PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION Questions and Answers – JSS3 – 3rd Term
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Table of Contents – Weekly Scheme of Work
- Week 1: Field Event – Introduction to Pole Vault
- Week 2: Practical Demonstration of Basic Skills in Javelin
- Week 3: Combined Events in Athletics
- Week 4: Introduction to Hockey Game
- Week 5: Practical Demonstration of Basic Skills in Hockey
- Week 6: Female Genital Mutilation – Meaning, Dangers, and Prevention
- Week 7: Family Life Education – Meaning and Importance
- Week 8: Sex Education – Values, Abstinence, and Responsibility
- Week 9: Ageing and Death Education – Stages, Coping, and Support
- Week 10: Physical Fitness – Components and Benefits
- Week 11: Energy – Types, Sources, and Uses in Physical Activities
- Week 12: Revision and Examination
Objective Questions
- Which of these is a field event in athletics?
A. 100m race
B. Pole vault
C. Marathon
D. Relay race - The pole vault event requires the use of:
A. Javelin
B. Discus
C. Pole
D. Shot put - One of the main objectives of field events is to:
A. Increase dance steps
B. Improve endurance
C. Showcase strength and technique
D. Avoid jumping - In the javelin event, the equipment is:
A. Round-shaped
B. Long and spear-like
C. Oval-shaped
D. Circular and heavy - The skill of gripping in javelin is necessary for:
A. Jumping higher
B. Holding the javelin firmly
C. Wearing boots
D. Painting - Which of the following is an example of a combined event?
A. 100m race
B. Decathlon
C. High jump
D. Shot put - Hockey is best played on:
A. Water surface
B. Ice only
C. Flat grass field or turf
D. Rough land - A hockey team consists of how many players?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11 - Which of the following is not a basic skill in hockey?
A. Dribbling
B. Tackling
C. Serving
D. Passing - The curved stick used in hockey is called:
A. Baton
B. Hockey stick
C. Pole
D. Club - Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to:
A. Body piercing
B. Female circumcision involving partial or full removal of external genitalia
C. Tattooing
D. Ear piercing - One danger of FGM is:
A. Good hygiene
B. Improved health
C. Severe bleeding and infections
D. Increased intelligence - Family life education teaches:
A. How to cook
B. Values, responsibilities, and relationships
C. Dancing skills
D. Driving - A major benefit of family life education is:
A. Increased poverty
B. Encouragement of laziness
C. Promotion of responsible decision-making
D. Encouragement of violence - One important value of sex education is:
A. Promoting promiscuity
B. Teaching students to avoid sexually transmitted infections
C. Encouraging early marriage
D. Teaching only adults - Which of these is NOT a form of abstinence?
A. Avoiding sexual activity
B. Saying no to drugs
C. Engaging in protected sex
D. Choosing not to date early - Ageing is best described as:
A. The growth of hair
B. A gradual process of growing old
C. A form of sickness
D. A celebration - Death education helps students to:
A. Fear death always
B. Understand and cope with loss
C. Avoid food
D. Celebrate death - Physical fitness involves:
A. Lying down always
B. Ability to perform daily tasks efficiently
C. Avoiding school work
D. Watching television for hours - One component of physical fitness is:
A. Sleeping
B. Flexibility
C. Laziness
D. Daydreaming - Energy can be defined as:
A. Ability to laugh
B. Power to move or perform work
C. Sleeping ability
D. Ability to jump - Which of these is a source of energy?
A. Sugar
B. Chalk
C. Sand
D. Stone - One use of energy during physical activity is:
A. Crying
B. Playing games
C. Driving
D. Performing body movement - Death is best described as:
A. A dance style
B. A time to eat
C. End of life
D. Morning routine - Sex education teaches young people about:
A. Politics
B. Reproduction and personal responsibility
C. Driving
D. Geography - Hockey originated from:
A. Nigeria
B. Canada
C. Brazil
D. Germany - The javelin should be thrown:
A. Upward randomly
B. Backwards
C. Forward over the shoulder
D. Sideways - One reason for physical fitness is:
A. Illness prevention
B. Increase in weight
C. To watch more TV
D. To eat more food - Combined events in athletics include:
A. Decathlon and heptathlon
B. Long jump alone
C. 200m race alone
D. Gymnastics - During hockey, players wear:
A. Sandals
B. Football boots
C. Protective gear
D. Casual shoes - One disadvantage of FGM is:
A. Long life
B. Protection from diseases
C. Psychological trauma
D. Higher intelligence - Abstinence from sex can help prevent:
A. Muscle growth
B. Pregnancy and STIs
C. Hair growth
D. Better eyesight - A field event that involves jumping is:
A. Discus
B. Shot put
C. Pole vault
D. Javelin - Ageing affects the body by:
A. Making it stronger always
B. Slowing body functions
C. Improving hearing
D. Increasing height - A basic skill in hockey is:
A. Dribbling
B. Juggling
C. Swimming
D. Shooting a gun - The full meaning of STI is:
A. Standard Training Institute
B. Sexually Transmitted Infection
C. Sports Technical Introduction
D. Safety Training International - Female Genital Mutilation is common in:
A. Schools
B. Modern hospitals
C. Some traditional communities
D. Playgrounds - A common cause of death among aged people is:
A. Playing football
B. Old age-related diseases
C. Reading too much
D. Drinking water - Energy is needed most during:
A. Sleeping
B. Cooking
C. Physical exercise
D. Meditation - One key role of family life education is:
A. Preventing students from playing
B. Teaching domestic violence
C. Promoting stable family and moral values
D. Encouraging ignorance
Theory Questions
- Explain the pole vault event in athletics. Describe the basic equipment used and outline four key techniques required for successful participation in the pole vault.
- Discuss the basic skills involved in javelin throwing. Highlight five safety precautions athletes must take when participating in this field event.
- Define combined events in athletics. List four examples of combined events and explain the structure of scoring in such competitions.
- Explain the historical development of hockey. Mention the basic skills needed to play hockey and describe three essential rules of the game.
- What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? List four reasons why the practice is harmful and suggest four ways to eradicate FGM in Nigerian communities.
- Define family life and sex education. Discuss three benefits of teaching this subject to adolescents in Nigerian secondary schools.
- What is ageing? Discuss four physical and emotional changes that occur in individuals as they age, and explain how society can care for the older.
- Define physical fitness. Identify and explain five components of physical fitness, and give one example of an exercise that improves each component.
- What is energy in the context of Physical and Health Education? State and explain three sources of energy in the human body and how they support physical activity.
- Outline the importance of practical demonstration in Physical and Health Education. Suggest four ways schools can enhance students’ participation in physical activities.
Objective Answers
- B — Pole vault is a field event.
- C — A pole is required for the pole vault event.
- C — Field events showcase strength and technique.
- B — A javelin is long and spear-like.
- B — Gripping ensures the javelin is held firmly.
- B — Decathlon is a combined event.
- C — Hockey is best played on grass or turf.
- D — A hockey team has 11 players.
- C — Serving is not a hockey skill; it’s used in games like tennis or volleyball.
- B — The curved stick is called a hockey stick.
- B — FGM involves partial or full removal of female genitalia.
- C — FGM can cause severe bleeding and infections.
- B — Family life education teaches values, relationships, and responsibilities.
- C — It promotes responsible decision-making.
- B — It teaches STI prevention and reproductive health.
- C — Protected sex is not abstinence.
- B — Ageing is a gradual process of growing old.
- B — It helps students understand and cope with death.
- B — It is the ability to perform daily tasks efficiently.
- B — Flexibility is a component of fitness.
- B — Energy is the power to move or perform work.
- A — Sugar is a source of energy.
- D — Energy is used for performing body movements.
- C — Death is the end of life.
- B — Sex education covers reproduction and responsibility.
- B — Hockey originated from Canada.
- C — Javelin must be thrown forward over the shoulder.
- A — Fitness helps prevent illness.
- A — Decathlon and heptathlon are combined events.
- C — Players wear protective gear.
- C — FGM can cause psychological trauma.
- B — Abstinence prevents STIs and pregnancy.
- C — Pole vault involves jumping.
- B — Ageing slows body functions.
- A — Dribbling is a basic skill in hockey.
- B — STI means Sexually Transmitted Infection.
- C — FGM is common in some traditional communities.
- B — Old-age diseases cause death in the older people.
- C — Energy is needed most during physical activity.
- C — Family life education promotes moral and family values.
THEORY ANSWERS
1. Explain the pole vault event in athletics. Describe the basic equipment used and outline four key techniques required for successful participation in the pole vault.
Answer:
Pole vault is a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a high bar. The athlete sprints down a runway, plants the pole in a box on the ground, and uses the pole’s bend and recoil to propel themselves upwards over the bar.
Basic Equipment:
- Pole: A flexible fiberglass or carbon fiber rod.
- Vaulting box: A metal or fiberglass planting area where the pole is placed.
- Crossbar: The bar the vaulter must clear.
- Landing mat: A thick cushioned area to land safely.
Key Techniques:
- Approach Run: Sprinting toward the vaulting box with speed and control.
- Pole Planting: Inserting the pole into the vault box firmly.
- Take-off: Jumping while transferring body momentum onto the pole.
- Bar Clearance: Turning and twisting the body to pass over the crossbar.
2. Discuss the basic skills involved in javelin throwing. Highlight five safety precautions athletes must take when participating in this field event.
Answer:
Basic skills include:
- Grip: Properly holding the javelin with the thumb and first two fingers.
- Approach run: Gaining speed in a controlled run-up.
- Withdrawal: Drawing the javelin backward while running.
- Delivery: Throwing the javelin with the throwing arm extended forward.
- Follow-through: Completing the motion without stepping over the line.
Safety Precautions:
- Always throw in designated direction and area.
- Spectators and athletes must stand behind the thrower.
- Do not retrieve javelin until the official signals.
- Inspect javelin for sharp or broken parts before use.
- Warm up properly to avoid injuries.
3. Define combined events in athletics. List four examples of combined events and explain the structure of scoring in such competitions.
Answer:
Combined events are athletic competitions that consist of multiple track and field events performed by the same athlete. Points are awarded in each event and totaled to determine the winner.
Examples:
- Decathlon (10 events – for men)
- Heptathlon (7 events – for women)
- Pentathlon (5 events)
- Triathlon (3 events)
Scoring Structure:
Each event has a standard performance chart. The athlete’s performance is converted to points based on international scoring tables. The total of all event points determines final ranking.
4. Explain the historical development of hockey. Mention the basic skills needed to play hockey and describe three essential rules of the game.
Answer:
Hockey has origins in ancient civilizations but modern field hockey developed in 19th-century England. It became organized with the establishment of the Hockey Association in 1886 and later spread worldwide.
Basic Skills:
- Dribbling
- Passing
- Shooting
- Tackling
- Stopping
Essential Rules:
- Only the flat side of the stick may be used to play the ball.
- No physical contact is allowed.
- Goals can only be scored from inside the shooting circle.
5. What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? List four reasons why the practice is harmful and suggest four ways to eradicate FGM in Nigerian communities.
Answer:
FGM refers to the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
Harmful Effects:
- Severe pain and bleeding
- Infections and complications during childbirth
- Loss of sexual sensitivity
- Psychological trauma
Ways to Eradicate FGM:
- Educate communities on its dangers
- Enforce laws prohibiting the practice
- Empower girls with rights awareness
- Involve religious and traditional leaders in advocacy
6. Define family life and sex education. Discuss three benefits of teaching this subject to adolescents in Nigerian secondary schools.
Answer:
Family life and sex education is a program that teaches students about human sexuality, reproductive health, relationships, and responsible decision-making.
Benefits:
- Reduces risky sexual behavior and unplanned pregnancies.
- Encourages respect for self and others.
- Promotes informed choices about relationships and health.
7. What is ageing? Discuss four physical and emotional changes that occur in individuals as they age, and explain how society can care for the older people.
Answer:
Ageing is the natural process of growing old, accompanied by a gradual decline in physical and mental function.
Changes:
- Physical: Wrinkling skin, weaker muscles, poor eyesight, slower reflexes
- Emotional: Increased loneliness, reduced memory, fear of death, mood changes
Care Strategies:
- Provide social support and companionship
- Offer quality healthcare
- Involve older people in community activities
- Promote respect and inclusion in families
8. Define physical fitness. Identify and explain five components of physical fitness, and give one example of an exercise that improves each component.
Answer:
Physical fitness is the ability to carry out daily tasks efficiently without fatigue and with energy for leisure and emergencies.
Components and Exercises:
- Cardiovascular endurance: Jogging improves heart and lung capacity.
- Muscular strength: Weightlifting increases muscle power.
- Flexibility: Stretching improves joint movement.
- Muscular endurance: Sit-ups enhance stamina.
- Body composition: Aerobics help balance fat and muscle ratio.
9. What is energy in the context of Physical and Health Education? State and explain three sources of energy in the human body and how they support physical activity.
Answer:
Energy is the capacity of the body to do work or perform tasks. In PHE, it powers all movements and functions.
Sources of Energy:
- Carbohydrates: Provide quick energy; found in rice, bread.
- Fats: Provide stored energy; found in oils and nuts.
- Proteins: Used when carbs/fats are low; found in meat and beans.
Support Function:
These sources fuel muscles, support endurance, and repair tissues during and after physical activity.
10. Outline the importance of practical demonstration in Physical and Health Education. Suggest four ways schools can enhance students’ participation in physical activities.
Answer:
Practical demonstration allows students to learn by doing, improving understanding, retention, and motor skills.
Enhancement Strategies:
- Provide adequate sports facilities and equipment
- Include physical activities in timetables regularly
- Organize inter-house and inter-school competitions
- Employ trained PHE teachers for supervision
Conclusion
As you prepare for your Physical and Health Education exams, focus on understanding concepts from Weeks 1 to 12. Don’t just cram, revise with intent, practice regularly, and stay active both mentally and physically. Remember, excellence comes through consistent effort and discipline. Avoid exam malpractice and always uphold integrity in your academic journey.
