SS2 first term HPE past questions and answers

SS2 first term HPE past questions and answers

Here are 20 Secondary School Second Year (SS2) questions on Health and Physical Education (HPE), each with options and answers:

Question: What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

a) Transportation of nutrients and oxygen

b) Regulation of body temperature

c) Support and movement

d) Protection of internal organs

Answer: a) Transportation of nutrients and oxygen

Question: Which of the following is a component of physical fitness?

a) Intelligence

b) Creativity

c) Flexibility

d) Memory

Answer: c) Flexibility

Question: What is the purpose of warm-up exercises before physical activity?

a) Increase heart rate and body temperature

b) Reduce flexibility

c) Slow down metabolism

d) Enhance fatigue

Answer: a) Increase heart rate and body temperature

Question: In which sport is a shuttlecock used?

a) Basketball

b) Badminton

c) Soccer

d) Volleyball

Answer: b) Badminton

Question: What is the correct way to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?

a) Apply pressure only

b) Give rescue breaths only

c) Alternate chest compressions and rescue breaths

d) Shout loudly for help

Answer: c) Alternate chest compressions and rescue breaths

Question: Which nutrient is essential for muscle repair and growth?

a) Carbohydrates

b) Protein

c) Vitamins

d) Fats

Answer: b) Protein

Question: What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

a) Pump blood

b) Provide structural support and protection

c) Digest food

d) Exchange gases

Answer: b) Provide structural support and protection

Question: Which activity is considered an aerobic exercise?

a) Weightlifting

b) Sprinting

c) Yoga

d) Cycling

Answer: d) Cycling

Question: 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

Question: Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical activity?

a) Increased risk of chronic diseases

b) Weakened immune system

c) Improved mental health

d) Slower metabolism

Answer: c) Improved mental health

Question: What is the importance of stretching exercises in a fitness routine?

a) Decrease flexibility

b) Increase the risk of injury

c) Improve flexibility and prevent injuries

d) Reduce blood circulation

Answer: c) Improve flexibility and prevent injuries

Question: In which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart relax and fill with blood?

a) Systole

b) Diastole

c) Atrioventricular

d) Bundle of His

Answer: b) Diastole

Question: What is the purpose of the respiratory system?

a) Pump blood

b) Exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

c) Produce hormones

d) Break down food

Answer: b) Exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

Question: Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion?

a) Hinge joint

b) Pivot joint

c) Ball-and-socket joint

d) Fixed joint

Answer: c) Ball-and-socket joint

Question: What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure?

a) Blood pressure

b) Body fat percentage

c) Height-to-weight ratio

d) Bone density

Answer: c) Height-to-weight ratio

Question: Which of the following is a common symptom of dehydration?

a) Increased energy levels

b) Dark yellow urine

c) Excessive salivation

d) Elevated body temperature

Answer: b) Dark yellow urine

Question: What is the purpose of the nervous system?

a) Pump blood

b) Regulate body temperature

c) Control and coordinate body activities

d) Produce digestive enzymes

Answer: c) Control and coordinate body activities

Question: Which sport involves throwing a heavy metal ball for distance?

a) Javelin throw

b) Shot put

c) Discus throw

d) Hammer throw

Answer: b) Shot put

Question: What is the function of the lymphatic system?

a) Pump blood

b) Digest food

c) Carry nutrients to cells

d) Maintain fluid balance and immune defense

Answer: d) Maintain fluid balance and immune defense

Question: How does regular exercise contribute to bone health?

a) Decreases bone density

b) Increases the risk of fractures

c) Stimulates bone growth and strengthens bones

d) Reduces the production of red blood cells

Answer: c) Stimulates bone growth and strengthens bones