Physical and health education mock exam questions and answers for Jss3

Physical and health education mock exam questions and answers for Jss3

Here are 20 Physical and Health Education (PHE) JSS3 mock questions with options and answers:

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

A) Pumping blood

B) Digesting food

C) Breathing

D) Regulating body temperature

Answer: A) Pumping blood

Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness?

A) Flexibility

B) Agility

C) Intelligence

D) Muscular Strength

Answer: C) Intelligence

In a game of soccer, how many players are on each team, excluding the goalkeeper?

A) 9

B) 10

C) 11

D) 12

Answer: C) 11

What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of objects in water?

A) Friction

B) Buoyancy

C) Resistance

D) Tension

Answer: C) Resistance

Which of the following is a crucial factor in preventing heat-related illnesses during exercise?

A) Staying hydrated

B) Avoiding sunscreen

C) Exercising in the hottest part of the day

D) Wearing heavy clothing

Answer: A) Staying hydrated

What is the correct order of the stages in the stress response?

A) Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

B) Exhaustion, Resistance, Alarm

C) Resistance, Alarm, Exhaustion

D) Alarm, Exhaustion, Resistance

Answer: A) Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine?

A) Heart

B) Lungs

C) Liver

D) Kidneys

Answer: D) Kidneys

In which sport is the term "birdie" commonly used?

A) Golf

B) Tennis

C) Basketball

D) Soccer

Answer: A) Golf

Which of the following is a common way to measure body mass index (BMI)?

A) Weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters squared)

B) Weight (in pounds) divided by height (in inches squared)

C) Height (in centimeters) divided by weight (in kilograms)

D) Weight (in kilograms) divided by age (in years)

Answer: A) Weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters squared)

What does CPR stand for?

A) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

B) Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

C) Central Pulse Rate

D) Cardiac Pumping Response

Answer: A) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?

A) Protein

B) Vitamins

C) Carbohydrates

D) Minerals

Answer: C) Carbohydrates

In which team sport do players use their hands to throw a ball into the opposing team's goal?

A) Soccer

B) Rugby

C) Handball

D) Basketball

Answer: C) Handball

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

A) Pumping blood

B) Breaking down food

C) Exchanging gases

D) Regulating body temperature

Answer: C) Exchanging gases

What type of exercise is most beneficial for increasing bone density?

A) Cardiovascular exercise

B) Strength training

C) Flexibility exercises

D) High-intensity interval training

Answer: B) Strength training

What is the recommended daily water intake for an average adult?

A) 1 liter

B) 2 liters

C) 3 liters

D) 4 liters

Answer: B) 2 liters

Which of the following is a correct way to measure your heart rate?

A) Measure the number of breaths per minute

B) Count the number of steps you take in a minute

C) Count the number of heartbeats in 15 seconds and multiply by 4

D) Measure the number of blinks per minute

Answer: C) Count the number of heartbeats in 15 seconds and multiply by 4

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

A) Producing hormones

B) Protecting internal organs

C) Pumping blood

D) Digesting food

Answer: B) Protecting internal organs

Which of the following is an example of an aerobic exercise?

A) Weightlifting

B) Sprinting

C) Swimming

D) Shot put

Answer: C) Swimming

What is the term for the ability to move a joint through its full range of motion?

A) Flexibility

B) Strength

C) Endurance

D) Balance

Answer: A) Flexibility

Which of the following is not a component of the FITT principle in exercise programming?

A) Frequency

B) Intensity

C) Temperature

D) Time

Answer: C) Temperature