BECE Physical Health Education 2014 Paper 2 Past Questions

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‘Carry’ as a skill is associated with

A.discus and high jump
B. hammer and discus
C.high jump and hammer
D.pole vault and javelin
E.shot-put and javelin

Which of the following is not a rule guiding javelin throw

A.falling within the sector
B.holding with one hand
C.not going beyond the scratch line
D.pointing must first touch the ground
E.running at full speed

Which of these statements is true about long distance races?

A.crouch start is adopted
B. it is run at full speed
C.no specific lane is allocated to any runner
D.staggered start is used
E.straight line is used

The 40 x 100m and 4 x 400m relay races are grouped into

A.cross country
B. long distance
C.medley
D.shuttle
E.sprint

The following are skills in shot-put, except

A.approach run
B. delivery
C.glide
D.release
E.stance

Team relay races include ________ and ________ events

A.50m, 100m
B. 100m, 200m
C.200m, 300m
D.300m, 400m
E.4 x 100m, 4 x 200m

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The diagram above represents the ______ pitch

A.discus
B. hammer
C.javelin
D.pole vault
E.shot –put

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The area marked ‘D’ is

A.centre line
B. landing area
C.rim
D.stop board
E.throwing area

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What does the part marked ‘B’ represent?

A.Centre line
B.Landing area
C.Rim
D.Stop board
E.Throwing area

Which of these is considered valid in discus throw?

A.Athlete commences throw outside the circle
B.Improper release of the missile
C.Missile falls/ lands/outside the sector
D.Participants leaves the circle before missile lands
E.Thrower not touching the top of the board/metal rim after releasing the missile

The skill ‘swing’ is associated with _______ event

A.discus
B.high jump
C.javelin
D.long jump
E.shot-put

Which of these events is not a long distance race

A.400m
B.3,000m
C.5,000m
D.10,000m
E.Marathon

Which of these events is not associated with measuring tapes?

A.High jump
B.long jump
C.middle distance
D.shot-put
E.triple jump

In long jump, the distance between take-off board and landing area measures __________ metre(s)

A.five
B.four
C.one
D.three
E.two

The following are skills in pole vault, except

A.approach run
B.carry
C.grip
D.landing
E.sail

Which of these skills is a defensive strategy in volley ball?

A.blocking
B.digging
C.service
D.setting
E.smashing

Who invented the game of volley ball?

A.Carl Schelenz
B.James A. Naismith
C.James Gibb
D.Konrad Kock
E.Williams G. Morgan

Which of the games was formally called “raft ball”?

A.Basket ball
B.cricket
C.Handball
D.Hockey
E.Soccer

The goal area in handball measures ____ m

A.4
B.5
C.6
D.7
E.8

Which of the following kicks is the most offensive attack in soccer?

A.corner
B.direct
C.goal
D.indirect
E.penalty

When linesman raises his flag and crosses it above the head, supported by the second hand it describes

A.corner kick
B.goal kick
C.penalty kick
D.substitution
E.throw in

In hockey game, an infringement of rules means

A.blocking
B.bully
C.foul
D.hooking
E.stick

Which of the following games has equal number of players with hockey?

A.basketball
B.hand ball
C.soccer
D.tennis
E.volleyball

The duration of ‘time-outs’ in basketball is ________ min(s

A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
E.5

The terms ‘travelling’ is used in ________ and _____ games

A.basketball, soccer
B.handball, basketball
C.hockey, handball
D.soccer, hockey
E.volleyball, basketball

The game of basketball is started with

A.centre pass
B.jump ball
C.push pass
D.throw in
E.throw off

The following are values derived from sports except that it

A.acts as social institution
B.boosts the economy of the country
C.causes diversity among tribes and religion
D.creates chance for excitement, amusement, fun and enjoyment
E.improves health and physical fitness level

Doubles in racket games consist of _____ players

A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
E.6

Which of these equipment is used in badminton?

A.ball
B.bat
C.boot
D.net
E.tape

In tennis when the umpire calls ‘love’ it means _______point?

A.0
B.1
C.2
D.3
E.4

The following are benefits derived from participation in tradition sports, except

A.cultural transmission
B.disorganizes participants
C.fun and enjoyment
D.recreation
E.socialization

The following are traditional sports activities, except

A.abula
B.boat regatta
C.langa
D.local wrestling
E.sailing

The following are officials in local wrestling, except

A.judges
B.ma chairman
C.referee
D.time keeper
E.umpire

HIV/AIDS can be spread by

A.hugging
B.love acceptance
C.mosquito bite
D.sharing utensils
E.transfusion of infected blood

The term “short corners” is associated with the game of

A.basket ball
B.handball
C.hockey
D.soccer
E.tennis

The following are ways of preventing HIV/AIDS, except

A.abstinence from sex before marriage
B.be faithful to your spouse
C.by sharing sharp objects
D.infected people should not donate blood, sperm or organ
E.report any cases of STDs to good hospital

The following are health implication of human trafficking except

A.death
B.depression
C.infectious disease
D.mental alertness
E.STDs

Which of these statements is not a solution to human trafficking?

A.availability of job opportunities
B.enforce law and order
C.enlightenment campaign
D.provision of adequate security
E.provision of recreation centres

The following are ways of preventing violence in sports, except

A.appropriate information
B.good officiating
C.provision of protective barriers among players and spectators
D.putting emphasis on winning at all cost
E.use of law enforcement agencies

Which of these phases is not found in vaulting activities in gymnastics?

A.approach run
B.flight
C.landing
D.release
E.take-off

The following are functions of spotter in gymnastics, except

A.aids the performer in mastery skills
B.assist the performer
C.gives confidence to the performer
D.improves body posture of the performer
E.prevents performer from sustaining injury

Which of these sports injuries is most common in gymnastics?

A.Asphyxia
B.Dislocation
C.Drowning
D.Fainting
E.shock

Which of these components is not needed in gymnastic exercises?

A.Agility
B.Balance
C.Co-ordination
D.Flexibility
E.Speed

Which of these equipment is not used in gymnastic activities

A.long horse
B.mat
C.parallel bar
D.pommel horse
E.tapes

In gymnastics, which of these activities is performed on rope?

A.handstand
B.press-up
C.side vault
D.swinging
E.truck curl

Which of these activities is an example of tumbling exercise?

A.Cartwheel
B.Duck spring
C.Frog jump
D.Push-up
E.Sit-up

Vaulting activities in gymnastic include

A.astride, thief and side
B.neck spring hanging and side roll
C.squat, balanced and push-up
D.through, sit-up and chinning
E.wheel barrow, catspring and headstand

Balancing on the forearm is an activity that promotes the following components, except

A.agility
B.confidence
C.co-ordination
D.flexibility
E.speed

Which of these equipment is used in swimming

A.Bats
B.Canvas
C.Glove
D.Inflated rings
E.Shinguards

Which of these activities is performed in water?

A.backward roll
B.crab walk
C.forward roll
D.head stand
E.sailing