EDMONTON SCHOOLS
PLOT 25,BLOCK 3,AMUWO ODOFIN,MILE 2 LAGOS.
FIRST TERM 2024/2025 ACCADEMIC SESSION .
SUBJECT :PHYISCAL HEALTH EDUCATION CLASS: JSS 3
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?
A) Strength
B) Flexibility
C) Intelligence
D) Endurance
2. The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during exercise is
known as?
A) Agility
B) Cardiovascular endurance
C) Speed
D) Coordination
Answer: B) Cardiovascular endurance
3. Which of these activities can improve muscular strength?
A) Sprinting
B) Weightlifting
C) Swimming
D) Walking
4. The term "sportsmanship" means:
A) Cheating to win
B) Respecting the rules of the game
C) Fighting opponents during a game
D) Showing off skills
5. Which of these is NOT a type of physical fitness exercise?
A) Aerobic exercise
B) Resistance training
C) Flexibility exercise
D) Sleeping
6. What is the full meaning of FIFA?
A) Federal International Football Association
B) Fédération Internationale de Football Association
C) Football International Federation Association
D) Federation of International Football Athletes
7. Which of the following is an example of a team sport?
A) Table Tennis
B) Basketball
C) Chess
D) Badminton
8. The basic skill required to dribble in basketball is:
A) Passing
B) Shooting
C) Bouncing the ball
D) Kicking
9. Which part of the body is most involved in aerobic exercises?
A) Legs
B) Hands
C) Brain
D) Ears
10. What is personal hygiene?
A) Cleaning the environment
B) Taking care of one’s body to prevent diseases
C) Wearing fashionable clothes
D) Eating healthy food only
11. Which of the following is NOT a contact sport?
A) Boxing
B) Wrestling
C) Football
D) Tennis
12. A balanced diet contains:
A) Only proteins
B) Vitamins and carbohydrates only
C) All food classes in the right proportion
D) Excess fats and oils
13. The process of warming up before exercise helps to:
A) Reduce body temperature
B) Prevent injuries
C) Decrease blood circulation
D) Increase tiredness
14. The abbreviation WHO stands for:
A) World Human Organization
B) World Health Organization
C) World Hygiene Office
D) World Helping Organization
15. Which of these is a long-distance race?
A) 100 meters
B) 200 meters
C) 800 meters
D) 10,000 meters
16. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
A) Protection of organs
B) Blood cell production
C) Hormone production
D) Providing structure to the body
17. The term "cooling down" after exercise refers to:
A) Drinking cold water
B) Slowly reducing physical activity
C) Sleeping after exercise
D) Taking a cold shower
18. Which of these is an example of an anaerobic activity?
A) Jogging
B) Sprinting
C) Walking
D) Cycling
19. The main aim of recreational activities is to:
A) Make money
B) Compete in sports
C) Relax and have fun
D) Develop new skills
20. Which of the following is an example of a weight-bearing exercise?
A) Swimming
B) Running
C) Cycling
D) Rowing
21. The term "obesity" refers to:
A) Being fit and muscular
B) Having excessive body fat
C) Being underweight
D) Having strong bones
22. Which of the following diseases is caused by a lack of vitamin C?
A) Rickets
B) Scurvy
C) Beriberi
D) Goitre
23. The rules of a game are important because they:
A) Allow cheating
B) Ensure fairness and safety
C) Discourage participation
D) Reduce enjoyment
24. One major benefit of participating in sports is:
A) Increased stress
B) Physical and mental fitness
C) Reduced confidence
D) Poor teamwork
25. Good posture helps to:
A) Improve digestion and breathing
B) Increase stress
C) Cause joint pain
D) Reduce strength
21. Which of these diseases is caused by a virus?
A) Typhoid
B) Measles
C) Rickets
D) Malaria
22. Which of these is NOT a function of physical education?
A) Improving physical fitness
B) Encouraging teamwork
C) Promoting laziness
D) Teaching sportsmanship
23. The term "sportsmanship" refers to:
A) Winning at all costs
B) Respecting the rules and opponents in a game
C) Ignoring rules during games
D) Cheating to win
24. Which of these is NOT a basic skill in football?
A) Kicking
B) Dribbling
C) Throwing
D) Heading
25. The act of moving the ball with short kicks in football is known as:
A) Dribbling
B) Passing
C) Shooting
D) Tackling
26. What is the main goal of first aid treatment?
A) To delay medical care
B) To save life and prevent the condition from worsening
C) To cure all illnesses
D) To train people for medical school
27. A sedentary lifestyle refers to:
A) Living in a rural area
B) Being physically inactive
C) Engaging in regular exercise
D) Working as an athlete
28. Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory system?
A) Lungs
B) Trachea
C) Kidney
D) Nose
29. The recommended first action when someone has a nosebleed is to:
A) Lay them flat on their back
B) Pinch their nose and tilt their head forward
C) Give them water to drink
D) Apply ice to their neck
30. Which of these is a type of joint in the human body?
A) Hinge joint
B) Straight joint
C) Circular joint
D) Box joint
31. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?
A) Proteins
B) Carbohydrates
C) Vitamins
D) Fats
32. The practice of separating waste into different categories is called:
A) Waste disposal
B) Waste recycling
C) Waste sorting
D) Waste composting
33. How many players are on a standard basketball team during a game?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 11
34. Which of these exercises is best for improving flexibility?
A) Jogging
B) Weightlifting
C) Yoga
D) Sprinting
35. The body system responsible for transporting blood is the:
A) Respiratory system
B) Digestive system
C) Circulatory system
D) Nervous system
36. Which of these is NOT a communicable disease?
A) Cholera
B) Hypertension
C) Tuberculosis
D) Measles
37. In volleyball, the act of preventing the ball from hitting the ground after a spike
is called:
A) Passing
B) Serving
C) Digging
D) Blocking
38. Which of these is NOT a recreational activity?
A) Swimming
B) Hiking
C) Playing video games
D) Taking medicine
39. What is the duration of a standard football match?
A) 60 minutes
B) 90 minutes
C) 120 minutes
D) 45 minutes
40. The primary organ of the respiratory system is the:
A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Lung
D) Heart
41. Which of the following is a waterborne disease?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Cholera
C) Diabetes
D) Scurvy
42. In first aid, CPR stands for:
A) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
B) Careful Pulse Revival
C) Continuous Patient Recovery
D) Cardio Pain Reduction
43. The skeletal system is made up of:
A) Muscles
B) Bones
C) Skin
D) Nerves
44. The part of the brain that controls balance is the:
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Medulla
D) Spinal cord
45. Which of these is NOT a basic skill in volleyball?
A) Serving
B) Setting
C) Spiking
D) Dribbling
Answer: D) Dribbling
46. Which of the following is an example of a personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A) Apron
B) Hand gloves
C) Raincoat
D) Sweater
47. Which mineral is responsible for strong bones and teeth?
A) Iron
B) Calcium
C) Zinc
D) Potassium
48. Which of these sports uses a shuttlecock?
A) Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Cricket
D) Squash
49. Which disease is caused by lack of iodine in the diet?
A) Goitre
B) Rickets
C) Scurvy
D) Anaemia
50. The term "warming up" in physical activity refers to:
A) Preparing the body for exercise
B) Resting after exercise
C) Drinking hot water
D) Increasing body temperature artificially
Theory Questions with Answers
Question 1: Define first aid and list three objectives of first aid.
Question 2: Explain five personal hygiene practices.
Question 3: Mention four differences between communicable and non-communicable
diseases.
Question 4: List five benefits of participating in sports.
Question 5: Describe the term "recreational activities" and give four examples.
