First Mid Term Test Health Education SS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7
Week 7 Mid-Term Assessment and Break
Subject: Health Education
Class: SS1
Term: First Term
Assessment Components:
- Part A: Objective Questions (20 fill-in-the-blank questions with options)
- Part B: Theory Questions (20 short answer questions)
- Part C: True or False Questions (20 statements)
- Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (20 questions without options)
Part A: Objective Questions
- ________ is any activity that requires physical effort and is undertaken to improve physical fitness.
- a) Physical health
- b) Physical exercise
- c) Physical activity
- d) Sports
Answer: b) Physical exercise
- ________ refers to a condition where the body’s organs and systems are functioning optimally.
- a) Physical wellness
- b) Physical fitness
- c) Physical exercise
- d) Body health
Answer: b) Physical fitness
- The term ________ refers to the study and practice of promoting and maintaining health.
- a) Health education
- b) Physical education
- c) Wellness education
- d) Nutritional health
Answer: a) Health education
- ________ is a factor that influences physical health, affecting how well our body works.
- a) Nutrition
- b) Heredity
- c) Environment
- d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
- ________ exercises are ideal for beginners and require minimal effort.
- a) High-intensity
- b) Medium-intensity
- c) Low-intensity
- d) Endurance
Answer: c) Low-intensity
- The term ________ refers to the ability of muscles to perform sustained physical activity.
- a) Strength
- b) Endurance
- c) Flexibility
- d) Power
Answer: b) Endurance
- ________ is the process by which new cells are created from existing cells.
- a) Metabolism
- b) Cell division
- c) Digestion
- d) Protein synthesis
Answer: b) Cell division
- ________ refers to the structure that supports and protects the body, providing the frame for muscle attachment.
- a) Muscular system
- b) Skeletal system
- c) Circulatory system
- d) Digestive system
Answer: b) Skeletal system
- ________ is a type of cell that carries genetic material for reproduction.
- a) Bone cell
- b) Sex cell
- c) Muscle cell
- d) Blood cell
Answer: b) Sex cell
- The primary function of the ________ system is to protect the body from diseases and foreign invaders.
- a) Nervous system
- b) Immune system
- c) Respiratory system
- d) Digestive system
Answer: b) Immune system
- ________ involves consuming food that is essential for bodily functions such as energy, growth, and repair.
- a) Malnutrition
- b) Nutrition
- c) Starvation
- d) Dehydration
Answer: b) Nutrition
- ________ is a condition where a person does not get enough food, leading to malnutrition.
- a) Obesity
- b) Anemia
- c) Under-nutrition
- d) Over-nutrition
Answer: c) Under-nutrition
- ________ are substances that the body needs to grow and function normally.
- a) Nutrients
- b) Calories
- c) Vitamins
- d) Carbohydrates
Answer: a) Nutrients
- ________ exercise helps to strengthen muscles and increase muscle mass.
- a) Aerobic
- b) Strength
- c) Flexibility
- d) Endurance
Answer: b) Strength
- The term ________ refers to all living organisms made up of cells.
- a) Tissue
- b) Organ
- c) System
- d) Organism
Answer: d) Organism
- ________ refers to a type of tissue that conducts electrical impulses.
- a) Muscle tissue
- b) Nervous tissue
- c) Epithelial tissue
- d) Connective tissue
Answer: b) Nervous tissue
- The ________ system helps with digestion and absorption of food.
- a) Respiratory
- b) Digestive
- c) Nervous
- d) Circulatory
Answer: b) Digestive
- A ________ diet provides all the necessary nutrients in the right proportions to maintain good health.
- a) Balanced
- b) Deficient
- c) High-protein
- d) Low-carb
Answer: a) Balanced
- The ________ system is responsible for moving oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
- a) Respiratory
- b) Muscular
- c) Circulatory
- d) Excretory
Answer: c) Circulatory
- ________ refers to activities that increase heart rate and breathing, improving cardiovascular fitness.
- a) Aerobic exercise
- b) Strength exercise
- c) Flexibility exercise
- d) Balance exercise
Answer: a) Aerobic exercise
Part B: Theory Questions
- Define physical exercise and explain its importance to health.
- List and explain the three categories of physical exercise.
- Describe the role of nutrition in maintaining good health.
- What is the skeletal system, and what is its primary function in the body?
- Define cells and tissues, and explain how they are different.
- Discuss the importance of the cardiovascular system in physical exercise.
- Explain the concept of physical wellness and its relationship to general health.
- Describe the role of the immune system in protecting the body.
- Explain how regular physical exercise can help reduce stress.
- Define mitosis and meiosis and explain their differences.
- Discuss the importance of a balanced diet in maintaining a healthy body.
- List and explain some common health disorders related to poor diet and lack of exercise.
- Explain the impact of heredity on physical health and fitness.
- What are the benefits of high-intensity physical exercises?
- Explain how exercise can help in the prevention of chronic diseases.
- Discuss the role of the muscular system in physical activities.
- How does physical exercise improve mental health?
- Describe the major bones in the human body and their functions.
- Define wellness and explain its components.
- Discuss how physical activity can influence weight management.
Part C: True or False Questions
- Physical exercise has no effect on mental health. (False)
- The skeletal system provides support and protects the internal organs. (True)
- Mitosis results in the production of four daughter cells. (False)
- A balanced diet provides all the essential nutrients in the correct proportions. (True)
- High-intensity exercises are suitable for beginners. (False)
- Physical exercise increases the risk of chronic diseases. (False)
- The immune system is responsible for fighting infections and diseases. (True)
- Flexibility exercises strengthen muscles. (False)
- Cardiovascular exercises help to improve heart health. (True)
- Proteins are not essential for growth and repair. (False)
- Muscular strength is the ability to maintain an activity over a period of time. (False)
- Exercise can help prevent obesity and related health issues. (True)
- Nutrition is only important for energy and not for growth. (False)
- The digestive system helps to process and absorb food. (True)
- Mental health has no relation to physical fitness. (False)
- The skin is one of the sensory organs. (True)
- High-intensity exercises should only be done by people with experience. (True)
- Meiosis is a form of cell division that results in two genetically identical cells. (False)
- Aerobic exercises increase stamina and endurance. (True)
- Adequate hydration is important for physical performance. (True)
Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
- ________ refers to any activity that requires physical effort and is undertaken to improve physical fitness.
- The ________ system helps with the movement of the body and supports physical activities.
- ________ refers to the process by which cells divide to form new cells for growth and repair.
- Regular physical exercise improves ________ health by strengthening the heart and circulatory system.
- ________ exercise helps to increase muscle strength and power.
- ________ are substances that the body needs to stay healthy, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
- ________ is a condition where the body lacks enough nutrients for normal functioning.
- ________ exercises are important for improving flexibility and joint mobility.
- The body’s ability to resist infection and disease is known as the ________ system.
- ________ refers to the part of the body responsible for digestion and absorption of food.
- ________ is the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
- The ________ system is responsible for the exchange of gases in the body, particularly oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- The ________ system provides the body with structural support and protects internal organs.
- ________ are essential for the repair and growth of tissues in the body.
- ________ is the term for the ability of muscles to exert force.
- ________ exercises are beneficial for improving heart and lung health.
- ________ plays a critical role in the body’s energy production and storage.
- ________ is a major cause of heart disease and other chronic health conditions.
- ________ refers to physical activities that enhance the body’s endurance and strength.
- Adequate ________ is crucial for regulating body temperature during physical activities.
This assessment covers a wide range of topics related to health education, fitness, and physical health.