Physical Education and Health

Question 1

1Which event is a jumping event in athletics?

Easy

A. discus B. javelin C. 400 m D. triple jump

Question 2

2In the 4 × 100 m relay, the baton must be passed within a changeover zone of

Medium

A. 20 m B. 10 m C. 50 m D. 30 m

Question 3

3In the long jump, the jump is measured from the

Easy

A. centre of the pit B. take-off line to the nearest mark in the sand C. start of the runway D. farthest mark in the sand

Question 4

4In the high jump, the technique of going over the bar backwards and head first is the

Easy

A. straddle B. scissors kick C. Fosbury flop D. western roll

Question 5

5In the high jump, an athlete is eliminated after

Easy

A. five attempts B. two attempts C. three consecutive failures D. one failure

Question 6

6The shot put must be released

Easy

A. with a full arm swing like a javelin B. underarm C. with both hands D. from the shoulder with one hand

Question 7

7Participation in sport helps young people to

Easy

A. become lazy B. skip school C. develop discipline and teamwork D. avoid friends

Question 8

8The discus is thrown from a

Easy

A. circle B. pit C. lane D. runway

Question 9

9In the 100 m race, a false start is when a runner

Easy

A. finishes last B. wears spikes C. leaves the blocks before the gun D. runs in lane 1

Question 10

10In the shot put, the shot must be

Easy

A. rolled B. thrown with both hands C. thrown overarm like a ball D. put from the shoulder with one hand