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Key Facts: MATSEC IM Physical Education Exam

IM 36

Official MATSEC Intermediate subject code

MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue

A–E / F

Subject grade scale (A highest pass; F fail)

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

10 / 8 / 6 / 4 / 2

IM grade points for grades A / B / C / D / E

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

44

Minimum total grade points for Matriculation Certificate (with required subject mix)

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

EUR 40

Revision of Paper fee at IM level (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)

MATSEC Examination Fees document

EUR 35

Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)

MATSEC Examination Fees document

100

Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)

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MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Physical Education (IM 36) is a University of Malta MATSEC subject assessed under the 2026 syllabus (written paper 2 hours 30 minutes carrying 80% plus a 30-minute practical examination carrying 20%). Results use grades A–E (pass) or F; IM grade points contribute to the Matriculation Certificate (minimum 44 points). The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official MATSEC format simulation.

Sample MATSEC IM Physical Education Practice Questions

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1Which type of bone primarily provides protection for vital organs such as the brain?
A.Long bones
B.Flat bones
C.Short bones
D.Irregular bones only in the wrist
Explanation: Flat bones (for example the cranium, sternum and scapulae) provide broad surfaces for protection and muscle attachment. Long bones mainly act as levers; short bones allow fine movement and stability in places such as the wrist and ankle.
2Which joint classification allows the greatest range of movement in three planes?
A.Hinge joint
B.Pivot joint
C.Ball-and-socket joint
D.Gliding joint
Explanation: Ball-and-socket joints (shoulder and hip) allow flexion/extension, abduction/adduction and rotation, giving multi-planar movement. Hinge joints move mainly in one plane; pivot joints allow rotation; gliding joints permit limited sliding.
3During a biceps curl, which muscle acts as the agonist (prime mover) when lifting the weight?
A.Triceps brachii
B.Biceps brachii
C.Deltoid only
D.Latissimus dorsi
Explanation: The biceps brachii is the agonist for elbow flexion when lifting a dumbbell in a curl. The triceps act as the antagonist; other muscles may stabilise but are not the prime movers for elbow flexion.
4What is the main role of a fixator muscle during a skilled sporting action?
A.To produce the main force of the movement
B.To oppose the agonist throughout the full range
C.To stabilise the origin of the agonist so it can work more efficiently
D.To transport oxygen to working muscles
Explanation: Fixators stabilise the origin of the agonist so the prime mover can contract more effectively. At the shoulder, for example, rotator cuff muscles can act as fixators during arm movements.
5Which effect of a warm-up on skeletal muscle tissue best prepares a performer for intense exercise?
A.Decreased muscle temperature and reduced enzyme activity
B.Increased muscle temperature, improved elasticity and faster nerve conduction
C.Complete removal of all lactic acid before activity starts
D.Immediate hypertrophy of muscle fibres
Explanation: A warm-up raises muscle temperature, increases elasticity of muscle and connective tissue, improves enzyme activity and speeds nerve impulse conduction, reducing injury risk and preparing performance.
6Which statement best describes a physiological benefit of a cool-down after intense exercise?
A.It immediately increases resting heart rate for several hours
B.It helps gradually return heart rate and blood flow toward resting levels and aids removal of waste products
C.It replaces the need for rehydration
D.It causes blood to pool permanently in the legs
Explanation: A cool-down maintains elevated circulation briefly so oxygenated blood continues to reach tissues and metabolic by-products can be cleared while heart rate and breathing return gradually toward rest.
7In lever systems applied to human movement, which component is the fulcrum?
A.The muscle providing the effort
B.The resistance or load being moved
C.The joint about which movement occurs
D.The bone acting only as a weight
Explanation: In biomechanical lever systems for sport, the joint acts as the fulcrum, the muscle provides the effort, and the body part or external object provides the load/resistance. Bones act as rigid levers.
8A first-class lever in the body is best illustrated by which movement?
A.Plantar flexion of the ankle when standing on tiptoes
B.Elbow flexion during a biceps curl
C.Extension of the neck (head tipping back) where the fulcrum lies between effort and load
D.Knee flexion only during sprinting
Explanation: In a first-class lever the fulcrum lies between effort and load. Nodding/extension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint is a classic example. Standing on tiptoes is typically second-class; biceps curl is third-class.
9According to Newton’s third law, which statement is correct during a sprint start from blocks?
A.The athlete pushes the blocks and the blocks push the athlete with an equal and opposite force
B.Force only acts in one direction on the athlete
C.Mass of the athlete is irrelevant to acceleration
D.There is no reaction force from the blocks
Explanation: Newton’s third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Drive against the blocks produces a reaction force that propels the sprinter forward.
10Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the venae cavae?
A.Left atrium
B.Right atrium
C.Left ventricle
D.Right ventricle only via the aorta
Explanation: Deoxygenated systemic blood returns through the superior and inferior venae cavae into the right atrium, then passes to the right ventricle to be pumped to the lungs.

About the MATSEC IM Physical Education Exam

Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Physical Education — IM 36 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Intermediate Matriculation subjects form part of the Matriculation Certificate pathway (two Advanced Level subjects, three Intermediate Level subjects and Systems of Knowledge, with group restrictions and a minimum of 44 grade points). Assessment for IM 36 follows the official 2026 syllabus scheme: a written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes carrying 80% (Section A techniques, tactics and rules via video analysis 10%; Section B anatomy and physiology 35%; Section C acquiring movement skills 20%; Section D socio-cultural studies 15%) plus a 30-minute practical fitness examination carrying 20%, with grades A–C available only to candidates who pass the practical. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus knowledge and judgment, not an official paper simulation or substitute for required oral, practical, performance or project work.

Assessment

Written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes (80%) plus a practical examination of 30 minutes (20%). Written sections and weightings: A Techniques, Tactics and Rules in Team Games via video analysis (10%); B Anatomy and Physiology (35%); C Acquiring Movement Skills (20%); D Socio-cultural Studies and the Role and Structure of International and Local Sport Organisations, two questions from three (15%). Practical fitness tests carry 20%; candidates qualify for grades A–C only if they pass the practical examination.

Time Limit

Written paper 2 hours 30 minutes + practical performance

Passing Score

Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).

Exam Fee

The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. (MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta)

MATSEC IM Physical Education Exam Content Outline

Core

Anatomy and physiology for sport

Anatomy and physiology for sport

Core

Skill acquisition

Skill acquisition

Core

Training principles

Training principles

Core

Biomechanics basics

Biomechanics basics

Core

Sport psychology

Sport psychology

Core

Health fitness and lifestyle

Health fitness and lifestyle

Core

Sports injuries and safety

Sports injuries and safety

Core

Socio-cultural issues in sport

Socio-cultural issues in sport

Core

Analysis of performance

Analysis of performance

Core

Nutrition for activity

Nutrition for activity

How to Pass the MATSEC IM Physical Education Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
  • Assessment: Written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes (80%) plus a practical examination of 30 minutes (20%). Written sections and weightings: A Techniques, Tactics and Rules in Team Games via video analysis (10%); B Anatomy and Physiology (35%); C Acquiring Movement Skills (20%); D Socio-cultural Studies and the Role and Structure of International and Local Sport Organisations, two questions from three (15%). Practical fitness tests carry 20%; candidates qualify for grades A–C only if they pass the practical examination.
  • Time limit: Written paper 2 hours 30 minutes + practical performance
  • Exam fee: The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.

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MATSEC IM Physical Education Study Tips from Top Performers

1Work from the official IM 36 2026 syllabus learning outcomes and scheme of assessment on um.edu.mt/matsec — examiners mark to those criteria.
2Practise timed written-paper style answers and any required oral, practical, performance or project work; MCQs alone cannot replace those components.
3Note Matriculation Certificate combination rules (groups, prohibited pairings, Systems of Knowledge, 44-point minimum) in the Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025.
4Use MATSEC past papers and marking schemes for personal study only; commercial reproduction requires MATSEC permission.
5Register within published First Session and September Second Session windows; late and very late fees apply per the 2026 fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Physical Education?

Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Physical Education — IM 36 (2026) is an Intermediate Matriculation subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the official 2026 syllabus (IM 36). Intermediate subjects contribute grade points toward the Matriculation Certificate.

How is MATSEC IM Physical Education assessed?

a written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes carrying 80% (Section A techniques, tactics and rules via video analysis 10%; Section B anatomy and physiology 35%; Section C acquiring movement skills 20%; Section D socio-cultural studies 15%) plus a 30-minute practical fitness examination carrying 20%, with grades A–C available only to candidates who pass the practical. Official papers are not fixed multiple-choice totals.

How much does MATSEC IM registration cost?

The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.

What grades and points apply at Intermediate Level?

Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).

Are these official MATSEC examination questions?

No. Official MATSEC IM Physical Education uses the written/oral/practical/project components set in the IM 36 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge practice only.