JSS2 First Term PHE Past Questions And Answers
Physical and Health Education (PHE) questions for JSS2 First Term:
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
a) Pumping blood
b) Breathing and gas exchange
c) Digesting food
d) Regulating body temperature
Answer: b) Breathing and gas exchange
Which of the following is a cardiovascular exercise?
a) Weightlifting
b) Running
c) Yoga
d) Stretching
Answer: b) Running
What does BMI stand for?
a) Body Mass Index
b) Balanced Meal Intake
c) Basic Muscle Indicator
d) Breathing Measurement Index
Answer: a) Body Mass Index
In which sport would you find the term “slam dunk”?
a) Soccer
b) Basketball
c) Tennis
d) Swimming
Answer: b) Basketball
What is the purpose of warm-up exercises before physical activities?
a) Increase heart rate
b) Cool down the body
c) Reduce flexibility
d) Enhance muscle cramps
Answer: a) Increase heart rate
Which nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?
a) Protein
b) Carbohydrates
c) Vitamins
d) Fats
Answer: b) Carbohydrates
What does CPR stand for?
a) Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation
b) Centralized Physical Recovery
c) Controlled Pressure Relief
d) Cardiac Performance Review
Answer: a) Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation
What is the recommended daily water intake for a healthy individual?
a) 1 liter
b) 3 liters
c) 5 liters
d) 8 glasses (approximately 2 liters)
Answer: d) 8 glasses (approximately 2 liters)
Which component of fitness is related to the ability to bend, stretch, and twist the body?
a) Cardiovascular endurance
b) Flexibility
c) Muscular strength
d) Balance
Answer: b) Flexibility
What is the function of the skeletal system?
a) Pumping blood
b) Providing structure and support
c) Regulating body temperature
d) Producing hormones
Answer: b) Providing structure and support
In a game of soccer, how many players are on each team?
a) 8
b) 10
c) 11
d) 12
Answer: c) 11
Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?
a) Increased energy levels
b) Dark yellow urine
c) Excessive sweating
d) Rapid heartbeat
Answer: b) Dark yellow urine
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
a) Digesting food
b) Transmitting signals between body parts
c) Pumping blood
d) Providing structural support
Answer: b) Transmitting signals between body parts
Which of the following is a common warm-up exercise?
a) Plank
b) Jumping jacks
c) Bench press
d) Deadlift
Answer: b) Jumping jacks
What is the purpose of cooling down exercises after physical activities?
a) Increase heart rate
b) Reduce muscle soreness
c) Improve flexibility
d) Elevate body temperature
Answer: b) Reduce muscle soreness
Which sport is associated with the term “forehand”?
a) Golf
b) Tennis
c) Archery
d) Badminton
Answer: b) Tennis
What is the role of proteins in the body?
a) Provide energy
b) Build and repair tissues
c) Regulate body temperature
d) Enhance flexibility
Answer: b) Build and repair tissues
What does the acronym FITT stand for in relation to exercise?
a) Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
b) Fitness, Injuries, Techniques, Training
c) Food, Intervals, Timing, Targets
d) Flexibility, Intensity, Time, Tone
Answer: a) Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy lifestyle?
a) Sedentary behavior
b) Irregular sleep patterns
c) Balanced diet and regular exercise
d) Excessive caffeine intake
Answer: c) Balanced diet and regular exercise
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
a) Pumping blood
b) Breaking down food
c) Eliminating waste from the body
d) Controlling body temperature
Answer: c) Eliminating waste from the body.
