Primary 6 – First Term Examination for Physical and Health Education Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 6 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (50 marks)

INSTRUCTION – Each question carries 1 mark. Choose the best answer.

1. Which of the following is a component of physical fitness?

A. Hopping only  B. Flexibility  C. Sleeping lots  D. Eating sweets

2. Which of these is a long-distance track event?

A. 50 m dash  B. 100 m sprint  C. 800 m race  D. Standing broad jump

3. The term “creative rhythmic activities” refers to:

A. Running only  B. Jumping without rhythm  C. Movement with rhythm/music  D. Sitting quietly

4. In football, the player who defends the goal is called the:

A. Referee  B. Striker  C. Goal-keeper  D. Mid-fielder

5. One safety measure in sport is:

A. Wearing shoes appropriate for the ground  B. Playing with broken equipment  C. Ignoring warm-up  D. Running into others carelessly

6. Personal hygiene includes:

A. Not bathing for days  B. Cleaning nails and hair  C. Sleeping in dirty clothes always  D. Sharing someone else’s toothbrush

7. Which of these is a non-communicable disease?

A. Malaria  B. Tuberculosis  C. Diabetes  D. Measles

8. What is a pathogen?

A. A healthy food  B. A micro-organism that causes disease  C. A tool for sport  D. A fitness exercise

9. Which of these is a benefit of regular physical activity?

A. Weaker muscles  B. Better concentration  C. More illnesses  D. Poor posture

10. A relay race involves:

A. One person running alone  B. Two people carrying a baton one after the other  C. Four people with baton exchange  D. Sitting down and then standing

11. Which sport uses a net and ball and is played by teams of six on each side?

A. Table tennis  B. Volleyball  C. Swimming  D. Cricket

12. Good nutrition helps in:

A. Making you tired all the time  B. Preventing infection and building muscles  C. Causing disease always  D. Ignoring meals

13. Which action will help prevent the spread of communicable disease?

A. Sharing drinking cups without cleaning them  B. Covering your mouth when you cough  C. Never washing hands  D. Keeping unclean water

14. Physical fitness measurement might include:

A. Watching TV  B. Measuring agility with shuttle-run  C. Sleeping all day  D. Listening to music only

15. Stretching, bending, twisting are examples of:

A. Non-locomotor movements  B. Locomotor movements only  C. Holding a pose forever  D. Eating movements

16. Which of the following is part of first aid kit content?

A. Broken glass  B. Clean bandages  C. Used tissue  D. Soil

17. The basic safety rule in swimming is to:

A. Dive without checking depth  B. Swim unsupervised in unknown waters  C. Always swim where a lifeguard or teacher is present  D. Jump into shallow water

18. A healthy diet should include:

A. Only sugars  B. Variety of fruits, vegetables, protein  C. Only fats  D. Only junk food

19. Which of these is a field event in athletics?

A. 100 m sprint  B. Long jump  C. 4 × 100 m relay  D. 800 m

20. Why is maintaining sports equipment important?

A. So it breaks quickly  B. So players get injured  C. To prolong life of equipment and ensure safety  D. So cost goes up

 

SECTION B: THEORY / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (50 marks)

INSTRUCTION – Answer all questions. Write clearly. Diagrams may help.

Question 1 (10 marks)

a. Define the following terms: physical fitness, agility, flexibility. (3 marks)

b. List three field events in athletics. (2 marks)

c. Describe two benefits of physical fitness for a Primary 6 pupil. (2 marks)

d. Name one measurement activity for agility and one for balance. (2 marks)

e. Why is warm-up and cool-down important before and after sports? (1 mark)

 

Question 2 (10 marks)

a. What is meant by “personal health and hygiene”? (2 marks)

b. List three habits that promote good personal hygiene. (3 marks)

c. Explain two consequences of poor hygiene on health. (2 marks)

d. How often should you brush your teeth and why? (1 mark)

e. What role does nutrition play in maintaining good health? (2 marks)

 

Question 3 (10 marks)

a. Define relay race and outline how the baton exchange should be done. (3 marks)

b. Name two team sports taught in Primary 6 and state one basic rule of each. (4 marks)

c. How can students ensure safety when using sports equipment? (2 marks)

d. Why should one respect the referee/officials during games? (1 mark)

 

Question 4 (10 marks)

a. What is a communicable disease and give one example. (2 marks)

b. What is a non-communicable disease and give one example. (2 marks)

c. List two ways communicable diseases are spread. (2 marks)

d. Suggest two prevention methods for non-communicable diseases in children. (2 marks)

e. How does regular physical activity reduce the risk of disease? (2 marks)

 

Question 5 (10 marks)

a. Explain what a “first aid kit” is and state three items you would find in one. (3 marks)

b. Describe two emergency situations in school or home that may require first aid. (2 marks)

c. Outline two safety rules before participating in water (swimming) activities. (2 marks)

d. Why is it important to maintain sports facilities and equipment? (3 marks)

 

ANSWER KEY / MARKING GUIDE

Section A (MCQs) – Correct Answers

1. B 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. B 7. B 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. C

 

Section B (Theory) – Suggested Answers

Question 1

a. I. Physical Fitness is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigour and without undue fatigue. (1 mark)

II. Agility is the ability to change body position quickly and efficiently. (1 mark)

III. Flexibility is the ability of joints and muscles to move through their full range of motion. (1 mark)

b. Three field events:

I. long jump

II. high jump,

III shot put (or discus). (2 marks)

c. Benefits:

I. improved health

II. better academic concentration

III. stronger muscles. (2 marks)

d. Measurement activities:

I. agility – 10 m shuttle run

II. balance – beam walk or one-leg stand. (2 marks)

e. Warm-up/cool-down importance:

I. It prevents injury.

II. It helps recovery. (1 mark)

 

Question 2 

a. Personal health and hygiene is the practices to keep one’s body and surroundings clean and healthy. (2 marks)

b. Habits:

I. regular bathing

II. washing hands before eating

III. brushing teeth. (3 marks)

c. Consequences:

I. increased risk of infection.

II. poor self-esteem

III. tooth decay. (2 marks)

d. Frequency of brushing: twice daily to remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. (1 mark)

e. Role of nutrition:

I. supplies energy

II. builds/grows body

III. fights disease. (2 marks)

 

Question 3

a. Relay race is a track event where team members take turns running with a baton. Baton exchange must be smooth within the exchange zone and one hand over to next runner without dropping. (3 marks)

b. Two team sports & rules:

I. Volleyball – each team has six players, must not catch ball.

II. Football – off-side rule or must not use hands (for outfield players). (4 marks)

c. Safety with equipment:

I. check for damage

II. wear correct shoes

III. use correct technique. (2 marks)

d. Respect for officials: to ensure fair play and orderly game. (1 mark)

 

Question 4 

a. I. Communicable disease is a disease that can be spread from one person to another, e.g., malaria. (2 marks)

II. Non-communicable disease is a disease not spread person-to-person, e.g., diabetes. (2 marks)

III. Spread of communicable diseases: through droplets, contaminated water/food. (2 marks)

b. Prevention of non-communicable diseases: regular exercise, healthy diet. (2 marks)

c. How physical activity reduces disease risk:

I. It strengthens heart, controls weight.

II. It improves immune system. (2 marks)

 

Question 5

a. First aid kit is a container of supplies used to give immediate help when injury or illness occurs; items – bandages, antiseptic solution, scissors, gloves. (3 marks)

b. Emergency situations:

I. student falls in playground and cuts hand.

II. athlete cramps during sports; home – stove fire. (2 marks)

c. Swimming safety rules:

I. always swim under supervision.

II. check water depth before diving.

III. wear appropriate gear. (2 marks)

d. Importance of maintaining facilities/equipment:

I. It is safe to use.

II. It prolongs life of equipment.

III. It prevents injuries.

IV. It is cost-effective. (3 marks)