Physical Education Questions and Answers
Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.
Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.
A goal is scored by handball only when the ball
Crosses the goal line in-between the upright and crossbar
Goes out of play by the side line or goal line
Hits any of the crossbar of the upright and bounces back
Is to be thrown from the 9 metres mark of the court
Correct answer is A
A goal is scored in hand ball when the ball crosses the goal line in-between the upright and the crossbar. That is, the whole of the ball passes between the goalposts and travels fully over the goal line
Which of the following is a style in high jump?
Hang
Hitch-kick
Sail
Straddle
Correct answer is D
The straddle technique was the dominant style in the high jump before the development of the Fosbury Flop. It is a successor of the Western roll, with which it is sometimes confused
Which of these individuals assists performer in gymnastics?
Coach
judge
referee
spotter
Correct answer is D
Spotter is one who supervises a person performing an activity, in order to help them should they be unable to complete it
1
1.5
2
3
Correct answer is D
The distance between the take-off board and the jumping pit is at most 3m.
When a white flag is raised during a track event, it is an indication that
A runner is being expected
All is set
An athlete is injured
Game is over
Correct answer is B
White flag indicates "ready", I.e. all is set. (B)