Physical Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2019

Question 9

 

(a) Mention three factors that affect nutritional needs of an individual. [3 marks]
(b) State five equipment in handball game. [5 marks]
(c) Mention two types of blood cells. [2 marks]

Observation

 

The performance of candidates in this question was good.
In part (a), majority of the candidates mentioned the factors that affect nutritional needs of an individual.
In part (b), majority of the stated the equipment in handball game.
In part (c), majority of the candidates could not mention two types of blood cells.

The expected answers include:

(a) Factors that affect nutritional needs of individuals

- age/growth

- sex/gender

- weight

- body build/structure

- activity engaged-in

- health status

- woman condition/pregnancy/breast feeding

(b) Equipment in handball game

- the ball

- jersey

- gloves

- whistle

- stopwatch

- goalposts

- net

- score board

- canvas

- kneecap/guard

- elbow cap

(c) Types of blood cells

- red blood cells/erythrocytes

- white blood cells/leucocytes - platelets

Note: Abbreviation/acronym is not accepted.