Primary 4 – First Term Examination for Physical and Health Education (PHE) Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 4 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (PHE) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH MAKING GUIDES 

Class: Primary 4 Time Allowed: 1 Hour Total Marks: 70

SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. Physical and Health Education teaches us about ______.

A. cooking food  B. our body and how to stay healthy  C. farming  D. singing

2. One of the importance of exercise is ______.

A. making us lazy  B. making us weak  C. keeping us strong and healthy  D. making us sick

3. Which of these is a locomotor movement?

A. Jumping  B. Clapping  C. Waving  D. Writing

4. Which of these is a non-locomotor movement?

A. Running  B. Turning  C. Hopping  D. Walking

5. The following are examples of ball games except ______.

A. Football  B. Handball  C. Table Tennis  D. Swimming

6. The person who controls a football match is called a ______.

A. referee  B. goalkeeper  C. teacher  D. striker

7. A place where sports are played is called a ______.

A. classroom  B. playground  C. kitchen  D. library

8. Which of the following is a safety rule in sports?

A. Push others  B. Use correct sportswear  C. Fight during play  D. Ignore rules

9. Which part of the body helps us to breathe?

A. Heart  B. Brain  C. Lungs  D. Liver

10. The organ that pumps blood is called ______.

A. Heart  B. Kidney  C. Eye  D. Lungs

11. Which food helps to build our body?

A. Protein  B. Oil  C. Sugar  D. Fat

12. Which of these is a good hygiene practice?

A. Not brushing teeth  B. Bathing daily  C. Wearing dirty clothes  D. Sleeping all day

13. Which of these helps our bones to be strong?

A. Fish  B. Stone  C. Sand  D. Paper

14. A running race of 100 metres is called ______.

A. long jump  B. marathon  C. sprint  D. swimming

15. The ability to move quickly is called ______.

A. strength  B. speed  C. flexibility  D. balance

16. Handball is played using ______.

A. feet  B. hands  C. head  D. legs

17. Personal hygiene means ______.

A. keeping our body clean  B. fighting others  C. ignoring neatness  D. not bathing

18. Which of these is used to protect the head in sports?

A. Helmet  B. Gloves  C. Boots  D. Whistle

19. Which activity is good for the heart?

A. Sleeping always  B. Running and exercise  C. Watching TV  D. Smoking

20. A person who treats sick people is called a ______.

A. teacher  B. doctor  C. farmer  D. driver

ANSWER KEY – SECTION A

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. B

SECTION B – THEORY (50 Marks)

INSTRUCTION – Answer all questions.

Question 1 (10 Marks)

(a) What is Physical Education? (2 marks)

(b) State two importance of Physical Education. (4 marks)

(c) Mention four examples of locomotor movements. (4 marks)

Answer:

(a) Physical Education is the study of the body and activities that help us stay strong and healthy.

(b) Importance:

I. It keeps us fit.

II. It makes our muscles strong.

III. It improves our health.

(c) Examples: Walking, running, hopping, jumping.

 

Question 2 (10 Marks)

(a) What is personal hygiene? (2 marks)

(b) Mention four personal hygiene practices. (4 marks)

(c) Write two reasons why personal hygiene is important. (4 marks)

Answer:
(a) Personal hygiene is keeping our body clean and healthy.

(b) Bathing daily, brushing teeth, washing clothes, cutting nails.

(c) It prevents diseases and makes us look neat.

 

Question 3 (10 Marks)

(a) Name any three parts of the body and their functions. (6 marks)

(b) Which organ pumps blood? (2 marks)

(c) What organ helps us to breathe? (2 marks)

Answer:

(a) I. Eyes – for seeing II. Ears – for hearing III. Legs – for walking

(b) Heart

(c) Lungs

 

Question 4 (10 Marks)

Draw and label three sports equipment (e.g., whistle, ball, helmet, boots).

Marking: Drawing 6 marks, Labels 4 marks.

 

Question 5 (10 Marks)

(a) What is first aid? (2 marks)

(b) Mention four items found in a first aid box. (4 marks)

(c) State two uses of first aid. (4 marks)

Answer:

(a) First aid is the immediate care given to an injured or sick person before a doctor arrives.

(b) Bandage, scissors, cotton wool, plaster.

(c) I. It stops bleeding. II. It prevents infection.