SS2 First Term HPE Past Questions And Answers

 

Here they are;

Question: What is the primary purpose of warming up before physical activities?

 

a) To increase flexibility

b) To decrease heart rate

c) To limit energy expenditure

d) To improve endurance

 

Answer: a) To increase flexibility

 

Question: Which component of fitness is targeted during cardiovascular exercises?

 

a) Muscular strength

b) Flexibility

c) Cardiovascular endurance

d) Body composition

 

Answer: c) Cardiovascular endurance

 

Question: In team sports, what does the acronym “HPE” stand for?

 

a) High Performance Exercise

b) Health and Physical Education

c) Human Performance Enhancement

d) Home Physical Environment

 

Answer: b) Health and Physical Education

 

Question: During a proper cool-down, what is important to help prevent muscle soreness?

 

a) Hydrating with cold water

b) Static stretching

c) High-intensity exercises

d) Skipping the cool-down altogether

 

Answer: b) Static stretching

 

Question: Which of the following activities primarily improves muscular strength?

 

a) Jogging

b) Weightlifting

c) Yoga

d) Cycling

 

Answer: b) Weightlifting

 

Question: What is the recommended duration for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week?

 

a) 30 minutes

b) 60 minutes

c) 90 minutes

d) 120 minutes

 

Answer: b) 60 minutes

 

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

 

a) Increased stress levels

b) Improved concentration

c) Reduced sleep quality

d) Decreased mood elevation

 

Answer: b) Improved concentration

 

Question: What is the purpose of a warm-up in the context of physical education?

 

a) To fatigue muscles

b) To prepare the body for exercise

c) To induce rapid weight loss

d) To measure flexibility

 

Answer: b) To prepare the body for exercise

 

Question: Which muscle group is primarily targeted during abdominal exercises?

 

a) Quadriceps

b) Hamstrings

c) Abdominals

d) Deltoids

 

Answer: c) Abdominals

 

Question: What does BMI stand for in the context of assessing body composition?

 

a) Body Mass Index

b) Balanced Muscle Intensity

c) Basal Metabolic Indicator

d) Body Measurement Index

 

Answer: a) Body Mass Index

 

Question: Which of the following is a dynamic stretching exercise?

 

a) Toe touch stretch

b) Shoulder stretch

c) Walking lunges

d) Seated forward bend

 

Answer: c) Walking lunges

 

Question: What is the purpose of the FITT principle in designing a fitness program?

 

a) To calculate body mass

b) To assess flexibility

c) To determine exercise intensity, frequency, duration, and type

d) To estimate daily calorie intake

 

Answer: c) To determine exercise intensity, frequency, duration, and type

 

Question: In which of the following activities does anaerobic metabolism play a significant role?

 

a) Marathon running

b) Swimming

c) Sprinting

d) Cycling at a moderate pace

 

Answer: c) Sprinting

 

Question: What is the recommended rest period between sets during strength training?

 

a) 10 seconds

b) 30 seconds

c) 60 seconds

d) 120 seconds

 

Answer: c) 60 seconds

 

Question: Which factor is crucial for preventing dehydration during physical activity?

 

a) Consuming caffeinated beverages

b) Ignoring fluid intake

c) Listening to thirst cues

d) Waiting until feeling extremely thirsty

 

Answer: c) Listening to thirst cues

 

Question: What is the role of carbohydrates in the diet of an athlete?

 

a) Promoting muscle growth

b) Providing quick energy

c) Enhancing bone density

d) Aiding in fat metabolism

 

Answer: b) Providing quick energy

 

Question: Which of the following is an example of a flexibility exercise?

 

a) Bench press

b) Tricep dips

c) Leg curls

d) Shoulder stretches

 

Answer: d) Shoulder stretches

 

Question: What is the purpose of the cool-down phase after physical activity?

 

a) To celebrate completion of the workout

b) To gradually decrease heart rate and prevent blood pooling

c) To perform high-intensity exercises

d) To test endurance levels

 

Answer: b) To gradually decrease heart rate and prevent blood pooling

 

Question: What is the minimum recommended frequency of strength training sessions per week?

 

a) Once a week

b) Twice a week

c) Three times a week

d) Four times a week

 

Answer: b) Twice a week

 

Question: In a fitness program, what does the term “progressive overload” refer to?

 

a) Consistently using the same weight

b) Gradually increasing exercise intensity to promote adaptations

c) Avoiding any form of resistance training

d) Exercising at a constant pace

 

Answer: b) Gradually increasing exercise intensity to promote adaptations.