BECE Physical Health Education 2016 Paper 2 Past Questions

Question 1

The physical fitness component that is necessary for a high jumper is

A.agility
B.balance
C.endurance
D.flexibility
E.speed

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Question 2

Which of the following diseases does regular exercise correct?

A.Goiter
B.Kwashiorkor
C.Obesity
D.Pellagra
E.Rickets

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Question 3

Which of the following is not a postural defect?

A.Endomorph
B.Flatfoot
C.Kyphosis
D.Lordosis
E.Scoliosis

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Question 4

The following are causes of postural defects except

A.accident
B.diseases
C.emotion
D.illness
E.weakness

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Question 5

Which of the following aspects is concerned with the development of the muscles of the legs, arms and, abdomen?

A.Emotional
B.Mental
C.Physical
D.Psychological
E.Social

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Question 6

The air we breathe during physical activities is called

A.ammonia
B.carbon dioxide
C.hydrogen
D.nitrogen
E.oxygen

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Question 7

Insufficient warm-up activities may result to

A.anaemia
B.convulsion
C.nausea
D.scurvy
E.strain

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Question 8

Which of these is not true about a warm up exercise? It

A.improves performance
B.increases muscular contraction.
C.reduces blood circulation.
D.reduces incidence of injury.
E.prevents early fatigue.

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Question 9

Which of these exercises is good for strengthening the abdominal muscle

A.Cartwheel
B.Press-up
C.Pull-up
D.Shuttle relay
E.Sit up

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Question 10

During physical exercise the body requires more supply of

A.carbon monoxide.
B.carbondioxide
C.hydrogen
D.nitrogen
E.oxygen

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Question 11

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

A.agility
B.endurance
C.power
D.speed
E.strength

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Question 12

Excessive body weight due to fat is called

A.kwashiorkor
B.kyphosis
C.lordosis
D.marasmus
E.obesity

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Question 13

Which of the following prepares one for other sports?

A.Athletics
B.Gymnastics
C.Physical exercise
D.Play
E.Recreation

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Question 14

Which of the following is not a physical fitness

A.Breast stroke
B.Broad jump
C.Pull up
D.Sit-ups
E.50 metre dash

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Question 15

The following are components of physical fitness except

A.agility
B.balance
C.endurance
D.speed
E.stability

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Question 16

Which of these is not a function of sport in modern day society?

A.Helps to reduce inflation.
B.Is used for both economics and political games.
C.it is used to reduce tension.
D.It serves as a means Of livelihood.
E.Serves as an avenue to unite various ethnic groups.

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Question 17

The branches of physical education include the following except

A.aquatics
B.cosmetology
C.games and sport.
D.health.
E.rhythmic activities.

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Question 18

Physical education can be defined as education for

A.all round development.
B.development of physical skills.
C.development of social interaction.
D.physical and mental development.
E.physical training and fitness.

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Question 19

The objectives of Physical Education include the following except ___________ development.

A.emotional
B.mental
C.motor skills
D.philosophical
E.physical

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Question 20

Dance in the ancient time was mainly used for the following except to

A.appease the gods
B.entertain people
C.please the spirit of dead relatives
D.prolong good health
E.reduce sorrow

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Question 21

Which of the following is not a traditional dance?

A.Atilogwu
B.Egungun
C.Eyo
D.Reggae
E.Tsough

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Question 22

Which of the following is a non-locomotor movement?

A.Bending
B.Crawling
C.Jumping
D.Running
E.Walking

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Question 23

Which of the following is not a manipulative movement?

A.Catching
B.Heading
C.Laughing
D.Striking
E.Turning

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Question 24

The music of King Sunny Ade is called

A.Gospel
B.Jazz
C.Juju
D.Pop
E.Reggae

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Question 25

The following are aspects of leisure activities except

A.fishing
B.gardening
C.playing
D.reading
E.wrestling

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Question 26

Which of the following recreational activities is best for an elderly person?

A.Camping
B.Cycling
C.Running
D.Swimming
E.Walking

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Question 27

Recreational activities are performed during

A.bed time
B.break period
C.leisure hours
D.office hours
E.weekend

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Question 28

The functions of the family include the provision of the following except

A.clothing
B.food
C.guidance
D.shelter
E.weather

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Question 29

Children given out to other parents by legal function are called

A.family
B.adopted
C.extended
D.foster
E.modem

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Question 30

When refuse is deposited in a house- like facility and the materials are burnt with oil, it is called

A.composition
B.incineration
C.open dump
D.pit toilet
E.sanitary landfills

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Question 31

Qualities of good health include they following except

A.freedom from can correctable physical defect
B.freedom from diseases.
C.freedom from povert
D.health of mind and emotion
E.normal systems and body functions

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Question 32

The following knowledge can be acquired through health education except

A.awareness of communicable diseases
B.basiC first aid and injury management
C.behaviours that are acceptable in the society
D.desirable health practices
E.information about sexually transmined diseases

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Question 33

The following are branches of health education except

A.community health.
B.family planning.
C.fundamental movement.
D.personnel health.
E.sex education.

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Question 34

Desirable health practices include the following except

A.adequate diet
B.freedom from drugs.
C.immunization.
D.mental and dental care.
E.self-medication.

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Question 35

A formal educational program designed to guide the consumers against inferior products is called

A.Consumer health
B.Consumer price
C.Health science
D.Physical health
E.Social science

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Question 36

Which of the following is an agency responsible for consumer protection in Nigeria?

A.F.R.S.C
B.NAFDAC
C.NICEGA
D.NUGA
E.WAUG

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Question 37

Insufficient quantity of vitamin D in the body can result

A.clotting of blood.
B.night blindness.
C.pellagra
D.rickets
E.scurvy

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Question 38

The class of food that serves as the source of energy for athletes during training is called

A.carbohydrates
B.fat
C.mineral
D.protein
E.vitamins

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Question 39

Rice, bread and yam are main sources of

A.carbohydrates
B.fat
C.mineral
D.protein
E.vitamins

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Question 40

The process by which the body takes in and utilizes food is called

A.consumption
B.digestion
C.excretion
D.metabolism
E.nutrition

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Question 41

The following are sources of protein except

A.banana
B.beans
C.egg
D.fish.
E.milk.

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Question 42

The food nutrients that are most appropriate for long distance runners is

A.carbohydrates
B.fat
C.mineral
D.protein
E.water.

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Question 43

Which of these is not a source of carbohydrate

A.Beans
B.Cocoyam
C.Plantain
D.Potatoes
E.Sugar

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Question 44

Which of these is not an effect of drugs on athletes performance?

A.Anti-social behaviour.
B.Hazardous performance.
C.Improper performance.
D.Mental performance.
E.Spirit of sportsmanship.

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Question 45

What is the end product of carbohydrates digestion?

A.Amino acid
B.Fats and oil
C.Glucose
D.Polysaccharide
E.Sucrose

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Question 46

Which of the following classes of food is stored in the body as energy reserve?

A.Carbohydrates
B.Fats and oil
C.Mineral salts
D.Proteins
E.Vitamins

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Question 47

Insufficient quantity of vitamin A in the body

A.anemia
B.dizziness
C.poor memory
D.poor vision
E.rickets

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Question 48

Which of the following is a source of vitamin?

A.cheese
B.fish
C.potato
D.sugar cane
E.tomato

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Question 49

The nutrients that provide essential materials for growth and repair of the body is

A.carbohydrates
B.fats
C.mineral salts
D.proteins
E.vitamins

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Question 50

Which of these should not be found in a first aid box?

A.Antiseptic
B.Cotton wool
C.Forceps
D.Plaster
E.Tetracycline

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