WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (WAEC) GCE STYLE
2026 PHYSICAL EDUCATION MOCK EXAMINATION
Objective and Essay (Theory) Questions and Answers
Independently Produced Practice Paper for Revision Purposes
This is a 100% original mock examination prepared strictly with reference to the current WAEC Physical Education syllabus for practice purposes. It is not a WAEC past question paper, it does not reproduce any official WAEC document, and it does not claim to predict or represent the actual WAEC examination in any way.
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General Instructions
1. This paper consists of two sections: Section A (Objective) and Section B (Essay).
2. Section A contains 60 objective questions. Answer ALL questions. Time: 40 minutes.
3. Section B contains 6 essay questions. Answer any FOUR (4) questions. Time: 1 hour 40 minutes.
4. Total marks obtainable: 100 (60 marks for Section A and 40 marks for Section B).
5. Write clearly and number your answers correctly.
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (60 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D.
1. Physical Education can best be defined as
A. the study of diseases only
B. education through physical activities aimed at the total development of the individual
C. the training of professional athletes alone
D. a subject concerned only with sports competitions
2. Which of the following is a major aim of Physical Education?
A. Physical development
B. Social development
C. Mental/emotional development
D. All of the above
3. The body that governs and regulates sports in Nigeria at the national level is the
A. National Sports Commission
B. Federal Ministry of Health
C. Nigeria Police Force
D. National Assembly
4. Which of the following is a component of physical fitness?
A. Speed
B. Strength
C. Endurance
D. All of the above
5. The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force against resistance is called
A. flexibility
B. strength
C. agility
D. balance
6. The ability of the body to perform activities over a prolonged period without undue fatigue is called
A. speed
B. endurance
C. power
D. coordination
7. The range of movement possible at a joint is referred to as
A. flexibility
B. agility
C. balance
D. reaction time
8. The ability to change direction of the body quickly and effectively is called
A. agility
B. power
C. endurance
D. flexibility
9. The combination of strength and speed to produce an explosive movement is called
A. power
B. balance
C. coordination
D. reaction time
10. The ability to maintain the body’s equilibrium while stationary or moving is called
A. agility
B. balance
C. power
D. speed
11. Which of the following is an example of an individual sport?
A. Football
B. Basketball
C. Athletics (100m sprint)
D. Volleyball
12. Which of the following is an example of a team sport?
A. Swimming
B. Handball
C. Boxing
D. Table tennis (singles)
13. A game played between two teams of eleven players each, using a round ball and mainly the feet, is called
A. basketball
B. football
C. volleyball
D. handball
14. In football, the maximum number of players allowed on the field of play for one team at kick-off, including the goalkeeper, is
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
15. The official who controls a football match on the field of play is called the
A. linesman
B. referee
C. coach
D. captain
16. In basketball, the act of moving with the ball by bouncing it continuously with one hand is called
A. passing
B. dribbling
C. shooting
D. rebounding
17. In volleyball, the maximum number of touches a team is allowed before returning the ball is
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
18. In athletics, the track event that covers the shortest sprint distance among the following is the
A. 100 metres
B. 400 metres
C. 800 metres
D. 1500 metres
19. The field event in athletics that involves throwing a heavy metal ball for distance is called
A. javelin
B. discus
C. shot put
D. long jump
20. The athletics event in which competitors clear a series of hurdles while sprinting is called
A. relay race
B. hurdles race
C. steeplechase
D. marathon
21. A race in which a baton is passed from one runner to another within a team is called a
A. relay race
B. hurdles race
C. cross country race
D. marathon
22. Which of the following is a warm-up activity before vigorous exercise?
A. Stretching and light jogging
B. Sudden heavy weight lifting
C. Immediate maximum sprinting
D. Sitting still for a long period
23. The gradual reduction of exercise intensity after vigorous activity to help the body return to its resting state is called
A. warm-up
B. cool-down
C. overload
D. specificity
24. The training principle which states that the body must be worked harder than normal for fitness to improve is called the principle of
A. specificity
B. overload
C. reversibility
D. recovery
25. The training principle which states that fitness gains are lost when training stops is called the principle of
A. overload
B. specificity
C. reversibility
D. progression
26. Which of the following is a common sports injury?
A. Sprain
B. Strain
C. Fracture
D. All of the above
27. A sudden twisting injury to a ligament around a joint is called a
A. strain
B. sprain
C. fracture
D. dislocation
28. An injury involving the overstretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon is called a
A. sprain
B. strain
C. fracture
D. dislocation
29. The immediate treatment for most soft tissue sports injuries is commonly remembered by the acronym
A. RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
B. FIFA
C. IAAF
D. CPR only
30. The immediate emergency care given to a sick or injured person before professional medical help arrives is called
A. physiotherapy
B. first aid
C. rehabilitation
D. diagnosis
31. The process of restoring an injured athlete’s fitness and function after an injury is called
A. first aid
B. rehabilitation
C. warm-up
D. diagnosis
32. Which of the following is a major bone of the human leg?
A. Femur
B. Humerus
C. Radius
D. Clavicle
33. The major bone found in the upper arm is the
A. femur
B. tibia
C. humerus
D. fibula
34. The muscular organ that pumps blood around the body is the
A. lung
B. heart
C. liver
D. kidney
35. The system of the body responsible for breathing and gaseous exchange is the
A. digestive system
B. respiratory system
C. skeletal system
D. nervous system
36. The system of the body made up of bones that gives the body its shape and support is the
A. muscular system
B. respiratory system
C. skeletal system
D. circulatory system
37. Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
A. Production of hormones only
B. Support and protection of internal organs
C. Digestion of food
D. Regulation of body temperature only
38. The type of joint that allows movement in almost all directions, such as at the shoulder, is called a
A. hinge joint
B. ball and socket joint
C. pivot joint
D. fixed joint
39. The type of joint that allows movement in only one plane, such as at the elbow or knee, is called a
A. ball and socket joint
B. hinge joint
C. gliding joint
D. fixed joint
40. Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical exercise?
A. Improved cardiovascular health
B. Better weight management
C. Reduced stress
D. All of the above
41. The use of banned performance-enhancing substances by athletes to gain unfair advantage is called
A. training
B. doping
C. coaching
D. officiating
42. The body internationally responsible for coordinating anti-doping policy in sport is the
A. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
B. International Olympic Committee only
C. Federal Ministry of Sports
D. World Health Organization
43. Which of the following is an example of a recreational activity?
A. Hiking
B. Swimming for leisure
C. Camping
D. All of the above
44. The wise use of leisure time for enjoyment, relaxation and personal development is referred to as
A. training
B. recreation
C. competition
D. officiating
45. The Olympic Games are held every
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
46. Which of the following is a value of sports and games to a nation?
A. Promotion of national unity
B. Provision of employment
C. Improvement of international relations
D. All of the above
47. The set of rules guiding fair and ethical conduct in sports and games is referred to as
A. sportsmanship
B. gamesmanship
C. spectatorship
D. fanship
48. A person who officiates and enforces the rules of a game to ensure fair play is called a
A. spectator
B. official/referee
C. coach only
D. sponsor
49. The person responsible for training athletes and planning their programmes for competition is called a
A. referee
B. coach
C. spectator
D. administrator
50. Which of the following is a facility commonly used for athletics events?
A. Swimming pool
B. Athletics track/stadium
C. Boxing ring
D. Squash court
51. The equipment used to measure the time taken by an athlete to complete a race is a
A. stopwatch
B. measuring tape
C. weighing scale
D. thermometer
52. The equipment used to measure the distance covered in field events such as long jump is a
A. stopwatch
B. measuring tape
C. whistle
D. starting gun
53. A balanced diet for an athlete should mainly consist of
A. carbohydrates alone
B. an appropriate combination of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water
C. protein alone
D. fats and sugar only
54. The nutrient that is the body’s main and quickest source of energy is
A. carbohydrate
B. protein
C. vitamin
D. mineral
55. The nutrient mainly required for the growth and repair of body tissues is
A. carbohydrate
B. protein
C. fat
D. vitamin
56. Adequate intake of water before, during and after exercise is important mainly to prevent
A. overweight
B. dehydration
C. muscle growth
D. improved flexibility
57. Which of the following growth and development stages typically comes immediately after infancy?
A. Adulthood
B. Childhood
C. Old age
D. Adolescence
58. The stage of human development characterized by rapid physical, emotional and social changes, usually occurring between childhood and adulthood, is called
A. infancy
B. adolescence
C. old age
D. middle age
59. Which of the following is a method commonly used to assess physical fitness?
A. Sit-up test
B. Standing broad jump test
C. 50-metre sprint test
D. All of the above
60. The continuous, planned, and progressive process of preparing an athlete for competition is called
A. officiating
B. training
C. spectating
D. sponsorship
SECTION A MARKING GUIDE: OBJECTIVE ANSWER KEY
Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Total = 60 marks.
| Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans |
| 1 | B | 16 | B | 31 | B | 46 | D |
| 2 | D | 17 | C | 32 | A | 47 | A |
| 3 | A | 18 | A | 33 | C | 48 | B |
| 4 | D | 19 | C | 34 | B | 49 | B |
| 5 | B | 20 | B | 35 | B | 50 | B |
| 6 | B | 21 | A | 36 | C | 51 | A |
| 7 | A | 22 | A | 37 | B | 52 | B |
| 8 | A | 23 | B | 38 | B | 53 | B |
| 9 | A | 24 | B | 39 | B | 54 | A |
| 10 | B | 25 | C | 40 | D | 55 | B |
| 11 | C | 26 | D | 41 | B | 56 | B |
| 12 | B | 27 | B | 42 | A | 57 | B |
| 13 | B | 28 | B | 43 | D | 58 | B |
| 14 | C | 29 | A | 44 | B | 59 | D |
| 15 | B | 30 | B | 45 | C | 60 | B |
SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)
Answer any FOUR (4) questions only. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. (a) Define Physical Education. (2 marks)
(b) State four aims and objectives of Physical Education. (8 marks)
2. (a) List and explain five components of physical fitness. (10 marks)
3. (a) State the meaning of a sprain and a strain. (4 marks)
(b) Describe the RICE method of treating a soft tissue sports injury. (6 marks)
4. (a) State four components of a balanced diet for a sportsperson. (4 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of carbohydrate and protein in an athlete’s diet. (6 marks)
5. (a) List and briefly explain four principles of training. (8 marks)
(b) State two benefits of regular physical exercise to the body. (2 marks)
6. (a) State the meaning of doping in sports. (2 marks)
(b) State four reasons why doping should be discouraged among athletes. (8 marks)
SECTION B MARKING GUIDE (ESSAY)
Each question carries 10 marks. Award marks as guided below, giving credit for any other correct and relevant point not listed.
Question 1
(a) Physical Education is a field of education concerned with the development of the individual through the medium of physical activities, including games, sports, gymnastics and exercise, aimed at improving physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing. (2 marks for a reasonable, complete definition)
(b) Any four aims/objectives at 2 marks each:
1. Physical development: To develop the physical fitness, strength, and motor skills of the individual.
2. Social development: To develop desirable social qualities such as cooperation, leadership, and teamwork through group activities.
3. Mental/intellectual development: To develop knowledge and understanding of rules, strategies and the workings of the human body.
4. Emotional development: To help individuals develop emotional control, self-confidence and the ability to handle both success and failure.
5. Recreational development: To develop worthwhile interests and skills for the constructive use of leisure time.
(Award marks for any four correctly stated and briefly explained points.)
Question 2
Any five components at 2 marks each:
1. Strength: The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force against resistance.
2. Endurance: The ability of the body to sustain physical activity over a prolonged period without undue fatigue.
3. Speed: The ability to move the body or a part of the body quickly from one point to another.
4. Flexibility: The range of movement possible at a joint or group of joints.
5. Agility: The ability to change the direction of the body quickly and efficiently while maintaining balance and control.
6. Balance: The ability to maintain the body’s centre of gravity over its base of support, whether stationary or in motion.
7. Power: The combination of strength and speed, allowing an explosive burst of muscular effort.
(Award marks for any five correctly named and briefly explained components, whether from this list or other valid ones.)
Question 3
(a) A sprain is an injury caused by the sudden twisting or overstretching of a ligament around a joint, often resulting in pain and swelling. A strain is an injury caused by the overstretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon. (4 marks, 2 marks each)
(b) RICE method (any three elements at 2 marks each, or full marks for a complete correct description): Rest, stopping the activity and avoiding further strain on the injured part; Ice, applying an ice pack or cold compress to the injured area to reduce swelling and pain; Compression, applying a firm bandage around the injured area to help control swelling; Elevation, raising the injured part above the level of the heart where possible, to reduce blood flow and swelling to the area.
Question 4
(a) Any four at 1 mark each: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and oils, Vitamins, Minerals, Water.
(b) Importance of carbohydrate (any two points at 1.5 marks each, 3 marks total): It is the body’s main and quickest source of energy for muscular activity; it helps to delay the onset of fatigue during prolonged exercise; it is stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen for use during exercise.
Importance of protein (any two points at 1.5 marks each, 3 marks total): It is required for the growth and repair of body tissues, including muscle damaged during exercise; it helps in the building of new muscle tissue; it can serve as a secondary source of energy when carbohydrate stores are low.
Question 5
(a) Any four principles at 2 marks each:
1. Overload: The body must be worked harder than it is normally accustomed to, for fitness improvements to occur.
2. Specificity: Training should be specific to the sport, activity or component of fitness being developed.
3. Progression: The intensity, duration or frequency of training should be gradually increased over time as fitness improves.
4. Reversibility: Fitness gains made through training are gradually lost when training stops or is significantly reduced.
5. Individual differences: Training programmes should take into account the individual differences of athletes, such as age, sex, and fitness level.
(b) Any two benefits at 1 mark each: Improved cardiovascular and respiratory health; better weight management; stronger muscles and bones; reduced stress and improved mental wellbeing; improved flexibility and coordination.
Question 6
(a) Doping is the use of banned or restricted performance-enhancing substances or methods by an athlete in order to gain an unfair advantage in competition. (2 marks)
(b) Any four reasons at 2 marks each:
1. It gives an unfair advantage over competitors who compete without such substances, undermining fair competition.
2. It poses serious health risks to the athlete, including damage to vital organs and other long-term side effects.
3. It can lead to disqualification, loss of medals, and damage to an athlete’s reputation and career if detected.
4. It goes against the ethics and spirit of true sportsmanship and fair play.
5. It can set a bad example for younger athletes and undermine the integrity of the sport as a whole.
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