Physical & Health Education past questions: JAMB UTME 2022

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1.
[see linked page: question refers to shared diagram/text above]
1. A.bounce
2. B.chest
3. C.hook
4. D.lay-up
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Answer: D lay-up
2.
A formal educational program designed to guide the consumers against inferior products is called
1. A.Consumer health
2. B.Consumer price
3. C.Health science
4. D.Physical health
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Answer: A Consumer health
3.
A goal is scored by handball only when the ball.
1. A.Crosses the goal line in-between the upright and crossbar
2. B.Goes out of play by the side line or goal line
3. C.Hits any of the crossbar of the upright and bounces back
4. D.Is to be thrown from the 9 metres mark of the court
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Answer: D Is to be thrown from the 9 metres mark of the court
4.
A good finishing in races is described as
1. A.Jumping at the finishing line
2. B.Looking back at other athletes
3. C.Running through the finishing line
4. D.Slowing down towards the finishing line
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Answer: D Slowing down towards the finishing line
5.
A long distance walk on foot describes [ ]
1. A.hiking
2. B.jogging
3. C.striding
4. D.strolling
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Answer: A hiking
6.
A physically fit individual enjoys the following except
1. A.carrying out his normal duty satisfactorily
2. B.easily overcoming minor and major illness
3. C.feeling a sense of wellness
4. D.growing very tall and fat
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Answer: D growing very tall and fat
7.
A relay team consists of ........ athletes
1. A.4
2. B.6
3. C.8
4. D.10
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Answer: A 4
8.
An injury resulting from the forceful twisting of the joint is called
1. A.Dislocation
2. B.fracture
3. C.sprain
4. D.strain
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Answer: C sprain
9.
Deficiency in vitamin C in the body leads to
1. A.Anaemia
2. B.diarrhea
3. C.goiter
4. D.scurvy
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Answer: D scurvy
10.
Desirable health practices include the following except
1. A.Adequate diet
2. B.Freedom from drugs
3. C.Immunization
4. D.Self-medication
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Answer: D Self-medication
11.
During physical exercise, the body requires more supply of [ ]
1. A.Carbon monoxide
2. B.Hydrogen
3. C.Carbon dioxide
4. D.Oxygen
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Answer: D Oxygen
12.
Excessive body weight due to fat is called [ ]
1. A.Kwaahiokor
2. B.Kyphosis
3. C.Lordosis
4. D.obesity
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Answer: D obesity
13.
Grouping of people into body types is known as
1. A.classification
2. B.recruitment
3. C.screening
4. D.somatotype
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Answer: D somatotype
14.
Health knowledge necessary for healthful living can be acquired through the following except [ ]
1. A.Drawing and painting
2. B.Drug education
3. C.Family planning
4. D.Safety and first aid
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Answer: C Family planning
15.
How many times does an athlete run round a standard track in 800m event? [ ]
1. A.Five
2. B.Four
3. C.One
4. D.Two
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Answer: D Two
16.
In a game of volleyball, a player is allowed to hit the ball ...... time(s)
1. A.5
2. B.4
3. C.1
4. D.3
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Answer: B 4
17.
In volley game, a team is allowed to hit the ball .................. times only
1. A.2
2. B.3
3. C.4
4. D.5
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Answer: B 3
18.
Insufficient warm-up activities may result to
1. A.Anaemia
2. B.Convulsion
3. C.Nausea
4. D.Strain
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Answer: D Strain
19.
NICEGA is a body responsible for the organization of sports and games among Nigerian
1. A.armed forces
2. B.colleges of education
3. C.polytechnics
4. D.secondary schools
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Answer: B colleges of education
20.
Physical education can be defined as education for [ ]
1. A.All round development
2. B.Development of physical skills
3. C.Development of social interaction
4. D.Physical and mental development
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Answer: A All round development
21.
Skills like freestyle and back crawl are associated with
1. A.basketball
2. B.cricket
3. C.swimming
4. D.table tennis
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Answer: C swimming
22.
Straddle style is employed in which of the following jumps?
1. A.Astride vault
2. B.High jump
3. C.Long jump
4. D.pole vault
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Answer: D pole vault
23.
Swimming competition usually takes place in the [ ]
1. A.arena
2. B.court
3. C.field
4. D.pool
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Answer: D pool
24.
The ability to perform a specific activity without undue fatigue is called
1. A.Agility
2. B.Endurance
3. C.power
4. D.speed
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Answer: B Endurance
25.
The air we breathe in during physical activities is called
1. A.Ammonia
2. B.Carbon dioxide
3. C.Oxygen
4. D.Nitrogen
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Answer: B Carbon dioxide
26.
The basic aim of administering first aid treatment is to [ ]
1. A.Assure the victim
2. B.Deliver first aid kits
3. C.Educate the victim
4. D.Save life
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Answer: D Save life
27.
The body charged with the organization of football game in Nigeria is called
1. A.National Amateur Football Association
2. B.National Sports Commission
3. C.Nigerian Football Federation
4. D.Nigeria Soccer Association
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Answer: C Nigerian Football Federation
28.
The body charged with the organization of football game in Nigeria is called [ ]
1. A.Appease the gods
2. B.Entertain people
3. C.Please the spirit of dead relatives
4. D.Prolong good health
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Answer: C Please the spirit of dead relatives
29.
The classes of food that protects the body from diseases is called
1. A.Carbohydrates
2. B.fats and oil
3. C.proteins
4. D.vitamins
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Answer: D vitamins
30.
The elongated start is mostly used by ................... athletes
1. A.fat
2. B.huge
3. C.short
4. D.tall
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Answer: D tall
31.
The end product of fat digestion is
1. A.amino acid
2. B.fatty acid
3. C.glucose
4. D.glycogen
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Answer: B fatty acid
32.
The following are aspects of leisure activities except
1. A.Fishing
2. B.Gardening
3. C.Playing
4. D.Wrestling
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Answer: C Playing
33.
The following are basic strokes in swimming except
1. A.basic crawl
2. B.breast stroke
3. C.butterfly
4. D.gliding
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Answer: D gliding
34.
The following are causes of human trafficking except
1. A.broken homes
2. B.ignorance
3. C.ill-health
4. D.poverty
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Answer: C ill-health
35.
The following are causes of postural defects except
1. A.Accident
2. B.Diseases
3. C.Emotion
4. D.Illness
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Answer: D Illness
36.
The following are components of physical fitness except
1. A.Agility
2. B.Balance
3. C.Endurance
4. D.Stability
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Answer: D Stability
37.
The following are criteria for selection of warm up exercises except [ ]
1. A.Age
2. B.Interest
3. C.Religion
4. D.Sex
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Answer: C Religion
38.
The following are postural defects except
1. A.Flat foot
2. B.Kwashiorkor
3. C.kyphosis
4. D.Lordosis
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Answer: B Kwashiorkor
39.
The following are values derived from swimming except
1. A.entertainment
2. B.recreational
3. C.safety
4. D.social
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Answer: C safety
40.
The following benefits can be derived from female participation in sports except
1. A.Development of high sense of utility
2. B.Development of self confidence
3. C.Promotes juvenile delinquency
4. D.Promoting social adjustments
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Answer: C Promotes juvenile delinquency
41.
The game of football is played in two halves of ....... minutes each.
1. A.30
2. B.45
3. C.55
4. D.60
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Answer: B 45
42.
The game of volleyball was invented by
1. A.Adolp Spies
2. B.Ludwig Jahn
3. C.Akeem Olajuwon
4. D.William Morgan
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Answer: D William Morgan
43.
The glide is a skill used in
1. A.Discus throw
2. B.hammer throw
3. C.high jump
4. D.short put throw
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Answer: C high jump
44.
The objectives of physical education include the following except ........... development
1. A.Emotional
2. B.Mental
3. C.Motor skills
4. D.Philosophical
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Answer: D Philosophical
45.
The physical fitness component that is necessary for a high jumper is
1. A.agility
2. B.balance
3. C.endurance
4. D.flexibility
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Answer: D flexibility
46.
The standard measurement of a hockey pitch is ......... by ......... metres.
1. A.19.44, 22.9
2. B.20.9,14
3. C.22.9, 8.66
4. D.91.44, 54.86
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Answer: D 91.44, 54.86
47.
The two major divisions in gymnastics are [ ]
1. A.Activities with and without apparatus
2. B.Ring and flexibility
3. C.Stunts and tumbling
4. D.Strength and balance
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Answer: A Activities with and without apparatus
48.
The world cup is usually organized by which of the following bodies?
1. A.Confederation of African Football
2. B.European Union Football Association
3. C.Federation of International Football Association
4. D.Nigeria Football Association
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Answer: D Nigeria Football Association
49.
What is mixed double race in racket games?
1. A.1 male vs 1 female
2. B.2 males vs 2 females
3. C.1 male and 1 female vs 1 male and 1 female
4. D.2 females vs 2 females
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Answer: C 1 male and 1 female vs 1 male and 1 female
50.
What is the distance in meter(s) between the take-off board and the jumping pit in the long jump event?
1. A.1
2. B.1.5
3. C.2
4. D.3
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Answer: D 3
51.
When a white flag is raised during a track event, it is an indication that
1. A.A runner is being expected
2. B.All is set
3. C.An athlete is injured
4. D.Game is over
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Answer: B All is set
52.
When an athlete beats the gun twice in a track event, he is
1. A.allowed one more trial
2. B.disqualified
3. C.placed on the last lane
4. D.suspended
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Answer: B disqualified
53.
Where did basketball originate?
1. A.Britain
2. B.Cuba
3. C.India
4. D.USA
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Answer: D USA
54.
Which of the following aspects is concerned with the development of the muscles of the legs, arms and abdomen?
1. A.Emotional
2. B.Mental
3. C.Physical
4. D.Psychological
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Answer: D Psychological
55.
Which of the following best describes triple jump?
1. A.Hop, step and jump
2. B.Hop, step and run
3. C.Jump, hop and step
4. D.Run, hop and jump
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Answer: B Hop, step and run
56.
Which of the following diseases does regular exercise correct?
1. A.Goiter
2. B.Kwashiokor
3. C.Obesity
4. D.Pellagra
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Answer: C Obesity
57.
Which of the following does not affect woman participation in sports?
1. A.culture
2. B.economy
3. C.emotion
4. D.physique
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Answer: B economy
58.
Which of the following does not assist in detecting drug addict?
1. A.Neglect of appearance
2. B.possession of drugs
3. C.Spirit of sportsmanship
4. D.Stealing and borrowing of money
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Answer: D Stealing and borrowing of money
59.
Which of the following equipment is used in javelin?
1. A.Crossbar
2. B.Measuring tape
3. C.Pole
4. D.Shuttle Cork
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Answer: C Pole
60.
Which of the following equipment is used in javelin? [ ]
1. A.Hammer
2. B.Hurdles
3. C.Long jump
4. D.Pole vault
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Answer: B Hurdles
61.
Which of the following formations of play is most suitable for defensive strategy in soccer?
1. A.2:3:5
2. B.2:4:4
3. C.4:2:4
4. D.4:4:2
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Answer: D 4:4:2
62.
Which of the following games is started with a jump ball?
1. A.Basketball
2. B.Handball
3. C.soccer
4. D.Squash
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Answer: A Basketball
63.
Which of the following is a non-locomotor movement? [ ]
1. A.Bending
2. B.Crawling
3. C.Jumping
4. D.Running
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Answer: A Bending
64.
Which of the following is a style in high jump?
1. A.Hang
2. B.Hitch-kick
3. C.Sail
4. D.Straddle
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Answer: D Straddle
65.
Which of the following is not a function of food in the body?
1. A.Development
2. B.energy
3. C.growth
4. D.retardation
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Answer: D retardation
66.
Which of the following is not a manipulative movement?
1. A.Catching
2. B.Heading
3. C.Laughing
4. D.Striking
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Answer: A Catching
67.
Which of the following is not a postural defect?
1. A.Endomorph
2. B.Flatfoot
3. C.Kyphosis
4. D.Lordosis
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Answer: A Endomorph
68.
Which of the following is not a preventive measure for postural defect?
1. A.Adequate exercise
2. B.Balanced diet
3. C.Good habit formation
4. D.Self-medication
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Answer: D Self-medication
69.
Which of the following is not a recommended sport wear?
1. A.Canvas and socks
2. B.gowns
3. C.shorts
4. D.Track suits
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Answer: B gowns
70.
Which of the following is not a scope of physical education? [ ]
1. A.Athletics
2. B.Coaching
3. C.Dancing
4. D.Drawing
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Answer: D Drawing
71.
Which of the following is not an artificial respiration?
1. A.Breathing through the nose
2. B.Holger nelson Respiration
3. C.Mouth to Mouth Respiration
4. D.Mouth to Nose Respiration
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Answer: A Breathing through the nose
72.
Which of the following recreational activities is best for an elderly person?
1. A.Camping
2. B.Cycling
3. C.Running
4. D.Walking
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Answer: D Walking
73.
Which of these bodies is responsible for organizing athletic competitions in Nigeria?
1. A.AFN
2. B.BFN
3. C.GAN
4. D.HFN
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Answer: A AFN
74.
Which of these exercises is good for strengthening the abdominal muscle?
1. A.Cartwheel
2. B.Press-up
3. C.Pull-up
4. D.Sit up
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Answer: D Sit up
75.
Which of these gymnastics activities can be performed without an apparatus?
1. A.Astride vault
2. B.Backward roll
3. C.Hanging bat
4. D.Rope walking
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Answer: B Backward roll
76.
Which of these individuals assists performer in gymnastics?
1. A.Coach
2. B.judge
3. C.referee
4. D.spotter
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Answer: D spotter
77.
Which of these is not a function of sports on modern day society? [ ]
1. A.Helps to reduce inflation
2. B.Is used for both economic and political games
3. C.It is used to reduce tension
4. D.It serves as a means of livelihood
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Answer: A Helps to reduce inflation
78.
Which of these is not a gymnastic activity?
1. A.Backward roll
2. B.Crab walk
3. C.Hand spring
4. D.Hockey
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Answer: D Hockey
79.
Which of these is not true about a warm up exercise? It
1. A.Improves performance
2. B.Increases muscular contraction
3. C.Reduces blood circulation
4. D.Reduces incidence of injury
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Answer: C Reduces blood circulation
80.
Which part of javelin lands to make a valid throw?
1. A.Binding
2. B.Butt
3. C.Handle
4. D.Tip
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Answer: D Tip
81.
Which part of javelin lands to make a valid throw? [ ]
1. A.Backhand drive
2. B.Forehand drive
3. C.Service
4. D.Shooting
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Answer: D Shooting

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