JSS2 Second Term PHE Past Questions And Answers
Physical and Health Education (PHE) questions for JSS2 Second Term:
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
a) Digesting food
b) Carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells
c) Regulating body temperature
d) Providing structural support
Answer: b) Carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells
Which of the following activities helps improve muscular endurance?
a) Sprinting
b) Weightlifting
c) Long-distance running
d) Yoga
Answer: c) Long-distance running
What is the purpose of the warm-up phase in a fitness program?
a) Build muscle mass
b) Prevent injury and prepare the body for exercise
c) Increase flexibility
d) Enhance cardiovascular endurance
Answer: b) Prevent injury and prepare the body for exercise
In which sport would you find the term “backstroke”?
a) Swimming
b) Cycling
c) Table tennis
d) Volleyball
Answer: a) Swimming
What does the acronym RICE stand for in sports injury management?
a) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
b) Running, Intensity, Cardio, Endurance
c) Resistance, Inhale, Cool down, Energize
d) Rehydrate, Inspire, Coordination, Exercise
Answer: a) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Which nutrient is essential for the formation of red blood cells?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Iron
d) Vitamins
Answer: c) Iron
What is the function of the digestive system?
a) Pumping blood
b) Regulating body temperature
c) Breaking down food for absorption of nutrients
d) Transmitting signals between body parts
Answer: c) Breaking down food for absorption of nutrients
What is the purpose of static stretching?
a) Increase heart rate
b) Improve flexibility and range of motion
c) Build muscle strength
d) Enhance cardiovascular endurance
Answer: b) Improve flexibility and range of motion
In a game of volleyball, how many players are on each team?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
Answer: b) 6
Which of the following is a measure of muscular strength?
a) Flexibility
b) Endurance
c) Maximum weight lifted
d) Heart rate
Answer: c) Maximum weight lifted
What is the recommended duration for a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise session?
a) 15 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 45 minutes
d) 60 minutes
Answer: b) 30 minutes
Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical activity on mental health?
a) Increased stress levels
b) Improved mood and reduced anxiety
c) Decreased concentration
d) Enhanced social isolation
Answer: b) Improved mood and reduced anxiety
What is the role of carbohydrates in the body during exercise?
a) Build and repair tissues
b) Provide quick energy
c) Regulate body temperature
d) Enhance flexibility
Answer: b) Provide quick energy
Which component of fitness is associated with the ability to maintain an upright position against gravity?
a) Flexibility
b) Balance
c) Muscular strength
d) Cardiovascular endurance
Answer: b) Balance
What is the purpose of the cool-down phase in a fitness program?
a) Increase heart rate
b) Improve flexibility and prevent muscle soreness
c) Build muscle mass
d) Enhance cardiovascular endurance
Answer: b) Improve flexibility and prevent muscle soreness
What is the function of the endocrine system?
a) Pumping blood
b) Providing structural support
c) Producing hormones and regulating body functions
d) Breaking down food
Answer: c) Producing hormones and regulating body functions
Which of the following is a dynamic stretching exercise?
a) Tricep stretch
b) Hamstring stretch
c) Jumping lunges
d) Shoulder stretch
Answer: c) Jumping lunges
What is the primary role of the muscular system?
a) Pumping blood
b) Regulating body temperature
c) Providing structural support
d) Producing movement
Answer: d) Producing movement
In a game of badminton, how many points are needed to win a set?
a) 15
b) 21
c) 25
d) 30
Answer: b) 21
What is the primary function of the exocrine glands in the body?
a) Produce hormones
b) Regulate body temperature
c) Secrete substances through ducts
d) Provide structural support
Answer: c) Secrete substances through ducts.
