Physical Education MCQs

Physical Education MCQs cover exercise physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, health education, and training principles. Ideal for teaching jobs, B.Ed./M.Ed. exams, and instructor tests, they enhance knowledge of fitness, motor skills, and body movement fundamentals

Q: Coordination is most needed in which of the following sports?
A) Marathon
B) Sprinting
C) Gymnastics
D) Chess
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Gymnastics heavily depends on coordination and balance.
Q: Which of these is a water-based team sport?
A) Water Polo
B) Diving
C) Surfing
D) Swimming
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Water polo is played by two teams in a pool.
Q: What type of joint is the shoulder joint?
A) Hinge
B) Ball and socket
C) Pivot
D) Saddle
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The shoulder is a ball and socket joint allowing wide range of motion.
Q: A standard soccer match consists of how many halves?
A) One
B) Two
C) Four
D) Three
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Soccer matches have two halves of 45 minutes each.
Q: Muscular endurance is the ability to:
A) Rest between sets
B) Flex muscles
C) Sustain activity over time
D) Lift heavy weight once
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Muscular endurance involves repeated muscle activity without fatigue.
Q: Which mineral is essential to prevent muscle cramps?
A) Sodium
B) Magnesium
C) Iron
D) Calcium
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Magnesium deficiency can lead to muscle cramps.
Q: Which sport involves a pommel horse?
A) Fencing
B) Weightlifting
C) Gymnastics
D) Pole Vault
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The pommel horse is a men’s apparatus in artistic gymnastics.
Q: In cricket, how many players are on the fielding team?
A) 11
B) 9
C) 12
D) 10
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A cricket team fields 11 players.
Q: What is agility?
A) Reaction speed
B) Muscle power
C) Ability to change direction quickly
D) Lung capacity
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Agility is crucial in sports that require sudden movement changes.
Q: Which training method involves alternating high and low intensity?
A) Interval Training
B) Resistance Training
C) Continuous Training
D) Flexibility Training
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Interval training switches between high and low intensities for cardiovascular benefits.