BECE Physical Health Education 2021 Past Questions

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Gymastics originated from

A.England
B.Germany
C.Greece
D.U.S.A
E.Zoologist

Which of the following is a profession in physical and health education?

A.Exercise therapist
B.Geologist
C.Medical doctor
D.Nursing
E.Zoologist

When was the Gymnastics Association of Nigeria formed?

A.1970
B.1975
C.1976
D.1980
E.1994

The mineral substance that keeps the bones and teeth strong is

A.Calcium
B.Iodine
C.Iron
D.Phosphorus
E.Potassium

The act of paying for an action you have taken is referred to as

A.assault in sports
B.legal liability
C.sports fault
D.sports psychology
E.compound fowl

The Dolphin stroke in swimming is also known as

A.back stroke
B.breast stroke
C.butterfly stroke
D.free style
E.front crawl

Which of the following is a skill in table tennis?

A.Digging
B.Lobbing
C.Serving
D.Spiking
E.Volleying

The feeling of being good and confident defines

A.child abuse
B.child trafficking
C.religion tolerance
D.self esteem
E.sportsmanship

How many minutes are given as extra time in football match?

A.10
B.15
C.20
D.25
E.30

Who among the following athletic officials has the right to disqualify a competitor for misconduct?

A.Game master
B.Recorder
C.Referee
D.Track judge
E.Umpire

Movement made to imitate animals and occupation is

A.creative rhythms
B.folk dance
C.forward match
D.locomotor
E.social dance

An injury that results from overstretching the muscles fibre is known as

A.bruise
B.cramp
C.dislocation
D.fracture
E.strain

Which of the following motor skills is required in handling objects?

A.Catching
B.Galloping
C.Hopping
D.Kicking
E.Skipping

An item in a first aid box used to remove foreign objects is

A.bandage
B.forcep
C.hydrogen peroxide
D.plaster
E.razor blade

The ability of a group of muscles to contract for a period of time without fatigue best describes

A.cardio-vascular endurance
B.co-ordination
C.muscular endurance
D.muscular strength
E.muscular power

Which of the following is NOT a principle of first aid?

A.Allow victim to see blood
B.Be calm in dealing with situations
C.Determine the extent of the damage
D.Give the urgently needed first help
E.Never give fluid to the victim

Which of the following is an outdoor recreatoional activity?

A.Ayo
B.Camping
C.Chess
D.Ludo
E.Scrabble

Physical activities performed with music are called

A.acrobatic
B.gymnastics
C.martial arts
D.recreation
E.rhythmic

What is the emotional effect of child abuse?

A.Delinquency
B.Low self esteem
C.Physical disabilities
D.Suicide attempt
E.Teen pregnancy

What is the side effect of female genital mutilation?

A.Loss of beauty
B.Loss of human dignity
C.Loss of weight
D.Sexual promiscuity
E.Venereal disease

To make a correct service in badminton, the server must

A.ensure that the head of the racket is above the shoulder
B.have one foot statuary on the ground until the service is delivered
C.hit the shuttle cock directly over the net into the service court diagonally opposite
D.stay outside the court while serving
E.toss the shuttle cock overhead before hitting it over the net

Gymnastics can be defined as the activities used in

A.developing the mind only
B.educating the mind and body
C.enjoying leisure
D.keeping the body fit
E.strengthening the body alone

At the start of a tennis game, the server serves the ball into the ...... court.

A.back
B.double
C.left service
D.right
E.side of the

In basketball game, an illegal movement of the player in possession of the ball is

A.blocking
B.dribbling
C.passing
D.pivoting
E.travelling

Use the diagram below to answer questions 55 and 56

The equipment above is used for playing the game of

A.Basketball
B.Football
C.Handball
D.Hockey
E.Tennis

Use the diagram below to answer questions 55 and 56

The area labelled III is the

A.edge
B.face
C.grip
D.handle
E.throat

What positions do the forward players occupy in a volleyball game?

A.1, 2 and 3
B.2, 3 and 4
C.3, 4 and 5
D.4, 5 and 6
E.5, 6 and 1

The person who takes part in events like sprint races, high jump and long jump is a/an

A.Athlete
B.Gymnast
C.Jumper
D.Sprinter
E.Swimmer

Automobiles produce

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

Scoop is a term used in the game of

A.football
B.handball
C.hockey
D.swimming
E.volleyball