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Key Facts: HKDSE PE Exam
HKDSE Physical Education is a Category A elective set by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA).
Paper 1 is worth 42%, lasts 2 hours and includes multiple-choice and short questions.
Paper 2 is worth 18%, lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and requires two of three long questions.
Paper 3 practical examination is worth 40%: two activities and physical fitness (each about 13⅓%).
Activity choices include major ball/racket sports plus athletics, gymnastics or swimming.
The curriculum includes human body, movement analysis, fitness, training, injuries, psychology, social aspects and management.
Results are reported on Levels 1-5 with 5** and 5* distinctions and Unclassified (U) below Level 1.
The 2026 examination fee for each non-language Category A subject is HK$519 for school candidates.
HKDSE Physical Education is assessed by Paper 1 theory (42%, 2 hrs), Paper 2 long questions (18%, 1.5 hrs) and Paper 3 practical/fitness (40%), graded on Levels 1-5 with 5** as the top distinction.
Sample HKDSE PE Practice Questions
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1Which energy system primarily resynthesises ATP during a maximal 100 m sprint lasting about 10 seconds?
2During steady submaximal jogging, which cardiovascular change correctly describes cardiac output?
3In anatomical terms, which plane divides the body into left and right sections and is associated with forward–backward movements such as a running stride?
4According to Newton’s third law of motion applied to sport, what occurs when a basketball player pushes downward on the floor to jump?
5Which joint type allows the greatest range of multi-axial movement and is typified by the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint?
6Which muscle action is primarily responsible for elbow flexion when performing a biceps curl?
7During intense exercise, minute ventilation increases mainly because of rises in which two factors?
8A third-class lever in the human body is characterised by which arrangement of fulcrum, effort, and load?
9Which statement best compares the three energy systems for high-intensity continuous work of about 45–90 seconds (e.g., a 400 m run)?
10Rotation of the trunk during a golf swing primarily occurs about which anatomical axis?
About the HKDSE PE Exam
Physical Education is a Category A elective of the HKDSE, set by the HKEAA on the PE Curriculum and Assessment Guide jointly prepared with the Curriculum Development Council. The curriculum spans history and wellness, human body, movement analysis, fitness and nutrition, training, sports injuries, psychological skills, social aspects, sport and recreation management, and practicum. The 2026 public assessment comprises Paper 1 (42%, 2 hours, MCQ and short questions), Paper 2 (18%, 1.5 hours, long questions) and Paper 3 practical examination (40%) assessing two selected activities and physical fitness. Results are reported on Levels 1-5 with 5** and 5* distinctions. This free English MCQ bank is a study adaptation of theory knowledge for Papers 1 and 2—it is not a substitute for practical skill training, fitness preparation or official long-question practice.
Exam sponsor: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Paper 1 Multiple-choice and short questions 42% (2 hours, all questions compulsory). Paper 2 Long questions 18% (1.5 hours, answer 2 of 3). Paper 3 Practical 40%: two physical activities (each 13⅓%) plus physical fitness (13⅓%). Activity 1: badminton/basketball/football/volleyball/table tennis/handball. Activity 2: athletics/gymnastics/swimming.
Time Limit
Paper 1: 2 hours; Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper 3 practical by scheduled examination
Passing Score
Reported on a Level 1-5 standards-referenced scale, with 5** and 5* distinctions within Level 5 and Unclassified (U) below Level 1
Exam / Certification Fees
2026 fee per non-language Category A subject: HK$519 (school candidates and private candidates with a Permanent HKIC); HK$1,119 (private candidates without a Permanent HKIC), plus an Initial Fee of HK$595 for private candidates
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Human Body and Movement Analysis
Anatomical systems, energy systems and biomechanical principles of movement
Fitness, Nutrition and Training
Fitness components, nutrition, overload, specificity, periodisation and training methods
Sports Injuries and Safety
Injury mechanisms, prevention, RICE/PRICE care concepts and safe practice
Sports Psychology and Social Aspects
Motivation, arousal, anxiety, goals, cohesion, equity and social values of sport
History, Wellness and Management
PE/sport/recreation history and values, wellness concepts and basic sport management
Preparing for the HKDSE PE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Reported on a Level 1-5 standards-referenced scale, with 5** and 5* distinctions within Level 5 and Unclassified (U) below Level 1
- Assessment: Paper 1 Multiple-choice and short questions 42% (2 hours, all questions compulsory). Paper 2 Long questions 18% (1.5 hours, answer 2 of 3). Paper 3 Practical 40%: two physical activities (each 13⅓%) plus physical fitness (13⅓%). Activity 1: badminton/basketball/football/volleyball/table tennis/handball. Activity 2: athletics/gymnastics/swimming.
- Time limit: Paper 1: 2 hours; Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper 3 practical by scheduled examination
- Exam / certification fees: 2026 fee per non-language Category A subject: HK$519 (school candidates and private candidates with a Permanent HKIC); HK$1,119 (private candidates without a Permanent HKIC), plus an Initial Fee of HK$595 for private candidates Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is HKDSE Physical Education assessed in 2026?
Paper 1 multiple-choice and short questions (42%, 2 hours), Paper 2 long questions (18%, 1.5 hours) and Paper 3 practical examination (40%) covering two activities and physical fitness.
What practical activities can I choose?
Activity 1: one from badminton, basketball, football, volleyball, table tennis or handball. Activity 2: one from athletics, gymnastics or swimming. Fitness is also assessed.
Can athletics or swimming practicals be exempted?
Candidates may apply for partial or full exemption from Athletics/Swimming practicals with officially certified results from recognised competitions within the accepted date window, subject to HKEAA approval.
How much does the exam cost in 2026?
HK$519 per non-language Category A subject for school candidates and for private candidates with a Permanent HKIC; private candidates without a Permanent HKIC pay HK$1,119 plus an Initial Fee of HK$595.
Do these MCQs cover the practical paper?
No. They target theory for Papers 1 and 2. Paper 3 requires sport-specific skill practice and fitness training.
What language can I use for PE theory papers?
Chinese or English (one language version per subject entry), as with other bilingual Category A electives.