Unit notes and practice questions
Everything here is for unit 8 of the Grade 10 Health and Physical Education textbook: what the chapter covers, the short notes, practice questions with their answers, and the lesson video where one exists.
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Four values that guide self-defence · 4 min · 2 past exam questions worked through
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The cards filed under this chapter on the Grade 10 Health and Physical Education page. Open one at a time.
When you use it
Remember this before you practise any grappling, takedown, throw or choke technique, since these are used at close range to control an attacker.
Watch out
The Rear Naked Choke is very dangerous if done improperly, so never practise it or any submission technique without a teacher present.
Drafted from Grade 10 Health and Physical Education, pages 91-105, then checked twice before it went up
10 multiple-choice questions written against this chapter, each with its answer and the reason. Try one before you open the answer.
Question 1
What is sport ethics?
Answer: B A code of conduct for promoting and ensuring healthy sporting practices
Why
The text defines sport ethics as a code of conduct for promoting and ensuring healthy sporting practices. It is more than behaviour. It is also a way of thinking that promotes fair play.
Question 2
The word ethics comes from the Greek word ethos. What does ethos mean?
Answer: C Character
Why
The word ethics comes from the Greek word ethos, which means character.
Question 3
Which of the following is one of the six pillars of fair play named in the text?
Answer: D Fairness
Why
The text lists the six pillars as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Fairness is one of them. Speed and strength are not named as pillars.
Question 4
According to the text, why should grappling and submission techniques be practised?
Answer: A Only under the supervision of a teacher, to prevent injuries
Why
The text says grappling and submission techniques should only be practised under the supervision of a teacher. This is to prevent injuries and make sure the proper technique is used.
Question 5
According to the text, what does conflict arise from?
Answer: B From differences in values, motivations, perceptions, ideas and desires
Why
The text says conflict arises from differences in values, motivations, perceptions, ideas and desires. It occurs whenever people disagree.
Question 6
According to the text, when is the use of force regarded as acceptable?
Answer: C Only in self-defense or in the defense of those who are defenseless
Why
The text says the use of force is regarded only in self-defense or in the defense of those who are defenseless. It also says the practitioner should not use skills to show off.
Question 7
The text describes a higher kind of courage. Which of these best matches that description?
Answer: A The courage of self-sacrifice, of standing up for the truth, regardless of the odds or the cost
Why
The text says there is a higher kind of courage. It is the courage of self-sacrifice, of standing up for the truth, regardless of what the odds or the cost may be.
Question 8
Which action does the text suggest to quickly relieve stress?
Answer: D Using the senses of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell to find what is soothing to you
Why
The text says the best way to rapidly and reliably relieve stress is through the senses: sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. Each person responds differently, so you need to find what is soothing to you.
Question 9
According to the text, when can the best possible self-defence training start for a child?
Answer: B From around the age of eleven
Why
The text says that the best possible training can start from when the child is around eleven years of age. It also says that the essential moves can begin from the age of eight or nine. Eleven is the age given for the best possible training.
Question 10
In the "Pick your battles" guideline, what should you consider before getting into a conflict?
Answer: D Whether the issue is really worthy of your time and energy
Why
The text says conflicts can be draining, so it is important to consider whether the issue is really worthy of your time and energy. The example is arguing over a single parking space when there are dozens of spots available.
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Unit 8 runs from page 91 to page 105 of the Ministry of Education edition.
Ministry of Education edition, English, 64 pages
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