2022 JAMB Physical and Health Education Past Questions

Questions 1–50

1. 1.

   Which of these bodies is responsible for organizing athletic competitions in Nigeria?

   1. A.AFN
   2. B.BFN
   3. C.GAN
   4. D.HFN

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   Answer: A. AFN

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2. 2.

   A physically fit individual enjoys the following except

   1. A.carrying out his normal duty satisfactorily
   2. B.easily overcoming minor and major illness
   3. C.feeling a sense of wellness
   4. D.growing very tall and fat

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   Answer: D. growing very tall and fat

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3. 3.

   Physical education can be defined as education for

   1. A.All round development
   2. B.Development of physical skills
   3. C.Development of social interaction
   4. D.Physical and mental development

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   Answer: A. All round development

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4. 4.

   Which of the following best describes physical fitness?

   1. A.lift heavy load
   2. B.overcome stress
   3. C.perform work
   4. D.relate freely

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   Answer: C. perform work

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5. 5.

   Which of the following is not a physical fitness test?

   1. A.Breaststroke
   2. B.Broad jump
   3. C.Pull ups
   4. D.Sit-ups

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   Answer: A. Breaststroke

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6. 6.

   Which of the following is not a recommended sport wear?

   1. A.Canvas and socks
   2. B.gowns
   3. C.shorts
   4. D.Track suits

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   Answer: B. gowns

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7. 7.

   Which of the following formations of play is most suitable for defensive strategy in soccer?

   1. A.2:3:5
   2. B.2:4:4
   3. C.4:2:4
   4. D.4:4:2

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   Answer: D. 4:4:2

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8. 8.

   When a white flag is raised during a track event, it is an indication that

   1. A.A runner is being expected
   2. B.All is set
   3. C.An athlete is injured
   4. D.Game is over

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   Answer: B. All is set

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9. 9.

   Which of the following games is started with a jump ball?

   1. A.Basketball
   2. B.Handball
   3. C.soccer
   4. D.Squash

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   Answer: A. Basketball

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10. 10.

    A goal is scored by handball only when the ball.

    1. A.Crosses the goal line in-between the upright and crossbar
    2. B.Goes out of play by the side line or goal line
    3. C.Hits any of the crossbar of the upright and bounces back
    4. D.Is to be thrown from the 9 metres mark of the court

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    Answer: A. Crosses the goal line in-between the upright and crossbar

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11. 11.

    What is mixed double race in racket games?

    1. A.1 male vs 1 female
    2. B.2 males vs 2 females
    3. C.1 male and 1 female vs 1 male and 1 female
    4. D.2 females vs 2 females

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    Answer: C. 1 male and 1 female vs 1 male and 1 female

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12. 12.

    Which part of javelin lands to make a valid throw?

    1. A.Binding
    2. B.Butt
    3. C.Handle
    4. D.Tip

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    Answer: D. Tip

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13. 13.

    The start, pacing and finishing are the three ........ of sprinting.

    1. A.Aces
    2. B.Cases
    3. C.Faces
    4. D.Phases

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    Answer: D. Phases

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14. 14.

    The following are basic strokes in swimming except

    1. A.basic crawl
    2. B.breast stroke
    3. C.butterfly
    4. D.gliding

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    Answer: D. gliding

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15. 15.

    Insufficient warm-up activities may result to

    1. A.Anaemia
    2. B.Convulsion
    3. C.Nausea
    4. D.Strain

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    Answer: D. Strain

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16. 16.

    In volley game, a team is allowed to hit the ball .................. times only

    1. A.2
    2. B.3
    3. C.4
    4. D.5

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    Answer: B. 3

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17. 17.

    Desirable health practices include the following except

    1. A.Adequate diet
    2. B.Freedom from drugs
    3. C.Immunization
    4. D.Self-medication

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    Answer: D. Self-medication

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18. 18.

    Which of these is not true about a warm up exercise? It

    1. A.Improves performance
    2. B.Increases muscular contraction
    3. C.Reduces blood circulation
    4. D.Reduces incidence of injury

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    Answer: C. Reduces blood circulation

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19. 19.

    The following are values derived from swimming except

    1. A.entertainment
    2. B.recreational
    3. C.safety
    4. D.social

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    Answer: A. entertainment

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20. 20.

    Which of the following is a style in high jump?

    1. A.Hang
    2. B.Hitch-kick
    3. C.Sail
    4. D.Straddle

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    Answer: D. Straddle

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21. 21.

    Which of the following aspects is concerned with the development of the muscles of the legs, arms and abdomen?

    1. A.Emotional
    2. B.Mental
    3. C.Physical
    4. D.Psychological

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    Answer: C. Physical

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22. 22.

    The standard measurement of a hockey pitch is ......... by ......... metres.

    1. A.19.44, 22.9
    2. B.20.9,14
    3. C.22.9, 8.66
    4. D.91.44, 54.86

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    Answer: D. 91.44, 54.86

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23. 23.

    In which of the following events does an athlete jump for height?

    1. A.Hammer
    2. B.Hurdles
    3. C.Long jump
    4. D.Pole vault

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    Answer: D. Pole vault

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24. 24.

    Which of these individuals assists performer in gymnastics?

    1. A.Coach
    2. B.judge
    3. C.referee
    4. D.spotter

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    Answer: D. spotter

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25. 25.

    Which of these is not a function of sports on modern day society?

    1. A.Helps to reduce inflation
    2. B.Is used for both economic and political games
    3. C.It is used to reduce tension
    4. D.It serves as a means of livelihood

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    Answer: A. Helps to reduce inflation

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26. 26.

    The game of football is played in two halves of ....... minutes each.

    1. A.30
    2. B.45
    3. C.55
    4. D.60

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    Answer: B. 45

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27. 27.

    Rotation of players in volleyball is

    1. A.anticlockwise
    2. B.clockwise
    3. C.even numbers rotate first
    4. D.no define system

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    Answer: B. clockwise

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28. 28.

    Flexibility can be defined as the ability to

    1. A.Control excess weight
    2. B.Control the movement of object over another
    3. C.Maintain stability and rest
    4. D.Move easily in different directions

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    Answer: D. Move easily in different directions

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29. 29.

    The two major divisions in gymnastics are

    1. A.Activities with and without apparatus
    2. B.Ring and flexibility
    3. C.Stunts and tumbling
    4. D.Strength and balance

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    Answer: A. Activities with and without apparatus

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30. 30.

    NICEGA is a body responsible for the organization of sports and games among Nigerian

    1. A.armed forces
    2. B.colleges of education
    3. C.polytechnics
    4. D.secondary schools

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    Answer: B. colleges of education

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31. 31.

    An injury resulting from the forceful twisting of the joint is called

    1. A.Dislocation
    2. B.fracture
    3. C.sprain
    4. D.strain

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    Answer: C. sprain

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32. 32.

    Who is a sports journalist?

    1. A.An individual trained to counsel athletes
    2. B.One who instructs the athletes on how to win their opponents
    3. C.Professional that impact knowledge in the student
    4. D.Sports writer that reports and analyses sports and games

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    Answer: D. Sports writer that reports and analyses sports and games

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33. 33.

    The following are aspects of leisure activities except

    1. A.Fishing
    2. B.Gardening
    3. C.Playing
    4. D.Wrestling

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    Answer: D. Wrestling

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34. 34.

    When an athlete beats the gun twice in a track event, he is

    1. A.allowed one more trial
    2. B.disqualified
    3. C.placed on the last lane
    4. D.suspended

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    Answer: B. disqualified

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35. 35.

    The following are components of physical fitness except

    1. A.Agility
    2. B.Balance
    3. C.Endurance
    4. D.Stability

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    Answer: D. Stability

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36. 36.

    Which of these is a traditional dance?

    1. A.Atilogwu
    2. B.Gospel
    3. C.High life
    4. D.Jazz

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    Answer: A. Atilogwu

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37. 37.

    The following are causes of human trafficking except

    1. A.broken homes
    2. B.ignorance
    3. C.ill-health
    4. D.poverty

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    Answer: C. ill-health

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38. 38.

    A good finishing in races is described as

    1. A.Jumping at the finishing line
    2. B.Looking back at other athletes
    3. C.Running through the finishing line
    4. D.Slowing down towards the finishing line

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    Answer: C. Running through the finishing line

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39. 39.

    Swimming competition usually takes place in the

    1. A.arena
    2. B.court
    3. C.field
    4. D.pool

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    Answer: D. pool

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40. 40.

    In a game of volleyball, a player is allowed to hit the ball ...... time(s)

    1. A.5
    2. B.4
    3. C.1
    4. D.3

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    Answer: C. 1

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41. 41.

    Which of the following prepares one for other sports?

    1. A.Athletics
    2. B.Physical exercise
    3. C.Gymnastics
    4. D.Play

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    Answer: C. Gymnastics

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42. 42.

    Which of these is not a gymnastic activity?

    1. A.Backward roll
    2. B.Crab walk
    3. C.Hand spring
    4. D.Hockey

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    Answer: D. Hockey

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43. 43.

    To win a match of volleyball game, a team must win ........... sets of playing rounds.

    1. A.3
    2. B.6
    3. C.9
    4. D.12

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    Answer: A. 3

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44. 44.

    Which of the following equipment are used to play badminton game?

    1. A.Bat and ball
    2. B.Bat and shuttle
    3. C.Racket and shuttle
    4. D.Racket and ball

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    Answer: C. Racket and shuttle

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45. 45.

    The body charged with the organization of football game in Nigeria is called

    1. A.National Amateur Football Association
    2. B.National Sports Commission
    3. C.Nigerian Football Federation
    4. D.Nigeria Soccer Association

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    Answer: C. Nigerian Football Federation

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46. 46.

    A relay team consists of ........ athletes

    1. A.4
    2. B.6
    3. C.8
    4. D.10

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    Answer: A. 4

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47. 47.

    Which of the following is a non-locomotor movement?

    1. A.Bending
    2. B.Crawling
    3. C.Jumping
    4. D.Running

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    Answer: A. Bending

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48. 48.

    Which of the following does not assist in detecting drug addict?

    1. A.Neglect of appearance
    2. B.possession of drugs
    3. C.Spirit of sportsmanship
    4. D.Stealing and borrowing of money

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    Answer: C. Spirit of sportsmanship

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49. 49.

    What is the distance in meter(s) between the take-off board and the jumping pit in the long jump event?

    1. A.1
    2. B.1.5
    3. C.2
    4. D.3

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    Answer: A. 1

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50. 50.

    During physical exercise, the body requires more supply of

    1. A.Carbon monoxide
    2. B.Hydrogen
    3. C.Carbon dioxide
    4. D.Oxygen

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    Answer: D. Oxygen

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