exhaustion, Resistance

Answer: A) Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

Question: Which sport is associated with the term "love"?

A) Golf

B) Tennis

C) Baseball

D) Swimming

Answer: B) Tennis

Question: What is the purpose of the cool-down after physical activity?

A) Increase heart rate

B) Prevent muscle soreness

C) Begin the workout

D) Enhance flexibility

Answer: B) Prevent muscle soreness

Question: Which of the following is a skill-related component of fitness?

A) Balance

B) Cardiovascular endurance

C) Muscular endurance

D) Flexibility

Answer: A) Balance

Question: What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

A) Produce hormones

B) Provide support and protection

C) Pump blood

D) Aid in digestion

Answer: B) Provide support and protection

Question: In which phase of the menstrual cycle might a female athlete experience changes in performance?

A) Menstruation

B) Ovulation

C) Follicular phase

D) Luteal phase

Answer: D) Luteal phase

Question: Which of the following is an example of an isotonic exercise?

A) Plank

B) Bicep curl

C) Running

D) Wall sit

Answer: B) Bicep curl

Question: What is the purpose of the BMI (Body Mass Index) calculation?

A) Assess muscle strength

B) Measure flexibility

C) Evaluate body fatness

D) Estimate cardiovascular endurance

Answer: C) Evaluate body fatness

Question: Which energy system is primarily involved in short, intense bursts of activity?

A) Aerobic metabolism

B) Anaerobic glycolysis

C) Creatine phosphate system

D) ATP-PC system

Answer: D) ATP-PC system

Question: What is the recommended frequency for strength training exercises per week?

A) Once a week

B) Twice a week

C) Three times a week

D) Four times a week

Answer: B) Twice a week