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Question 1Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

In the context of physical education, which statement best describes the term 'physical education' as a discipline?

  1. It is a theoretical subject that excludes practical movement experiences.
  2. It is an instructional programme that uses physical activity to develop the whole person. Correct answer.
  3. It is a branch of medical science that treats sports injuries.
  4. It is a recreational activity limited to competitive team games.

Explanation

Physical education is an educational process that uses physical activities to promote physical, mental, social, and emotional development. It is not limited to injury treatment, competitive games, or theory alone; it integrates practical movement with learning.

Question 2Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which of the following is a primary aim of physical education in school curricula?

  1. To prepare students exclusively for professional sports careers
  2. To replace academic subjects with daily training sessions
  3. To identify and train only talented athletes for competitions
  4. To promote holistic development through regular physical activity Correct answer.

Explanation

A central aim of physical education is the holistic development of individuals-physical, mental, social, and emotional-through participation in physical activity. It is inclusive and educational, not limited to elite sport or career preparation.

Question 3Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which objective of physical education is best illustrated when students learn to cooperate, follow rules, and respect opponents during a team game?

  1. Social objective Correct answer.
  2. Psychological objective
  3. Neuromuscular objective
  4. Physiological objective

Explanation

The social objective of physical education concerns developing interpersonal skills such as cooperation, teamwork, leadership, and respect for rules and others. Team games are a common medium for achieving these social outcomes.

Question 4Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which career option is most directly associated with the study of physical education and the promotion of active lifestyles in a community setting?

  1. Graphic designer
  2. Pharmacist
  3. Fitness instructor Correct answer.
  4. Civil engineer

Explanation

A fitness instructor applies knowledge of exercise science and physical education to help individuals and groups improve health and fitness. This role is a direct career pathway from physical education studies.

Question 5Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which of the following best defines 'career options' in the context of physical education?

  1. The range of professional paths available to those with qualifications in physical education Correct answer.
  2. The rules and regulations of various sports federations
  3. The compulsory subjects studied in secondary school
  4. The list of sports played in the Olympic Games

Explanation

Career options in physical education refer to the diverse professional roles-such as teacher, coach, trainer, therapist, or sports manager-that graduates can pursue. They are not about Olympic sports, school subjects, or federation rules.

Question 6Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

A physical education teacher designs a unit in which students set personal fitness goals, monitor their progress, and reflect on their effort. Which objective is being most directly addressed?

  1. Recreational objective
  2. Physiological objective
  3. Social objective
  4. Psychological objective Correct answer.

Explanation

Setting goals, self-monitoring, and reflection are mental and emotional processes that build self-regulation, motivation, and confidence-key elements of the psychological objective. While fitness improves, the emphasis here is on mental engagement.

Question 7Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which statement accurately distinguishes between the aims and objectives of physical education?

  1. Aims and objectives are identical terms and can be used interchangeably.
  2. Aims are broad long-term intentions, while objectives are specific and measurable steps toward them. Correct answer.
  3. Aims apply only to elite athletes, while objectives apply to all students.
  4. Aims are short-term and objectives are long-term outcomes.

Explanation

Aims describe the overall, long-range purpose of physical education, such as holistic development. Objectives are narrower, specific, and often measurable targets that help achieve those aims within a programme or lesson.

Question 8Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

A student who has completed a degree in physical education wishes to work with patients recovering from cardiac events by designing safe exercise programmes. Which career path is most appropriate?

  1. Sports journalist
  2. Recreational camp counsellor
  3. School sports administrator
  4. Clinical exercise physiologist Correct answer.

Explanation

Clinical exercise physiologists use exercise science to design and supervise rehabilitation and prevention programmes for patients with chronic conditions, including cardiac patients. This role requires advanced training in exercise physiology and clinical practice.

Question 9Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which of the following is an example of a neuromuscular objective in a physical education lesson?

  1. Building teamwork through a cooperative game
  2. Developing balance and coordination through a gymnastics sequence Correct answer.
  3. Reducing anxiety through relaxation techniques
  4. Improving cardiovascular endurance through circuit training

Explanation

Neuromuscular objectives concern the development of movement skills, coordination, balance, and reaction time through practice. A gymnastics sequence directly targets these neuromuscular qualities.

Question 10Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Why is physical education considered an integral part of the total education of a child?

  1. It contributes to physical, mental, social, and emotional development that academic subjects alone may not address. Correct answer.
  2. It provides a break from academic work and has no learning outcomes.
  3. It ensures every child becomes a professional athlete.
  4. It replaces the need for health education in schools.

Explanation

Physical education is integral because it addresses the whole child-physical fitness, mental alertness, social skills, and emotional well-being-complementing academic learning. It is not merely a break, nor does it guarantee professional sport or replace health education.

Question 11Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which career option in physical education focuses on designing and managing programmes and facilities for community sport participation?

  1. Sports biomechanist
  2. Athletic trainer
  3. Exercise psychologist
  4. Sport management and administration Correct answer.

Explanation

Sport management and administration involves planning, organising, and managing sport programmes, facilities, and events to promote participation. It is distinct from scientific or clinical roles.

Question 12Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

A physical education curriculum states that students should 'demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviour in physical activity settings.' This statement is best classified as:

  1. A career option in physical education
  2. A broad aim of physical education
  3. A specific learning objective Correct answer.
  4. A physiological training principle

Explanation

The statement is specific, observable, and measurable, making it a learning objective. Aims are broader and more general, while career options and training principles are different categories entirely.

Question 13Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which of the following best explains why physical education can serve as a foundation for careers beyond teaching and coaching?

  1. It develops transferable skills such as communication, leadership, and health literacy applicable in many professions. Correct answer.
  2. It focuses exclusively on competitive sport performance.
  3. It guarantees employment in the sports industry.
  4. It eliminates the need for further specialised training.

Explanation

Physical education builds transferable competencies-communication, teamwork, leadership, and health awareness-that are valuable in careers such as health promotion, sports management, and therapy. It does not guarantee jobs, focus only on competition, or replace specialised training.

Question 14Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

A school wants to evaluate whether its physical education programme is achieving its stated aim of holistic development. Which approach provides the strongest evidence?

  1. Assessing students' fitness, social skills, and attitudes toward activity using multiple measures Correct answer.
  2. Measuring only the percentage of students who join professional clubs
  3. Comparing the school's academic results with those of other schools
  4. Counting the number of trophies won by school teams

Explanation

Holistic development encompasses physical, social, and psychological domains, so evaluation should use multiple measures covering fitness, social behaviour, and attitudes. Trophy counts and professional club membership reflect only elite competitive outcomes, and academic results are not a direct measure of physical education aims.

Question 15Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

Which statement best reflects the relationship between physical education and health education?

  1. Physical education is concerned only with sport performance, while health education deals with all other aspects of well-being.
  2. Physical education is a subset of health education focused only on disease prevention.
  3. Health education has replaced physical education in modern curricula.
  4. Physical education and health education are complementary, with physical education emphasising movement and health education emphasising health-related knowledge and behaviours. Correct answer.

Explanation

Physical education and health education are complementary disciplines: physical education develops movement competence and fitness through activity, while health education builds knowledge, attitudes, and skills for healthy living. They overlap but are not subsets or replacements of each other.

Question 16Physical Education: Concept, Aims, Objectives and Career Options

A graduate in physical education is offered roles as a strength and conditioning coach, a sports nutritionist, and a physical education teacher. Which statement best analyses these as career options?

  1. All three require identical qualifications and can be practised interchangeably.
  2. Each role draws on physical education knowledge but requires distinct specialised training and certification. Correct answer.
  3. These roles are unrelated to physical education and should be excluded from career guidance.
  4. Only the teaching role is a legitimate career option for physical education graduates.

Explanation

Physical education provides a broad foundation, but specialised roles such as strength and conditioning coach, sports nutritionist, and teacher each demand specific additional training and certification. They are related but not interchangeable career paths.

Question 17Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

During a 400 m sprint, which energy system supplies the largest share of ATP for the working muscles?

  1. Oxidative phosphorylation
  2. Anaerobic glycolysis Correct answer.
  3. The ATP-CP (phosphagen) system
  4. The electron transport chain

Explanation

A maximal 400 m effort lasts roughly 45–60 seconds, which sits squarely in the anaerobic glycolytic window. Glycolysis breaks down glucose without oxygen and yields ATP fast enough to sustain near-maximal work for this duration, though lactate accumulates and fatigue follows.

Question 18Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which change is a typical long-term adaptation of the cardiovascular system to regular aerobic endurance training?

  1. Increased resting cardiac output
  2. Increased resting heart rate
  3. Reduced stroke volume
  4. Increased stroke volume Correct answer.

Explanation

Endurance training enlarges the left ventricle and improves contractility, so each beat ejects more blood. A larger stroke volume lets the heart maintain the same cardiac output at a lower resting rate, which is why trained athletes usually show bradycardia.

Question 19Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

A player collapses with heat stroke after training in high humidity. Which action should be taken first?

  1. Give oral fluids and wait for improvement
  2. Move to shade and begin rapid cooling Correct answer.
  3. Apply a heat rub to the legs
  4. Wrap the player in blankets to prevent shivering

Explanation

Exertional heat stroke is a medical emergency in which core temperature must be lowered without delay. The priority is to move the athlete to a cooler environment and start rapid cooling, such as cold-water immersion or ice towels, while emergency help is summoned.

Question 20Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

What is the correct immediate management for a suspected ankle sprain sustained during a match?

  1. Apply ice, compress and elevate the joint Correct answer.
  2. Stretch the ankle forcefully through full range
  3. Keep playing to test stability
  4. Apply heat and massage the joint

Explanation

Acute soft-tissue injury is managed with protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation in the first 48 hours. Cold reduces bleeding and pain, compression limits swelling and elevation aids venous return.

Question 21Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which muscle fibre type is best suited to explosive movements such as a long jump take-off?

  1. Type II fast-twitch fibres Correct answer.
  2. Cardiac muscle fibres
  3. Smooth muscle fibres
  4. Type I slow-twitch fibres

Explanation

Type II fast-twitch fibres contract rapidly and generate high force, which suits short explosive efforts. They fatigue quickly because they rely mainly on anaerobic metabolism, but that is acceptable for a single maximal action.

Question 22Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

A runner complains of a sharp pain in the front of the lower leg that worsens with running and eases with rest. Which condition is most consistent with this description?

  1. Concussion
  2. A complete Achilles tendon rupture
  3. Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) Correct answer.
  4. A dislocated shoulder

Explanation

Shin splints produce diffuse pain along the medial tibia that increases with running and settles with rest. They are an overuse problem linked to training load, footwear and running surface, unlike a sudden traumatic injury.

Question 23Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which statement correctly describes the role of haemoglobin in exercise?

  1. It transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues Correct answer.
  2. It stores ATP inside the muscle fibre
  3. It acts as the main fuel for the Krebs cycle
  4. It breaks down lactic acid in the liver

Explanation

Haemoglobin is the iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it in the tissues. Its concentration and the oxygen it carries strongly influence aerobic performance.

Question 24Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

During submaximal steady-state exercise, what typically happens to minute ventilation as intensity rises?

  1. It increases in proportion to the rise in oxygen demand Correct answer.
  2. It remains unchanged
  3. It decreases steadily
  4. It falls sharply after the first minute

Explanation

Ventilation rises with exercise intensity so that oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal keep pace with metabolism. The increase is roughly linear with oxygen consumption during submaximal steady-state work, with a steeper rise near the lactate threshold.

Question 25Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

An athlete's blood lactate begins to accumulate sharply at about 70 percent of maximal oxygen uptake. What does this point represent?

  1. The ventilatory reserve volume
  2. The lactate threshold Correct answer.
  3. Maximal heart rate
  4. The anaerobic capacity ceiling

Explanation

The lactate threshold is the intensity at which lactate production exceeds clearance and blood lactate starts to rise steeply. Training at or just below this intensity is a common way to improve endurance performance.

Question 26Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which sequence correctly describes the order of structures an impulse follows during a normal heartbeat?

  1. SA node, AV node, bundle of His, Purkinje fibres Correct answer.
  2. Purkinje fibres, SA node, AV node, bundle of His
  3. Bundle of His, SA node, Purkinje fibres, AV node
  4. AV node, SA node, bundle branches, Purkinje fibres

Explanation

The SA node is the natural pacemaker and fires first, sending the impulse to the AV node. From there it travels through the bundle of His and bundle branches to the Purkinje fibres, which trigger ventricular contraction.

Question 27Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

A footballer receives a blow to the head and is momentarily dazed but says he is fine. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Remove him from play and assess for concussion Correct answer.
  2. Ask him to head the ball to test his coordination
  3. Allow immediate return to play if he can name the score
  4. Give him water and let him rest for two minutes

Explanation

Any suspected concussion requires immediate removal from play and assessment by a qualified person; the player should not return the same day. Brief confusion after a head impact is itself a red flag, and symptoms can evolve over the following hours.

Question 28Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which first-aid step is most appropriate for a player who has stopped breathing but has a pulse?

  1. Place the player in the recovery position and monitor
  2. Start chest compressions at 100–120 per minute
  3. Apply a cold pack to the chest
  4. Begin rescue breathing at the recommended rate Correct answer.

Explanation

When a pulse is present but breathing has stopped, rescue breathing is needed to supply oxygen until help arrives. Chest compressions are reserved for cardiac arrest, where no effective circulation exists.

Question 29Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

What is the primary purpose of a warm-up before vigorous sport?

  1. To fully deplete muscle glycogen before exercise
  2. To stretch ligaments beyond their normal range
  3. To lower heart rate below resting levels
  4. To raise muscle temperature and prepare the body for the activity Correct answer.

Explanation

A warm-up raises muscle temperature and blood flow, increases nerve conduction speed and prepares joints and muscles for the demands ahead. This can reduce injury risk and improve performance in the first minutes of activity.

Question 30Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which finding best indicates that a player may be dehydrated during a hot-weather match?

  1. A rise in body mass of 1 kg during the match
  2. Pale, dilute urine and stable body mass
  3. Dark, concentrated urine and a body-mass loss of about 2 percent Correct answer.
  4. Increased urine output with no body-mass change

Explanation

Dehydration produces dark, concentrated urine and a measurable drop in body mass as sweat losses exceed fluid intake. A loss of around 2 percent of body mass is enough to impair thermoregulation and endurance performance.

Question 31Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which statement about the aerobic oxidation of one molecule of glucose is correct?

  1. It produces lactic acid as its final product
  2. It occurs entirely in the cytoplasm
  3. It yields far more ATP than anaerobic glycolysis of the same molecule Correct answer.
  4. It requires no oxygen at any stage

Explanation

Complete aerobic oxidation of glucose yields roughly 30–32 ATP, far more than the net 2 ATP from anaerobic glycolysis. The extra yield comes from the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain in the mitochondria.

Question 32Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

A wrestler needs to make a weight class quickly and restricts fluids for two days. Which risk is most directly associated with this practice?

  1. Enhanced glycogen storage
  2. Dehydration and impaired endurance performance Correct answer.
  3. Improved thermoregulation during competition
  4. Increased plasma volume

Explanation

Rapid fluid restriction reduces plasma volume and raises the risk of dehydration, which impairs thermoregulation, endurance and concentration. Weight lost this way is largely water and is regained quickly, so it offers no real competitive advantage.

Question 33Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which of the following is a recognised intrinsic risk factor for sports injury?

  1. Inadequate footwear
  2. Poor playing surface
  3. Adverse weather conditions
  4. Previous injury to the same joint Correct answer.

Explanation

Intrinsic factors belong to the athlete, such as age, joint stability, muscle imbalance and previous injury. A prior injury to the same joint is a well-documented predictor of re-injury because tissue strength and proprioception may remain reduced.

Question 34Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

A sprinter performs repeated 60 m maximal sprints with short recovery. Which physiological change is most likely to limit performance in the later repetitions?

  1. Depletion of phosphocreatine stores and accumulation of hydrogen ions Correct answer.
  2. Loss of all red blood cells
  3. Closure of the airway
  4. Complete depletion of body fat stores

Explanation

Repeated maximal sprints rely on the phosphagen system and anaerobic glycolysis, so phosphocreatine is depleted and hydrogen ions accumulate, lowering muscle pH. This impairs force production and is the main reason sprint performance declines across repetitions.

Question 35Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which statement best explains why endurance-trained athletes have a lower resting heart rate than untrained individuals?

  1. Their hearts have a larger stroke volume, so fewer beats are needed Correct answer.
  2. Their blood has a lower oxygen-carrying capacity
  3. Their blood vessels offer greater resistance to flow
  4. Their hearts beat with less force per contraction

Explanation

Training increases ventricular size and contractility, raising stroke volume. Because cardiac output at rest is unchanged, a larger volume per beat means fewer beats per minute are required, producing resting bradycardia.

Question 36Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

A volleyball player lands and inverts the ankle, tearing the lateral ligaments. Which structure is most commonly injured in this mechanism?

  1. Patellar tendon
  2. Medial collateral ligament of the knee
  3. Achilles tendon
  4. Anterior talofibular ligament Correct answer.

Explanation

Inversion of a plantar-flexed ankle stresses the lateral ligament complex, and the anterior talofibular ligament is the most frequently torn. This is the classic mechanism of a lateral ankle sprain in landing and cutting sports.

Question 37Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

Which combination of changes best explains the improved oxygen uptake seen after months of aerobic training?

  1. Reduced ventilation, lower haemoglobin and fewer mitochondria
  2. Lower stroke volume, fewer capillaries and reduced mitochondrial enzymes
  3. Higher resting heart rate, lower blood volume and reduced aerobic enzymes
  4. Higher stroke volume, greater capillary density and increased mitochondrial enzymes Correct answer.

Explanation

Aerobic training raises maximal oxygen uptake through central changes such as increased stroke volume and blood volume, and peripheral changes such as greater capillary density and more mitochondrial oxidative enzymes. Together these improve oxygen delivery and use.

Question 38Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

During a marathon in warm conditions, a runner develops confusion, hot dry skin and a core temperature above 40 degrees Celsius. Which statement about management is most accurate?

  1. Cooling should begin immediately while emergency services are called Correct answer.
  2. The runner should be given salt tablets and allowed to continue
  3. The runner should be wrapped warmly to induce sweating
  4. Cooling should wait until the runner reaches hospital

Explanation

These signs indicate heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency in which cooling must start on site without waiting for transport. Cold-water immersion is the preferred method, and emergency services should be activated at the same time.

Question 39Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

An athlete hyperventilates before a dive, lowering carbon dioxide levels below normal. Why is this potentially dangerous?

  1. It causes immediate muscle paralysis
  2. It raises carbon dioxide so high that the diver loses consciousness instantly
  3. It delays the urge to breathe, so oxygen may fall to a dangerous level before the diver feels the need to surface Correct answer.
  4. It increases oxygen stores so much that the diver cannot surface

Explanation

The urge to breathe is driven mainly by rising carbon dioxide rather than falling oxygen. Hyperventilation washes out carbon dioxide, so the breath-hold can continue long enough for oxygen to drop to a level that causes blackout before the diver feels the need to breathe.

Question 40Physiology and Injuries in Sports (Exercise Physiology, Sports Injuries and First Aid)

A coach notices that a player's performance declines across a season with disturbed sleep, mood changes and persistent fatigue despite rest days. Which explanation fits best?

  1. Acute muscle cramp
  2. Normal adaptation to a single hard session
  3. Overtraining syndrome Correct answer.
  4. A single session of delayed-onset muscle soreness

Explanation

Overtraining syndrome develops from prolonged imbalance between training load and recovery, producing persistent performance decline, mood disturbance and sleep problems. It differs from normal fatigue because it does not resolve with ordinary rest.

Question 41Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

In the context of physical fitness, which component is best described as the ability of the heart, blood vessels and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles during sustained activity?

  1. Cardiovascular endurance Correct answer.
  2. Muscular strength
  3. Body composition
  4. Flexibility

Explanation

Cardiovascular (aerobic) endurance depends on the efficiency of the heart, lungs and circulatory system in delivering oxygen to muscles over a prolonged period. Muscular strength concerns the maximal force a muscle group can produce, flexibility concerns range of motion, and body composition concerns the relative proportions of fat and lean tissue. Only cardiovascular endurance describes sustained oxygen delivery.

Question 42Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

A student performs a sit-and-reach test during a fitness assessment. Which health-related fitness component is this test primarily designed to measure?

  1. Muscular endurance of the arms
  2. Flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings Correct answer.
  3. Aerobic capacity
  4. Explosive power of the legs

Explanation

The sit-and-reach test measures how far a person can reach forward while seated with legs extended, which reflects the flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back. It does not involve repeated contractions, rapid force production or sustained oxygen use. Therefore it assesses flexibility rather than power, endurance or aerobic capacity.

Question 43Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

Which of the following is classified as a skill-related component of physical fitness rather than a health-related component?

  1. Cardiovascular endurance
  2. Flexibility
  3. Muscular endurance
  4. Agility Correct answer.

Explanation

Health-related fitness components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Skill-related components include agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time and speed. Agility therefore belongs to the skill-related group, while the other three options are health-related.

Question 44Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

Which principle of training states that fitness gains are lost when training is stopped or significantly reduced?

  1. Principle of reversibility Correct answer.
  2. Principle of specificity
  3. Principle of progression
  4. Principle of overload

Explanation

The principle of reversibility, often summarised as 'use it or lose it', explains that physiological adaptations decline when the training stimulus is removed. Overload refers to training beyond habitual levels, specificity to training matching the desired outcome, and progression to gradual increases in training demand. Only reversibility describes the loss of fitness after detraining.

Question 45Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

Which food group is the body's most efficient primary source of energy for prolonged moderate-intensity exercise?

  1. Carbohydrates Correct answer.
  2. Vitamins
  3. Fats
  4. Minerals

Explanation

Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in muscles and the liver and can be broken down rapidly to supply glucose for ATP production. They are the preferred fuel during moderate to high-intensity exercise because they yield energy faster per unit of oxygen than fats. Vitamins and minerals support metabolism but do not supply energy directly.

Question 46Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

Which statement best describes the term 'wellness' as used in health and physical education?

  1. The maximum level of performance achieved in competitive sport
  2. The total amount of physical activity performed in one week
  3. The absence of disease or illness at a given moment
  4. A deliberate, active process of achieving overall health across physical, mental, social and emotional dimensions Correct answer.

Explanation

Wellness is broader than merely being free of illness; it is an active, ongoing process of making choices that promote balance across physical, mental, emotional, social and other dimensions of health. Sport performance and weekly activity volume are narrower concepts. The correct option captures the multidimensional and intentional nature of wellness.

Question 47Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

A runner follows a programme of 30 minutes of jogging three times per week at a moderate pace. Which training principle is being applied when the runner gradually increases the duration to 40 minutes after four weeks?

  1. Variation
  2. Progression Correct answer.
  3. Individuality
  4. Reversibility

Explanation

Progression is the systematic increase of training load over time as the body adapts, and extending session duration from 30 to 40 minutes is a clear example. Reversibility concerns loss of fitness, individuality concerns tailoring to the person, and variation concerns changing the stimulus. The gradual increase in duration is the defining feature here.

Question 48Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

Which of the following best explains why a balanced diet should include both soluble and insoluble fibre for a physically active person?

  1. Soluble fibre helps regulate blood glucose and cholesterol while insoluble fibre adds bulk and supports bowel movement Correct answer.
  2. Fibre supplies the majority of energy during high-intensity sprinting
  3. Fibre replaces the need for protein in muscle repair after exercise
  4. Both types of fibre are absorbed directly into muscle cells to fuel contraction

Explanation

Soluble fibre forms a gel that slows glucose absorption and can lower cholesterol, while insoluble fibre adds bulk that promotes regular bowel movements. Neither type is absorbed as an energy substrate for muscle contraction. Fibre therefore supports digestive and metabolic health rather than directly fuelling exercise or replacing protein.

Question 49Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

A person with a body mass index of 27 and a waist circumference indicating central fat accumulation is advised to begin a weight-management programme. Which combination of lifestyle measures is most appropriate?

  1. Reliance on dietary supplements without altering activity
  2. Regular aerobic exercise, reduced energy intake with balanced nutrients, and behavioural support Correct answer.
  3. Only resistance training with no change in diet
  4. Complete fasting for two weeks followed by normal eating

Explanation

Effective weight management combines increased physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, with a moderate reduction in energy intake while maintaining nutrient balance, supported by behavioural strategies such as goal setting and self-monitoring. Extreme fasting is unsafe and unsustainable, exercise alone without dietary change is less effective, and supplements cannot replace lifestyle change. The combined approach addresses energy balance and long-term adherence.

Question 50Physical Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle

Which statement correctly distinguishes physical activity from exercise?

  1. Exercise is any movement of the body, while physical activity must be performed at high intensity
  2. Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that uses energy, while exercise is planned, structured and repetitive activity aimed at improving fitness Correct answer.
  3. Physical activity and exercise are identical terms with no practical difference
  4. Physical activity only occurs during sport, while exercise occurs only in a gym

Explanation

Physical activity is the broader concept covering all skeletal muscle movement that raises energy expenditure, including walking to school or household chores. Exercise is a subset that is planned, structured and repeated with the aim of improving or maintaining fitness. The correct option captures this relationship of broad category and structured subset.