BECE Physical Health Education 2013 Paper 2 Past Questions

Question 1

Athletics is a term used in describing

A.field and throw events
B.field and track events
C.jogging and jumping events
D.running and jumping events
E.throwing and jumping

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Question 2

How many lanes make a standard athletic track?

A.6
B.8
C.10
D.12
E.14

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Question 3

Which of these is not a field event?

A.Discus
B.High Jump
C.Hurdles
D.Long Jump
E.Shot put

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Question 4

Races run by competitors to qualify them for semi-finals are called

A.heats
B.league
C.marathon
D.relay
E.warm up

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Question 5

The anchor-man in relay race is otherwise known as

A.first leg
B.last leg
C.relay man
D.second leg
E.third leg

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Question 6

In relay race, if an athlete finished the race without the baton, his team could be

A.allowed to keep the position it made
B.asked to repeat the race
C.asked to substitute the offender
D.warned at the race
E.disqualified from the race

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Question 7

The phases in long jump are

A.approach run, take off, flight and recovery
B.grip, approach run, release and landing
C.grip approach run, take off and landing
D.grip, stance, approach run and delivery

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Question 8

Which of these is not a fault in pole vaulting?

A.Dislodging the cross bar
B.Gripping the pole too high
C.Inaccurate speed
D.Landing on the foam after take off
E.Inaccurate pole vaulting

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Question 9

Baton exchange is associated with which of these athletics events?

A.Discus
B.Hurdles
C.Long Jump
D.Relay
E.Steeple chase

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Question 10

Which of the following is not a facility used in long jump?

A.frre-zone
B.indicator tray
C.landing foam
D.runaway
E.takeoff board

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Question 11

The hop, step and jump is a skill in

A.high jump
B.hurdle
C.long jump
D.pole vault
E.triple jump

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Question 12

Why do athletes wear track suits before participating in sports?

A.attract the attention of spectators
B.ive confidence to the athletes
C.improve performance
D.keep the athletes warm
E.make for easy identification

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Question 13

Which of these athletics officials position all field judges during competition?

A.chief field judges
B.chiefbtrack judges
C.clerk of the course
D.marksmen
E.referee

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Question 14

The distance which the athletes should stand away from the scratch line before the command “on your marks' is ....... meters

A.3
B.4
C.5
E.7

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Question 15

The following are middle distance races except

A.800m
B.1500m
C.3000m
D.5000m
E.10,000m

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Question 16

In tennis, a stroke that huts the ball before touching the court during a rally is called

A.drive
B.lob
C.smash
D.Spain
E.volley

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Question 17

A player in football is considered offside when he is

A.ahead of the last defender
B.in line with the ball
C. line with the goal post
D.in line with the last defender
E.the last man in defence

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Question 18

When a served ball touches the net and lands in the opponent's court in volleyball, the referee awards ....... to the serving men.

A.change of service
B.game point
C.point against
D.point
E.reserve

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Question 19

How many substitutes are allowed in a game of handball competition?

A.2
B.3
C.4
E.6

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Question 20

Which of the following officials is not used in volleyball

A.Linesmen
B.Recorder
C.Referee
D.Scorer
E.Umpire

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Question 21

In the game of volleyball, a player is allows dto hit the ball ....... times in succession?

A.as many
B.five
C.four
D.three
E.two

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Question 22

An unruly behaviour by the coach during basketball coukd lead to

A.disqualification
B.multiple foul
C.official foul
D.personal foul
E.technical foul

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Question 23

The sound rule violation in basketball is signalled by

A.both hands on hips
B.fingers side wards
C.grasp wrist
D.open palm
E.waving fists

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Question 24

The following skills are associated with basketball except

A.catching
B.dribbling
C.passing
D.shooting
E.spiking

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Question 25

When a referee blows and rotates the fists in basketball, it signals

A.charging the fists
B.pivoting
C.technical foul
D.time out
E.travelling

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Question 26

The duration of play in a game of handball is ....... minutes?

A.90
B.80
C.70
D.60
E.30

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Question 27

Which of the following is a contact game

A.Basketball
B.Handball
C.Table tennis
D.Soccer
E.Volleyball

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Question 28

It is a fault in service when the

A.legs are behind the service line
B.legs are in contact with the floor
C.server serves first from the right service court
D.shuttle drops at the right service court of the opponent
E.shuttle is hit above the waist level.

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Question 29

Which of the following is not a skill in handball game?

A.Catching
B.Dribbling
C.Jump shot
D.Spiking
E.Throwing

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Question 30

Badminton is a game played by ....... player at a time?

A.two or four
B.three or four
C.your or six
D.three or six
E.four or five

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Question 31

How many circles are there in a basketball court?

A.1
B.3
C.4
D.2
E.6

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Question 32

Who is the highest decision making official in badminton game?

A.Jury
B.Referee
C.Scorer
D.Starter
E.Umpire

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Question 33

Which of the following is a defensive team formation in soccer

A.3: 3: 4
B.3: 4: 3
C.4: 2: 4
D.4: 3: 3
E.4: 4: 2

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Question 34

The use of drug outside prescription describes drug

A.abuse
B.addiction
C.hawking
D.pushing
E.use

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Question 35

The following are causes of human trafficking except

A.broken homes
B.Ignorance
C.poverty
D.quest for wealth
E.stealing

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Question 36

The following are ways of caring for those living with HIV/AIDS except

A.eating with them
B.getting married to them
C.living with them
D.sharing utensils with them

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Question 37

The following are short term effect of female genital mutilation exxept

A.abscess
B.death
C.hemorrhage
D.tumour
E.shock

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Question 38

which of the following factors does not affect women participation in sports?

A.Economy
B.Emotions
C.Physique
D.Politics
E.Culture

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Question 39

Which of these is not a cause of violence in sports?

A.communication gap
B.ignorance of rules
C.inadequate number of supporter
D.inadequate security
E.poor officiating

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Question 40

Use the diagram below to answer the following questions

The diagram above represents.

A.balance beam
B.horizontal bar
C.long horse or buck
D.parallel bar
E.vaulting box

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Question 41

Use the diagram below to answer the following questions

The area marked ‘D' i

A.adjustable legs
B.croup
C.neck
D.padded top
E.saddle

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Question 42

What does the part marked ‘B' represent?

A.Adjustable legs
B.Croup
C.Neck
D.Padded top
E.Saddle

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Question 43

Which of these activities should not be performed alone by an individual

A.Crab walk
B.Chinese get-up
C.andstand
D.Headstand
E.Rabbit jump

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Question 44

Which of these is not a floor activities in gymnastics?

A.Astride vault
B.Backward roll
C.Caterpillar walk
D.an walk
E.Long roll

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Question 45

Which of the following skills is not applicable to all gymnastics activities?

A.Approach
B.Follow through
C.Grip
D.landing
E.Pre-light

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Question 46

Stunts, tumbling and vaults are types of

A.athletics
B.dance
C.exercise
D.gymnastics
E.swimming

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Question 47

Which of these activities is a reverse in forward roll?

A.Backward roll
B.Cartwheel
C.Dive forward roll
D.Hand spring
E.Log roll

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Question 48

Another name for gym shoes is

A.boots
B.canvas
C.sandals
D.soft shoes
E.spike shoes

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Question 49

The following are officials in swimming except

A.recorder
B.starter
C.stroke judges
D.time keeper
E.umpire

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Question 50

The free style in swimming is also known as ....... stroke?

A.back
B.butterfly
C.butterfly
D.front crawl
E.side

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