2023 WAEC PHYSICAL EDUCATION ANSWERS

THEORY ANSWERS

(1ai)
(i) Inter-class sports competition
(ii) Inter-school sports competition

(1aii)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) It promote a sense of unity and camaraderie among students within the same school
(ii) It encourages Peer Interaction and Socialization
(iii) It provides a platform for students to develop leadership skills, such as decision-making, communication, and teamwork.
(iv) It teaches students the importance of sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for opponents
(v) It improves physical fitness and well-being
(vi) It provide students with the opportunity to set personal goals and strive for improvement

(1b)
(i) FASU: Federation of Africa University Sports
(ii) WAFU: West African Football Union
(iii) IAAF: International Amateur Athletic Federation
(iv) FISU: Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (International University Sports Federation)
(v) FIFA: Fédération Internationale de Football Association

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(2a)
TABULATE PLS

DISCUS EVENT:
(i) It is a throwing event
(ii) It involves the use of missile or equipment
(iii) It involves the measure of distance covered
(iv ) It involves the use of landing sector
(v) It has a minimum of three and maximum of six trials
(vi) It is included in track and field competitions.

SHOT PUT EVENT:
(i) It involves throwing
(ii) It also involves the use of missile or equipment
(iii ) It also involves the measure of distance covered
(iv ) It also involves the use of landing sector
(v) It also has a minimum of three and maximum of six trials
(vi) It is also a track and field events

(2b)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Athletes must stay in their designated starting position on the track.
(ii) Athletes should pay close attention to the starter’s instructions and follow their commands.
(iii) Athletes must remain still after assuming the “set” position until the starting gun fires.
(iv) Athletes should react quickly to the sound of the starting gun.
(v) Athletes should not make false start/beat the gun

(2c)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) The Start
(ii) The Acceleration phase
(iii) The Drive
(iv) Finish

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(4a)
[PICK ANY FIVE]
(i) Improved physical health
(ii) Reduced stress
(iii) Enhanced social interaction
(iv) increased creativity and personal growth
(v) Improved cognitive function
(vi) Reduced depression and anxiety.
(vii) Better overall quality of life
(viii) Increased longevity

(4b)
[PICK ANY FIVE]
(i) To foster physical and health literacy in individuals by promoting healthy lifestyles through physical education.
(ii) To improve physical fitness by encouraging participation in regular exercise and physical activity.
(iii) To enhance knowledge and understanding of movement skills, sport, and physical activities through education and training.
(iv) To promote a positive attitude towards physical activity, ensuring individuals realize the enjoyment that exercise can bring.
(v) To nurture a sense of sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork through participation in sports and physical activities.
(vi) To develop motor skills, such as coordination, balance, and agility, through participation in various physical activities.
(vii) To encourage lifelong participation in physical activity to ensure individuals maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

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(5a)
(i) Single Elimination Tournament
(ii) Round Robin Tournament
(iii) Double Elimination

(5b)
(i) Encourages International Friendship
(ii) Promotes Sportsmanship
(iii) Creates Economic Opportunities
(iv) Boosts National Pride
(v) it Inspires Youth
(vi) Advance Technological Innovations
(vii) Fosters Global Peace

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(6ai)
(PICK ANY ONE)
NOSE:
-It acts as a natural filter, removing larger particles and airborne contaminants from the inhaled air.
-The nose is lined with moist mucous membranes that help humidify the air we breathe.
-The nose play a role in regulating the temperature of the inhaled air.

(6aii)
(PICK ANY ONE)
LUNG:
-The lungs is to facilitate the exchange of gases between the air and the bloodstream.
-It enable the process of breathing.
-The lungs play a crucial role in maintaining the body’s acid-base balance, also known as pH.

(6aiii)
(PICK ANY ONE)
DIAPHRAGM:
-The diaphragm aid in inhalation.
-It helps regulate the volume of air entering and exiting the lungs.
-It plays a role in controlling the rate and depth of breathing.

(6aiv)
(PICK ANY ONE)
BRONCHUS:
-It provide a pathway for the conduction of air between the trachea and the lungs.
-It carries out air filtration

(6b)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Long Bones
(ii) Short Bones
(iii) Flat Bones
(iv) Irregular Bones

(6c)
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Approach the victim calmly and provide reassurance.
(ii) Support the fractured area by immobilizing it using a splint or improvised materials
(iii) If there is bleeding associated with the fracture, apply direct pressure using a sterile cloth or clean material.
(iv) Apply a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the affected area to reduce pain and swelling.
(v) Keep the injured limb elevated, if applicable, to further alleviate swelling

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(7ai)
A slightly movable joint, also knwn as amphiarthroses, is a type of joint in the human body that allows limited movement between the connected bones. Unlike freely movable joints (synovial joints) that permit a wide range of motion, slightly movable joints have more limited mobility due to their structural characteristics.

(7aii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) The vertebrae
(ii) Costal Cartilages
(iii) Syndesmosis
(iv) The pubic symphysis

(7b)
(i) It helps individuals maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risk of various health conditions.
(ii) It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by stimulating the release of endorphins, known as “feel-good” hormones.
(iii) It enhances social skills, cooperation, and the ability to achieve common goals as a group.
(iv) Regular exercise in sports contributes to improved self-confidence and self-esteem.
(v) Regular exercise in sports helps individuals develop discipline by adhering to training routines, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and practicing regularly.

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(8ai)
Traditional sports refer to sports that have been played for a long time and are associated with a specific culture or region. These sports have usually been passed down from generation to generation and are often deeply rooted in the history and identity of the people who play them.

(8aii)
[PICK ANY FIVE]
(i) Sumo wrestling
(ii) Kabaddi
(iii) Hurling
(iv) Pato
(v) Sepak takraw
(vi) Kho kho
(vii) Bullfighting
(viii) Pencak silat

(8b)
[PICK ANY THREE]
(i) Chess
(ii) Bocce
(iii) Miniature golf
(iv) Horseshoes
(v) Croquet
(vi) Dominoes
(vii) Mahjong

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(9a)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) Planning and organizing sporting events and tournaments.
(ii) Managing the finances of sports organizations.
(iii) Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
(iv) Marketing and promoting sports organizations and events.
(v) Managing player registrations, transfers, and contracts.
(vi) Overseeing the maintenance and management of sports facilities and equipment.
(vii) Engaging with stakeholders such as athletes, coaches, sponsors, and government bodies.

(9b)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) Tennis
(ii) Swimming
(iii) Basketball
(iv) Boxing
(v) Gymnastics
(vi) Golf
(vii) Cycling

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