WorksheetsFilipino Games and Gymnastics in PE
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
Why are traditional Filipino games valuable in PE instruction?
They are outdated and irrelevant
They promote cultural identity, teamwork, and physical fitness
They are only used for entertainment
They replace modern sports completely
In Luksong Tinik, what skill is most developed?
Speed
Vertical jump and agility
Throwing accuracy
Arm strength
Why is Patintero considered a good training game for athletes?
It enhances reading speed
It develops quickness, spatial awareness, and defensive tactics
It trains swimming strokes
It improves musical rhythm
In Tumbang Preso, what motor skill is primarily developed?
Catching
Kicking accuracy and leg–eye coordination
Jumping
Swimming
Which Filipino game promotes endurance through continuous running?
Agawan Base
Piko
Sipa
Chinese Garter
Piko (hopscotch) is an example of which motor skill?
Static balance and locomotor control
Throwing
Swimming
Arm wrestling
Why can traditional games be used for movement analysis?
They are only cultural
They contain structured patterns of locomotor and non-locomotor movements
They lack formality
They are too random
In Sipa, what movement principle is trained?
Arm push, abduction and adduction skills
Continuous foot-eye coordination and reaction time
Agility, speed and coordination of the body and senses
Flexibility only
Why is Chinese Garter beneficial for young learners?
Enhances throwing power
Improves flexibility and balance
Requires swimming endurance
Develops only strength
Which game demonstrates principles of offense and defense?
Luksong Baka
Patintero
Piko
Sipa
What is the educational role of Luksong Baka?
Improves swimming rhythm
Enhances agility, strength
Focuses on throwing
Improves flexibility only
Which game develops rhythmic movement and cultural appreciation?
Piko
Tumbang Preso
Agawan Base
Chinese Garter
Why can Agawan Base be compared to invasion games like basketball?
It includes hoop shooting and tagging opponents
It requires space invasion, guarding, and tagging opponents
It trains endurance, and guarding skills
It is identical to volleyball
Which traditional game builds both aerobic and anaerobic endurance?
Luksong Tinik
Sipa
Agawan Base
Piko
Why should teachers preserve Philippine traditional games in PE?
They add dimension to modern sports
They sustain cultural heritage
They are outdated
They are only for young children
Why is gymnastics important in PE?
It is purely artistic
It develops strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
It trains only dancers
It is unrelated to sports
What is the correct landing technique in gymnastics?
Stiff knees, feet together, arms forward
Soft knees, feet together, arms forward
Flat-footed, feet together, arms forward
On the toes only
Why do gymnastic rolls matter for PE learners?
For play only
They develop spatial awareness
They are unrelated to fitness
For professional gymnasts only
Which skill uses both balance and flexibility?
Forward roll
Handstand
Vault
Cartwheel
Why are cartwheels valuable in PE?
For circus use only
Develops lateral coordination
Trains swimming
Builds only endurance
Which apparatus enhances swinging skills?
Balance beam
Uneven bars
Vault
Floor mat
What is the safest surface for basic gymnastics in PE?
Concrete floor
Carpet
Thick padded mat
Grass
In floor gymnastics, why is rhythm important?
For dance only
For timing of movements, flow, and safety
For music lessons
For unrelated fitness
Why is spotting essential in gymnastics teaching?
To show strength
To ensure learner safety during skill execution
To replace mats
To make students independent immediately
Why are inverted skills (e.g., handstands) beneficial?
Improve upper-body strength and body control
Only for competitions
Not important
Dangerous always
Which gymnastics principle applies to teaching PE movements?
Safety first, progressive learning, proper equipment use
Start from advanced skills
Risk at all times
Ignore technique
Why is flexibility emphasized in gymnastics?
Prevents cramps
Enhances range of motion, reduces injury, improves skill execution
Makes students taller
Improves only strength
Which gymnastics activity enhances rhythm and balance most?
Rope climbing
Balance beam
Vault
Uneven bars
Why are forward and backward rolls basic?
For acrobatics only
They teach body alignment, rotation control, and safety awareness
They replace running drills
They are unimportant
Why must PE teachers integrate gymnastics in early grades?
Builds movement foundations
For circus training
Not essential
For fun only
In a 100m sprint, why is the 'set' position critical for performance?
It relaxes the runner before the race
It aligns the body for explosive force application
It delays the race start intentionally
It ensures fairness among runners
Why are lanes staggered in a 200m or 400m race?
To avoid lane disputes
To equalize the distance covered due to the curve of the track
To give advantage to inside lanes
To slow down outside runners
What is the primary skill assessed in the long jump?
Explosive strength and speed
Flexibility and balance
Endurance capacity
Hand-eye coordination
In high jump, why is the Fosbury Flop technique considered biomechanically superior?
It looks more artistic
It lowers the athlete’s center of mass relative to the bar
It requires less sprinting speed
It avoids fouls automatically
Which rule is essential in relay races?
Baton must be exchanged within the 20m exchange zone
Baton can be thrown forward if dropped
Athletes can step outside their lanes during exchange
Baton handover can happen anywhere on the track
Why is pacing critical in a 1500m middle-distance run?
To conserve energy for a finishing sprint
To avoid starting late
To confuse opponents
To keep lane position steady
In the marathon, what is a major physiological challenge for athletes?
Muscle hypertrophy
Glycogen depletion
Hand fatigue
Posture alignment
In shot put, what determines the legality of the throw?
Throwing technique used
Landing of the shot within the sector
Height of release
Time taken before release
Why do hurdlers adopt a lead leg and trail leg technique?
To look synchronized
To minimize air time and maintain rhythm
To run slower for control
To increase hurdle height
In triple jump, why is the sequence 'hop, step, jump' required?
To ensure equal phases
To comply with rule requirements and maximise distance
To reduce injury risk only
To favour left-footed jumpers
Why do sprinters use starting blocks?
For decoration of the track
To stabilise feet and increase push-off force
To slow down false starts
To mark runner positions
In pole vault, why must the pole be planted firmly in the box?
To gain maximum upward lift and avoid fouls
To ensure spectator safety
To slow down the approach run
To make vaulting artistic
Which skill is most important in javelin throw?
Wrist flexibility
Whole-body coordination and timing
Jumping power
Knee stability only
Why are spikes worn in athletics track events?
To protect feet from injury
To improve traction and running efficiency
To meet uniform requirements
To slow runners on curves
In discus throw, why is rotation used before release?
To create artistic style
To generate angular momentum for longer throws
To balance the body better
To comply with Olympic tradition
Why is wind assistance regulated in sprints and jumps?
To protect athletes from injury
To prevent unfair performance advantage
To keep athletes cool
To maintain lane markings
In steeplechase, what makes water jumps technically challenging?
Depth of water varies
Athletes must combine hurdling with long jumping
The barrier is higher than other hurdles
Shoes become waterproof
Why must athletes in throwing events stay inside the circle until the implement lands?
To avoid collisions
To comply with rules ensuring fair throws
To gain extra time for technique
To prevent overstepping
Why is stride frequency and stride length balance important in sprinting?
To look stylish while running
To optimize speed without losing efficiency
To follow coaching tradition
To prevent running diagonally
Why is photo finish technology necessary in athletics?
To make races look modern
To accurately determine results in close finishes
To replace human judges completely
To record training sessions
Why is the streamline position after a start or turn essential in swimming?
To rest momentarily underwater
To minimise drag and maximise propulsion efficiency
To allow the swimmer to breathe longer
To slow down before resurfacing
In competitive swimming, why is the dolphin kick restricted in breaststroke starts and turns?
It gives an unfair propulsion advantage
It slows down the swimmer
It causes disqualification in freestyle
It is only allowed in butterfly
Why must freestyle swimmers touch the wall at the end of each length?
To confirm lap completion
To follow FINA competition rules
To prevent accidental disqualification
All of the above
Why do backstroke swimmers use a specific starting block position?
To reduce reaction time at the start
To comply with underwater distance limits
To maintain grip and prevent slipping
To conserve energy
In butterfly, why must both hands touch the wall simultaneously?
To allow smooth breathing transitions
To demonstrate correct technique according to rules
To maintain body alignment
To gain momentum for turns
Why is pacing important in long-distance swimming events like 1500m freestyle?
To conserve energy and delay fatigue
To avoid over-breathing
To maintain symmetrical strokes
To comply with lane rules
Why are swimmers not allowed to pass the 15m mark underwater after a start or turn in backstroke and butterfly?
To give officials an easier view
To ensure fairness by limiting underwater propulsion advantage
To avoid collision with lane ropes
To save energy
Why is bilateral breathing encouraged in freestyle training?
To balance muscular development and stroke symmetry
To reduce fatigue in one side
To follow mandatory rule requirements
To make the swimmer faster instantly
In medley relay, why must the order of strokes (backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle) be strictly followed?
To keep the race fair and consistent across teams
To reduce confusion among timers
To make transitions smoother
To favour stronger strokes at the end
Why is the flip turn used in freestyle but not in butterfly or breaststroke?
Because freestyle rules allow continuous movement without simultaneous wall touch
Because flip turns waste energy in other strokes
Because it gives a breathing advantage only in freestyle
Because it’s easier to teach beginners
Who is credited with inventing Volleyball in 1895?
James Naismith
William G. Morgan
Alfred Halstead
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Who invented Volleyball (originally called Mintonette) in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, as a less intense alternative to basketball?
G. Morgan
William G. Morgan
Alfred Halstead
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Why was the term Mintonette changed to Volleyball?
To make the sport sound more appealing
Because the ball is volleyed back and forth
Due to international influence
Suggested by James Naismith
What was the main reason Morgan created Volleyball instead of adopting Basketball?
It was easier to market
Designed for older businessmen seeking less physical intensity
It required less equipment
To rival Naismith’s invention
When did Volleyball become part of the Olympic Games?
1920
1945
1964
1980
How did the introduction of the Libero in 1998 change the dynamics of the game?
It allowed unlimited substitutions
Enhanced defensive play and rallies
Reduced scoring opportunities
Made the game slower
Who invented Basketball in 1891?
James Naismith
Amos Stagg
John Wooden
Phog Allen
Why did Naismith design Basketball to be played indoors?
To avoid competition with Baseball
To provide a winter activity for students
To limit physical injuries
To increase gymnasium use
How did the first Basketball goals differ from today’s equipment?
They used peach baskets without holes
They were smaller and circular
They were metal hoops without nets
They were nailed to the floor
Which major rule innovation changed Basketball scoring pace significantly?
3-second rule
24-second shot clock
Introduction of the 3-point line
Elimination of the jump ball after every basket
In Softball, who was responsible for standardizing the rules in the early 20th century?
George Hancock
ASA (Amateur Softball Association)
Howard Cosell
William Morgan
Why was Softball originally called “Indoor Baseball”?
Played in gyms during winter
Used a smaller diamond
Required fewer players
Easier than Baseball
What was the significance of Softball being added to the Olympic program in 1996?
Boosted female athletic participation
Replaced Baseball
Reduced international recognition
First time women’s sport was televised
How did the invention of the 3-point line impact Basketball strategy?
Encouraged perimeter shooting and spacing
Reduced reliance on big men
Increased scoring variability
All of the above
Where did modern Badminton originate?
China
India
England
Japan
What was the significance of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) being established in 1934?
Standardized rules and competitions
Allowed Olympic inclusion
Replaced Poona clubs
Invented the shuttlecock
When was Badminton introduced as an Olympic sport?
1988
1992
2000
2004
Why was the shuttlecock design crucial to the game’s development?
Allowed flight stability and high speed
Made it easier to manufacture
Reduced cost of play
Prevented cheating
Who was considered the first dominant Badminton nation in Olympic history?
Indonesia
Denmark
China
South Korea
Which of the following best explains why ballroom dancing is considered a social dance?
It is always performed on stage.
It requires an audience to be valid.
It is designed for social interaction, enjoyment, and partnership.
It is limited only to competitive formats.
In International Standard ballroom, which dance is characterised by smooth, gliding movements and closed hold throughout?
Tango
Foxtrot
Cha-cha-cha
Paso Doble
Which Latin dance is strongly associated with Cuban rhythms and emphasises hip action known as “Cuban motion”?
Samba
Rumba
Cha-cha-cha
Paso Doble
The Paso Doble in Latin ballroom symbolises which dramatic representation?
A carnival celebration
A bullfight with the man as matador and woman as cape
A romantic serenade
A festive harvest ritual
Which International Standard dance is recognised for its staccato, sharp head movements and dramatic expressions?
Waltz
Tango
Quickstep
Viennese Waltz
Why is timing essential in social and ballroom dancing?
To impress the audience visually
To synchronise with music and partner for flow and accuracy
To maintain costume aesthetics
To focus only on competition scores
Which dance is considered the “dance of love” in International Latin ballroom?
Rumba
Samba
Cha-cha-cha
Paso Doble
What differentiates the Viennese Waltz from the Modern Waltz?
Viennese Waltz is slower and more relaxed.
Viennese Waltz is twice as fast, with continuous rotary movements.
Viennese Waltz includes Latin hip motion.
Viennese Waltz is only used for stage shows.
The Samba, a Latin ballroom dance, originated from which country?
Brazil
Spain
Cuba
Mexico
Which standard ballroom dance requires dancers to maintain a light, quick movement with syncopated steps and running actions?
Quickstep
Tango
Rumba
Samba
In terms of posture, why must Standard ballroom dancers maintain a strong frame?
To show off costumes
To maintain balance, connection, and elegance in movements
To appear taller for the judges
To reduce physical exertion
Which international dance is based on the Spanish tradition and is theatrical in its performance?
Paso Doble
Rumba
Quickstep
Foxtrot
Why is lead and follow dynamic important in ballroom dancing?
What is the primary benefit of practicing Luksong Baka in physical education?
Focuses solely on individual performance
Increases knowledge of swimming
Improves social interaction and teamwork
Enhances cardiovascular endurance
In athletics, why is the finish line crucial for determining race outcomes?
It allows for timekeeping only
It ensures all runners have equal distance
It marks the end of the race
It is a visual guide for spectators
Which traditional Filipino game is known for enhancing agility and coordination?
Patintero
Agawan Base
Sipa
Luksong Tinik
What is the primary purpose of using starting blocks in sprinting?
To enhance visual appeal
To improve running form
To increase race length
To provide a stable base for explosive starts
Which skill is most enhanced by playing Patintero?
Endurance and speed
Teamwork and strategy
Throwing accuracy
Flexibility
Why is the 'take-off' phase crucial in long jump?
It allows for a graceful landing
It determines the jump distance
It helps in warming up
It is the most artistic part of the jump
Why is teamwork emphasized in traditional Filipino games?
To discourage competition
Only for fun
To foster cooperation and social skills
To promote individual performance
What is the significance of warm-up exercises before athletic events?
To impress spectators
Only for professional athletes
To prepare the body and prevent injuries
To waste time
