Physical Education questions and answers

Physical Education Questions and Answers

Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.

131.

Which of the following formations of play is most suitable for defensive strategy in soccer?

A.

2:3:5

B.

2:4:4

C.

4:2:4

D.

4:4:2

Correct answer is D

4:4:2 is used in defensive football formation

132.

Which of these bodies is responsible for organizing athletic competitions in Nigeria?

A.

AFN

B.

BFN

C.

GAN

D.

HFN

Correct answer is A

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is responsible for the organization of the sport of Athletics in Nigeria

133.

The glide is a skill used in

A.

Discus throw

B.

hammer throw

C.

high jump

D.

short put throw

Correct answer is D

The glide skill is used in shot put throw. The glide technique tries to get the right foot down around the centre of the circle with the shoulders, left arm held back allowing the right leg to engage before the upper body and arm deliver the shot

134.

Straddle style is employed in which of the following jumps?

A.

Astride vault

B.

High jump

C.

Long jump

D.

pole vault

Correct answer is B

The straddle technique was the dominant style in the high jump before the development of the Fosbury Flop

135.

The ability to perform a specific activity without undue fatigue is called

A.

Agility

B.

Endurance

C.

power

D.

speed

Correct answer is B

Endurance is the ability of an organism to exert itself and remain active for a long period of time, as well as its ability to resist, withstand, recover from, and have immunity to trauma, wounds, or fatigue