ZIMSEC Form 3 and O level Physical Education PE Exam Paper Set 2

EXAMINATION II

PAPER 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [1 Hour]

Choose one option from those given in A, B,C or D to give an answer for each of
the following questions.

1. A try in rugby after the kick is worth how many points?

A. 3 B. 2 C. 5 D. 7

2. Rugby was born in what year and by whom from Rugby School in England?

A. 1823; William Wallace. B. 1874; William Wallace.

C. 1823; William Webb Ellis. D. 1874; William Webb Ellis.

3. A scrum is made up of how many players from each team?

A. 15 B. 5 C. 8 D.7

4. A player in a ruck may _______.

A. pick up the ball with hands

B. return the ball into the ruck

C. intentionally fall or kneel in the ruck

D. push the opposing players off the ruck

5. How does a hockey game start?

A. Drop kick B. Face-off

C. Jump ball D. High stick

6. What is the aim of the hockey game?

A. Hit the ball into the opponents’ net.

C. Kick the ball into the opponents’ net.

D. Drive the defense team to the far left.

7. A player handles the stick on the _______.

A. handle B. blade C. butt D. knob

8. For how long is a player penalized if she commits a foul or misconduct in the
penalty box?

A. 1 minute B. 45 seconds

C. 2 minutes D. 3 minutes

9. Why is the overhead pass or set is important in beach volleyball?

A. It enables more players to participate in the game.

B. It returns the ball quickly to the other side.

C. For quick player manoeuver into position for effective attack play.

D. It is effective when receiving a serve.

10. How are the players hands positioned for a block?

A. Closed, fingers loose, and close together.

B. Open, fingers rigid, and close together.

C. Closed, fingers rigid, and spread apart.

D. Open, fingers loose, and spread apart.

11. In Volleyball how many times may a team contact a ball before it must go over
the net?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
12. How long does a player continue to serve?

A. One serve for each player.

B. until he or she has served 10 times without their team making a mistake.

C. until the server and his or her team makes a mistake.

D. until everyone on the other team has received a serve.

13. Pickle-ball is a combination of how many sporting disciplines?

A. 4 B. 3 C. 5 D. 2

14. One of the following does not belong to striking games. Which one is it?

A. Bowling. B. Baseball.

C. Rounders. D. Cricket

15. Stiff-front leg technique helps to_______________

A. field the grounded balls properly.

B. rotate the lower body, hip and torso.

C. rotate the upper body, hip and torso.

D. field aerial balls properly.

16. Which of the following tactics is common in softball and cricket?

A. Separation. B. Sacrifice bunt.

C. Hit and run. D. Delayed steal.

17. What does turning of the wrist and arm add to the ball in rounders when
hitting?

A. Speed only. B. Speed and direction.

C. Direction only. D. Direction and accuracy.

A. Speed and accuracy of the bowler. B. Field placement.

C. Size of the bat. D. The stage in the match.

19. What is the main aim of setting the field in striking games?

A. Catch an opponent out.

B. Help the batters to score.

C. Closing gaps so that batters have difficult moments in the game.

D. Stop batters from scoring.

20. All the following are principles of fair play in most striking games except one.
Identify it from the following options.

A. Players have to abide by the rules of the game.

B. Learners should learn to control their temper.

C. Avoid responsibility for own actions.

D. Always know that mistakes are common.

21. What are the 4 ‘Ps’ a coach should always to remember?

A. Preparation, patience, participation and praise.

B. Preparation, poise, participation and praise.

C. Patience, poise, participation and praise.

D. Preparation, patience, poise and praise.

22. Which two aspects does springing in educational gymnastics involve?

A. Strength and agility. B. Strength and endurance.

23. When using a springing device in educational gymnastics lesson you

should_________

A. allow player to use on their own.

B. keep landing area clear.

C. minimize height and flight.

D. teach skills from the known to unknown.

24. Which one is not a type of a spring skill in educational gymnastics?

A. Handspring. B. Headspring.

C. Elbow spring. D. Neck spring.

25. Which one is not a type of balance?

A. Cartwheel. B. Symmetrical.

C. Upright. D. Inverted.

26. One of the following is not an example of rotations. Select it from the given
options.

A. Cartwheel. B. Forward roll.

C. Backward roll. D. Delivery phase

27. In Zimbabwe which national association is responsible for the development of

A. NAPH B. NASH. C. ZOC D. NAAZ

28. Which of the following performers would consider a short sprinter?

A. Shot putter. B. 400m runner.

29. In the preparatory phase, a shot putter should rest the shot _______.

A. on the palm of the hand B. on the base of the fingers

C. at the tip of the fingers D. 45-degrees from the ground

30. An invalid throw is recorded if the following occurs.

A. The thrower leaves the circle before the shot-put lands.

B. The shot lands outside the throwing sector.

C. The shot drops below the athlete’s shoulder during the put.

D. The legs of the athlete are fully extended.

31. Which are the four phases of a long jump?

A. Run, Jump, Stand, Glide. B. Run, Take off, Land, Glide.

C. Run, Take off, Stand, Jump. D. Run, Jump, Flight, Land.

32. Where should a100m/400m sprinter look when hearing the command ‘Set’!

A. At the finishing line. B. At the starting blocks.

C. At the ground, slightly ahead. D. At the nearest opponent.

33. After how many personal fouls is a player fouled out in water polo?

A. 7 B. 6 C. 5 D. 3

34. A standard football match consists of two _______ minute quarters.

A. 5 B. 3 C. 4 D. 7

35. If an athlete is supposed to take part in two different events for track and
field, which one take precedence?

A. Know that track event takes first precedence.

C. Let his friend participates on his behalf.

D. Deny participating in any of the events.

36. Where does registration of an event in athletics take place?

A. At the announcers’ desk. B. Within the secretariat’s area.

C. Inside the call room. D. At the VIP tent.

37. Which of the following is not a type of stroke in swimming?

A. Butterfly. B. Freestyle. C. Lifesaving. D. Backstroke.

38. The world governing body for aquatic sports is called?

A. ZIFA B. FINA C. FIFA D. ZNA

39. How long is the water polo field of play?

A. 10-15m B. 20-30m C.10-20m D. 7-9m

40. In lifesaving procedures, what does the acronym CPR stands for?

A. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. B. Clavicle and Pelvis Review.

C. Chronic Prevention Resuscitation. D. Cardio Pulse Resuscitation.

PAPER 2

SECTION A: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS

Answer all questions in this section.

1. (a) Give any two examples of;

(i) Invasion games. [2]

(ii) Net games. [2]

(b) Give one skill for every game you have mention in (a) above. [4]
(c) Define net games. [2]

2. (a) Draw and label the rugby field playing area. [4]

(b) What do the following terms mean in rugby?

(i) The maul. [2]

(ii) The tackle. [2]

(iii) The ruck. [2]

3. (a) Who invented pickle-ball? [1]

(b) List the four types of grips in pickle-ball. [4]

(c) Write three points on the double bounce rule in pickle-ball. [3]

(d) Why is there a Non-Volley Zone in pickle-ball? [2]

4. (a) Give the different ways of hitting a beach volleyball. [4]

(b) What are the health benefits of beach volleyball? [4]

(c) When was beach volley born and what is the international governing body for

beach volleyball? [2]

5. (a) Describe the following rules in pickle-ball:

(i) Serving in singles. [3]

(ii) Non-volley zone. [3]

(iii) Double bounce. [2]

(iv) Serving in doubles. [2]

6. (a) Briefly explain the following techniques in baseball, rounders and softball.

(i) Rotational hitting, [2]

(ii) Separation, [2]

(iv) The tilt. [2]

SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 questions in this section.

7. Identify any five team tactics in rugby. [20]

8. Give a detailed explanation of the different techniques used in digging soft

in beach volleyball. [20]

9. (a) Explain the reasons and benefits for having a coaching plan. [10]

(b) Describe the instrumental role of a coach in effectively making sure there is
fairplay.

[10]

10. Design a detailed coaching plan of any striking game of your own choice from
warm-up to cool down. [20]

11. Make a write up of the lifesaving procedures one has to take in order to save a
drowning victim. [20]

12. Write a detailed write up on the history of all of the following games:

(a) rugby.

(b) hockey.

(c) beach volleyball.

(d) pickle-ball. [20]

PAPER 3: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

This paper comprises two sections: Section A and Section B.

Choose one question out of two questions from Section A.

Choose one question out of eight questions from Section B.

Each question caries 50 marks.

Candidates are assessed in both Sections A and B for 5 minutes per section.

SECTION A

Answer 1 question ONLY in this section. Each question carries 50 marks.

1. (a) Design a gymnastic routine in groups of ten (10), incorporate landing,

springs, balances and rotations.

(b) Prepare the performing area. Properly layout the mats including all safety
checks in the time allocated.

Criteria E S G L
• All group members involved and
• Includes a proper warm-up.
• Makes full use of the matted area.
• Demonstrates at least one type of a
• Includes pyramids.
• Demonstrates a rotation type of
• Demonstrates mirroring or
• Moves smoothly from one
• Shows good form through
• Looks strong and in control,
• Routines were performed
• Includes head stands and
• Use of any form of group
 • Includes music and some
• Exited the arena
• There was team work.
Key: E- Excellent=5, G- Good=3, S- Satisfactory=4, L- Limited=1

2. Design a gymnastics routine which involves the following skills

(i) balance-single, in pairs, three’s , in fours and in five’s.

(ii) locomotion.

Marks will be awarded on creativity, and smooth execution of the skills.

SECTION B

Answer 1 question ONLY in this section. Each question carries 50 marks.

3. Design a session plan for coaching, on either one throwing event or one track
event.

4. Swimming - learners demonstrate the four basic strokes used in swimming. The
facilitator to assess proper technique of the strokes.

5. Design any 2 fitness tests which can be used to assess long distance runners’
aerobic endurance.

6. You are a coach in beach volleyball, take a few students in your class and try to
peer-coach the following skills: block and spike. Marks will be awarded for:

(a) organization.

(b) ensuring safety.

(c) voice projection.

(d) proper feedback.

(e) proper demonstration.