PHYSICAL EDUCATION (875)

Aims:
1. To gain an understanding and insight into the 5. To create awareness of the necessity to develop a
modern and emerging concepts as well as future good posture and physical poise.
prospects of Physical Education. 6. Give special attention to physically challenged
2. To create awareness of the necessity for vigour children.
and efficiency through physical fitness. 7. To create opportunities to develop esprit de
3. To facilitate physical, intellectual, emotional and corps, courtesy, sportsmanship, social skills,
social development of students. democratic conduct and ideals.
8. To develop skills of planning as well as practical
4. To develop an understanding of the
skills in order to perform effectively.
physiological, socio-cultural and psychological
factors which influence Physical Education. 9. To develop the ability to relate practice to
classroom learning and vice-versa.

CLASS XI
There will be two papers in the subject. (ii) Importance of Physical Education.
Paper I: Theory: 3 hours -----70 marks; Need for Physical Education and how it is
important.
Paper II: Practical Work ------ 30 marks.
(iii) Misconceptions about Physical Education
PAPER I (THEORY) – 70 Marks
and the relevance of Physical Education
The theory paper will be divided into two Sections A in the inter-disciplinary context (sports
and B. Candidates will be required to answer five medicine, sports engineering, sports
questions out of seven from Section A, each psychology, sports journalism, sports
carrying 8 marks. Section B will be based on physiotherapy, sports nutritionist, sports
questions on major games in the syllabus. Candidates fashion designing).
will be required to select two games from this section
and answer any three of the five subparts (a), (b), (c), Misconceptions with respect to Physical
(d) and (e) from each of the two selected games of Education; how Physical Education is
their choice. Each question shall carry 15 marks. related to various other disciplines as listed
above.
Note: Details regarding evaluation of Practical Work
are given at the end of Class XII. Practical (iv) Meaning of ‘Play’ and ‘Recreation’.
Evaluation for Class XI is to be done by the Internal Definition and importance of ‘Play’;
Examiner. Characteristics of Play (freedom and time,
space and spontaneity, enjoyment, intrinsic
SECTION – A value).
1. Concept of Physical Education
Definition and importance of recreation.
(i) Meaning of Physical Education, its aim and
objectives. (v) Meaning and concept of ‘Games and Sports’.
Understanding of the term ‘Physical Meaning, definition and characteristics of
Education’. Aims and objectives of Physical ‘Games and Sports’.
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2. Individual Aspects and Group Dynamics system (nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi,
diaphragm) and their functions.
(a) Interest and attitude.
(iii) Circulatory system: Meaning; Heart, its
 Meaning and definition of the term
structure and functions; control of the
Interest (inborn and acquired); Methods
heart rate; function and composition of
of developing interest (in Physical
blood, maintenance of blood supply.
Education activities and programmes).
(iv) Digestive System: Meaning, major organs
 Meaning and definition of the term
(mouth, oesophagus, stomach, pancreas,
Attitude (experience, derived, emotional
liver, gallbladder, small intestine, large
challenge, profession); methods of
intestine) and functions of each.
forming attitude: by means of
(v) Effect of exercise and benefits of regular
suggestions, by blindly accepting the
training on the above systems.
social norms, by means of some intense
emotional experiences, through
4. Nutrition, Weight Control & Exercise
participating in games and sports
(forming attitude to win, attitude towards (i) Nutrition Basics – Dietary Goals and basics
exercise, attitude towards physical of a Nutritious Diet.
fitness, fair play, obedience, discipline, Nutrition basics: Dietary Goals for various
etc.) stages of growth (childhood, adolescence,
(b) Motivation. adulthood, old age); Meaning of ‘Nutritious
 Introduction, meaning and definition of Diet’.
‘Motivation’.
(ii) Balanced Diet and role of balanced diet in
 Types of Motivation: intrinsic and
performance.
extrinsic.
 Methods of Motivation: praise or blame, Concept of a Balanced diet; elements and
competition, reward and punishment, sources of a balanced diet; factors affecting
setting clear goals, success and failure, balanced diet; Importance of Balanced diet
record of progress, scholarships, social in sports performance.
recognition, honour and glory. (iii) Obesity and weight control; Life time
(c) Leadership. concept of weight control.
 Meaning and definition of the word
Meaning and definition of obesity; causes
‘Leader’.
of Obesity, dangers of Obesity, prevention
 Desirable qualities of a Leader.
of Obesity through exercise and weight
control.
3. Effects of Physical Exercise on Human Body
Systems Life-time concept of weight control – an
Various systems and the effects of exercise and understanding of how weight can be
training on the following: skeletal system, controlled through proper eating habits
muscular system, respiratory system, circulatory and exercise.
system and digestive systems.
5. Physical Fitness & Wellness
(i) The skeletal and muscular system: Types of
bones in the body, various types of joints (i) Physique, Physical Fitness and Wellness.
and major movements; structural Understanding of the term ‘Physique’;
classification of muscles, structure and A basic understanding of the three
function of muscle. body types (a) Endomorph (b) Mesomorph
(ii) Respiratory System: Meaning and types of (c) Ectomorph.
respiration, organs of the respiratory Meaning and importance of Physical Fitness
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 (ii) Components of physical fitness and wellness. (iii) Asian Games.
Components of physical fitness: Where and when the first Asian Games took
Health related fitness such as Cardio place and where and when the upcoming
vascular endurance, muscular endurance, Asian Games will take place. Events held in
strength; flexibility; body composition. Asian Games; Countries participating in
Skill related fitness: such as Cardio vascular Asian Games.
endurance, muscular endurance, strength;
flexibility; body composition, balance; SECTION B
coordination; agility; power, reaction time Any two of the following games are to be studied:
and speed (Candidates should be made to
understand that skill related fitness includes Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball,
all health related fitness components). Badminton, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics.
Components of Wellness: social, spiritual, The following aspects should be studied for each of
physical, mental, emotional and intellectual the two games selected by the candidate.
(a basic understanding of each).
Rules and regulations of the game; Interpretation of
(iii) Factors affecting physical fitness and
wellness. laws of the game; Duties and responsibilities of the
officials and players; Measurement and dimensions
Factors affecting physical fitness and
wellness: Heredity, exercise (physical, related to the game; Terminologies related to the
mental and social benefits), illness, physical game; Fundamental skills of the game; Strategies and
deformity, age and gender, diet, stress, living formation of the game; Names and abbreviations of
style, substance use (smoking, drugs, the National and Major International Tournaments
alcohol) and environment. linked with the game; Diagrams and dimensions of
(iv) Tests and Measurements in Sports. play area; Diagrams and dimensions of equipment
Basic understanding, importance and related to the game.
calculation of the following: Kraus Weber The details for each game are given below:
Test; Body Mass Index (BMI); Waist Hip
Ratio; Measurement of Heart Rate; Rockport CRICKET
one-mile test. – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
6. Games and Sports – a global perspective and how to improve performance.
(i) Olympics as a Social force. – Detailed understanding of the rules and
An understanding of how the Olympic games regulations of the game. Diagrams of the field
promote international understanding and and pitch, and various fielding positions.
appreciation of cultural diversity by – Knowledge of the dimensions of the field,
providing a platform for athletes from all thickness of the lines, dimensions of pitch and
over the world to meet and compete, complete specifications and markings on it.
irrespective of their colour, race, creed and Equipment of the game with their length, width
political beliefs. weight, thickness and material. Score board,
(ii) History of Modern Olympics. scorer, sightscreen. Flood light
Motto of the Olympic games; Events held in – Duties of the officials, before, during and after
modern Olympics; Where and when the first the match. Umpires and third umpire,
modern Olympics took place and where and requirements of the game, equipment needed,
when the upcoming Olympics will take place; numbers of players, duty of coach, captain etc.
significance of the colours used in the rings – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
of the Olympic flag and what these rings penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
signify. The founder of modern Olympics.
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 arrangements needed to conduct tournaments, arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
forfeitures, follow on, tie, power play, match punishment on players, coaches.
fixing, duck worth rule, sledging, ball tampering. – Basic skills and techniques (Passing - types of
– Basic skills and techniques. Batting (different pass, ground lofted, chip, volley, angle of pass.
types of shots, footwork, body position and Control (use of various surfaces-head chest, foot
actual bat movement. Bowling (run up, delivery thigh). Dribbling (running with the ball, rhythm
stride, follow through, types of bowling and pace, feints, body swerves, screening,
variations, good line and length, grip action. beating an opponent. Heading the ball with
Fielding positions, catching and throwing skills, intention of (attacking, defending, jumping, to
Wicket keeping techniques, skills of getting the head down, high, pass, score). Shooting skills
batsmen out. with either foot, inside or outside, short and long
– Different types of signals, extra runs, extra range shots, swerving shots, volleys, penalty
players, runner, substitute, provisions and kicks, power and accuracy. Tackling skills -
restrictions, players equipment, danger area, interception, jockeying for the ball, trapping by
various terms of cricket. various body parts, position, tackle front, side,
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked slide, recovery. Goalkeeping skills - stopping,
to the game. Important tournaments. watching, guiding the team, saving goal, dealing,
Abbreviations of associations and federations catching, heading, kicking, punching, throwing,
concerned with the game. diving, anticipation, speed and reflexes.
– Principles of play-attack, depth, defence,
FOOTBALL
penetration, sweeper systems, 4-4-2, 4-3-3,
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, 4-2-4. Kick-off, corner kick, throw-in, goal kick,
and how to improve performance. free kick, penalty kick. Importance of penalty
– Detailed understanding of the rules and arc, center circle and lines on the field.
regulations of the game. Match time, extra time, – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
tie breaker, sudden death, ball in play and out of to the game. Important tournaments.
play, importance of lines on the field. Various Abbreviations of associations and federations
methods of starting and restarting the game. concerned with the game.
Substitution procedure, penalty cards and their
HOCKEY
importance.
– Knowledge of the dimensions of the field, – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
thickness of the lines, dimensions of center and how to improve performance.
circle, quarter circle, goal and penalty area, – Detailed understanding of the rules and
penalty arc and complete specifications and regulations of the game. Match time, extra time,
markings on it. Equipment of the game with their tie breaker, sudden death, ball in play and out of
length, width, weight, thickness, material and play, penalty stroke, short corner, long corner,
dimensions. Diagram of goal post and field. free hits, hit or push back, 16 yard hit,
– Duties of the officials, requirements of the game, importance of lines on the field. Start and restart
equipment needed, numbers of players, duty of of the match.
coach, captain, assistant referees, technical – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagrams of
officials, grounds men, ball boys, match the field and goalpost, thickness of the lines,
organizers, technical area. dimensions and complete specifications and
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, markings on it. Equipment of the game with their
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 dimensions. Protective equipment of the of coach, captain, technical equipment team and
goalkeeper and players. player foul markers.
– Duties of the officials, requirements of the game, – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
equipment needed, numbers of players, reserve penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
bench, running substitution duty of coach, arrangements needed to conduct tournaments.
captain, assistant referees, ball boys, doctor, – Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team
grounds men. skills Knowledge of basic skills, free throws
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, stance (passing, dribble, shoot); Shooting (jump
penalisations, draws, match fixtures, shot, layup, hook shot); passing (pass, signal,
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments, receive feint footwork, chest-pass, bounce pass,
punishment on players, coaches. overhead pass, javelin pass. Footwork (pivot, 1
– Basic skills and techniques (Passing - types of count and 2 count stop). One to one defence, fake
pass, ground lofted, chip, volley, angle of pass, and drive, pass and cut defence, types of defence,
push, scoop, flick, aerial ball. Receiving the ball zone defence, and fast break.
– control, dribbling (running with the ball, – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
rhythm and pace, feints, body swerves, screening, to the game. Important tournaments.
beating an opponent from the right to the left, Abbreviations of associations and federations
right and behind. Shooting skills with Stick, concerned with the game.
inside or outside, short and long range shots,
VOLLEYBALL
swerving shots, volleys, penalty, power and
accuracy. Tackling skills - interception, – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
jockeying for position. Goalkeeping skills - and how to improve performance.
stopping, watching, guiding the team, saving – Detailed understanding of the rules and
goal, kicking, diving, anticipation, speed. regulations of the game.
reflexes. – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
– Principles of play-attack, depth, defence, court, thickness of the lines, dimensions within
penetration, team formations 1-2-3-5/1-1-3-4- the court, full specifications of the net, pole and
2/1-1-3-3. other equipment required for the game.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked – Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
to the game. Important tournaments. requirements of the game, equipment needed,
Abbreviations of associations and federations numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
concerned with the game. captain, etc.
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
BASKETBALL
penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
and how to improve performance. default by teams.
– Detailed understanding of the rules and – Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team
regulations of the game. skills, Knowledge of basic skills, volley-two
– Knowledge of the dimensions of the court, hand pass over the head forearm pass. The serve-
thickness of the lines, diagrams and dimensions underarm, over arm float, over arm jump, over
of the court, full specifications of the ring, pole, arm top spin, round house jump. The smash -
boards and ball. high set cross court, down the line, speed smash,
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees, tip the ball over the block. The block-line of
scorers, requirements of the game, equipment defence, defence against smash, attack at set ball.
needed, numbers of players, reserve bench, duty Teamwork importance in both defence and
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 attack. Understanding rotation, blocking and Equipment required for the game with their
screening length, width, weight, thickness, material and
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked dimensions. Types of courts.
to the game. Important tournaments. – Duties and number of officials, requirements of
Abbreviations of associations and federations the game, number of players, duty of coach,
concerned with the game. match organisers.
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
BADMINTON
penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
and how to improve performance. punishment on players, coaches, match points,
– Detailed understanding of the rules and etc.
regulations of the game. Match time, extra time, – Basic skills and techniques - forehand or
tie, shuttle in play and out of play, importance of backhand, chopper grip, correct grip, smash,
lines on the court, singles and doubles. drop, drive, net play, return upshots and
– Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the low/high/flick serves. Basic positioning for men
court, thickness of the lines. Equipment required and women rallies. The racket grip-shake hand.
for the game with their length, width weight, Strokes - backhand push, forehand drive, forward
thickness, material and dimensions. push. Service - two bounce serve, high toss,
– Duties of the officials, requirements of the game, forehand spin, backhand spin, long serve. Spin -
equipment needed, number of players, duty of forehand topspin, backhand topspin chopping
coach, match organisers. blocking lobbing, follow through, placement of
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, ball for each service.
penalisations, draws, match fixtures, – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments, to the game. Important tournaments.
punishment on players, coaches, match points, Abbreviations of associations and federations
etc. concerned with the game.
– Basic skills and techniques - forehand or
SWIMMING
backhand, correct grip, smash, drop, drive, net
play, return upshots and low/high/flick serves. – Knowledge of competitive swimming events,
Basic positioning for men and women rallies. activities, strategies and tactics, and how to
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked improve performance (individual and team).
to the game. Important tournaments. – Detailed understanding of the rules and
Abbreviations of associations and federations regulations of various swimming events,
concerned with the game. strategies and tactics in chosen events. Planning
performing and evaluating particular event.
TENNIS
– Knowledge of the dimension, depth and distance
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, of the pool. Importance of starters and judges for
and how to improve performance. start and finish of individual and medley races.
– Detailed understanding of the rules and Various officials in charge of conducting the
regulations of the game. Match time, deuce, events. Types of races, types of strokes, diving
advantage, tie foot fault. Ball in play and out of competitions, false start, individual and medley
play. Dimensions and importance of lines on the events. Stances for different strokes.
court, singles and doubles. – Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
– Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the requirements of the game, equipment needed,
court net, racket, thickness of the lines. numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
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 physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, lifeguard, – Knowledge of the dimension of the track. Width
photo finish. of the track. Measurement of 400 and 200 meters,
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, relay and solo races. Equipment of athletes in
penalisations, draws, fixtures, arrangements various events dimensions and requirements.
needed to conduct tournaments. Importance of starters and judges for start and
– Basic skills and techniques requiring control, finish. Importance of staggers.
balance, weight transfer, flow and clear body – Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
positions, complex sequence of movements and requirements of the game, equipment needed,
ability to perform showing high standards of numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
precision control power speed and stamina, physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, photo
fitness and tactics to outwit the opponents. finish.
Warming up and cooling down safely, safety – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
requirements for swimmers. penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked arrangements needed to conduct meets. Rules
to the game. Important tournaments. and distances and requirements of various events.
Abbreviations of associations and federations – Basic skills and techniques requiring control,
concerned with the game. balance, weight transfer, flow and clear body
positions, complex sequence of movements and
ATHLETICS
ability to perform showing high standards of
– Knowledge of track and field events, activities, precision control power speed and stamina,
strategies and tactics, and how to improve fitness and tactics to outwit the opponents.
performance (individual and team). Warming up and cooling down exercises.
– Detailed understanding of the rules and – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
regulation of various events, strategies and tactics to the game. Important tournaments.
in chosen events. Planning performing and Abbreviations of associations and federations
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 CLASS XII
There will be two papers in the subject. (c) Warming up, conditioning and
cooling/limbering exercises.
Paper I: Theory: 3 hours -----70 marks;
 Meaning of the terms ‘warming up’,
Paper II: Practical Work ------ 30 marks. ‘conditioning’ and ‘cooling/limbering’.
 Basic exercises related to warming up,
PAPER I (THEORY) – 70 Marks conditioning and cooling/limbering.
The theory paper will be divided into two Sections A  Advantages of warming up, conditioning
and B. Candidates will be required to answer five and cooling/limbering.
questions out of seven from Section A, each (d) Isometric and Isotonic exercises.
carrying 8 marks. Section B will be based on Meaning, advantages and examples of each.
questions on major games in the syllabus. Candidates
(e) Circuit Training.
will be required to select two games from this section
and answer any three of the five subparts (a), (b), (c), Meaning and advantages of circuit training;
(d) and (e) from each of the two selected games of procedure of conducting circuit training.
their choice. Each question shall carry 15 marks. (f) Weight Training.
Meaning and advantages of weight training.
SECTION A
An understanding of how the above training
1. Sociological Aspects of Physical Education methods help an individual in different sports
(i) Games and sports as man’s cultural and help develop strength, speed, stamina,
heritage. skill, endurance.
An understanding that sports have been a
part of our culture and tradition since time 3. Career Aspects in Physical Education
immemorial. (i) Career options in Physical Education.
(ii) Development of the individual through
Professional sportsmen, sports manager,
games and sports.
teacher/lecturer, sports coach, gym
Understanding how games and sports
contribute in various ways towards the instructor, sports officials, sports events
development of an individual. coordinators, sports journalist and
(iii) Role of Physical Education in promoting commentator, sports software engineer,
national integration. marketing and manufacturing of sports
How Physical Education helps in equipment.
promoting National Integration. (ii) Important institutions of Physical Education
(iv) Physical Education and personality in India.
development. Functions and objectives of Netaji Subhash
The role of Physical education in National Institute of Sports (N.S.N.I.S.),
development of personal qualities like an Sports Authority of India (S.A.I),
individual attitude, discipline, helpfulness,
team spirit, patience, unity, friendship, etc. International Olympic Committee (I.O.C),
Indian Olympic Association (IOA), YMCA
2. Training Methods College of Physical Education (Chennai),
(a) Meaning and importance of Sports Training. Lucknow Christian College of Physical
Definition of Sports Training and its Education (LCCPE), Luxmibai National
importance. University of Physical Education (LNUPE).
(b) Methods of training.
Development of training facilities, coaching
Methods of Training: Repetition, continuous systems, influence of media and sponsors,
& fartlek, and interval - Definition, purpose,
campaigns like Health runs in creating
advantages and procedure of each.
awareness towards social evil causes and
promoting physical fitness.
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4. Competitions and Tournaments (c) Disability and Rehabilitation.
(i) Tournaments and types of tournaments. Causes of disability. General principles for
Candidates should be fully aware of: prevention of disability;
Meaning and scope of Rehabilitation;
 the definition of ‘tournament’. services available for rehabilitation; role of
 the types of tournaments: Fixtures, the community and government
Knock-out, league matches (seeding and organizations in rehabilitation programmes.
byes). (d) Posture.
 merits and demerits of tournaments. Meaning of posture.
Correct posture – meaning, importance of
 objectives and importance of intramural correct posture (standing, sitting, walking).
and extramural competitions.
Common postural deformities: kyphosis,
 Names of the National and International scoliosis, lordosis, flat foot, knock-knees,
Federations/Bodies controlling the bowlegged, hunch back, round shoulders –
various tournaments/competitions. meaning, causes and corrective measures for
(iii) Difference between Professional and each.
Amateur Players. (e) Personal hygiene and sleep requirements.
Self-explanatory. Personal hygiene: Meaning of personal
hygiene, importance of personal hygiene for
Note: Candidates should be aware of the a healthy life style. Care of eyes, ears, feet,
above, for the past five years, with respect to hair, skin, oral hygiene, nose and clothing.
the games included in the syllabus.
Foot care: causes of corns, broken nails due
5. Health Education & Health Problems to tight footwear; Causes of diseases like
ring worm, athletes foot due to walking in
(a) Meaning and definition of ‘Health’ and wet areas; proper care of feet.
‘Health Education’.
Sleep requirements: Sleep requirements for
Meaning and definition of ‘Health’ (mental different age groups. Effects of insufficient
health and physical health) and ‘Health sleep on human body.
Education’. (f) Substance Abuse.
(b) Principles and importance of Health Effects of use of alcohol and smoking on the
Education. Health problems and role of individual and society.
Health Education in solving them. Drugs: Meaning of ‘drugs’ and ‘drug
Principles and objectives of Health abuse’; Stimulants and Narcotics –
Education. Importance of Health Education Analgesics.
for adults and the younger generation Awareness of the fact that use of certain
through formal and non-formal channels of drugs has been banned by World
education. Various prevalent Health Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and National
Problems: Communicable diseases – Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and reasons for
meaning, examples and common mode of the same.
spread. Epidemics – meaning and examples;
Water, noise and air pollution – causes and 6. Sports Injuries and First Aid
prevention; Occupational Health Hazards – (i) Sports related injuries.
meaning and examples. Types of sports related injuries: soft tissue
Note: Details of specific diseases not injuries (contusion, abrasion, strain and
required. sprain) bone injuries (fracture) and joint
injuries (dislocation): causes and prevention
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 (ii) Role of individual in prevention of sports – Knowledge of the dimensions of the field,
related accidents. thickness of the lines, dimensions of pitch and
Types of injuries due to: sudden movement; complete specifications and markings on it.
environment (hot, cold, wet and dry); lack of Equipment of the game with their length, width
preparation (warm up, cool down); weight, thickness and material. Score board,
inadequate clothing, body protection; not scorer and sightscreen. Flood light.
following instructions; surface and facilities, – Duties of the officials, before, during and after
equipment being unsafe. Role of individual in the match. Umpires and third umpire,
prevention of sports related accidents. requirements of the game, equipment needed,
(iii) First Aid. numbers of players, duty of coach, captain etc.
Meaning and importance of ‘First Aid’. – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
First Aid for various sports related injuries. penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
First Aid for cuts, grazes, strains, sprains, forfeitures, follow on, tie, power play, match
cramps, blisters, bruises, injuries of bone fixing, duck worth rule, sledging, ball tampering.
(fracture and dislocation); application of
splints and Thomas splint; First Aid in – Basic skills and techniques. Batting (different
drowning; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation types of shots, footwork, body position and
(CPR) and Rest, Ice, Compression and actual bat movement. Bowling (run up, delivery
Elevation (RICE). stride, follow through, types of bowling
variations, good line and length, grip action.
SECTION B Fielding positions, catching and throwing skills,
Wicket keeping techniques, skills of getting the
Any two of the following games are to be studied: batsmen out.
Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, – Different types of signals, extra runs, extra
Badminton, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics. players, runner, substitute, provisions and
The following aspects should be studied for each of restrictions, players equipment, danger area,
various terms of cricket.
the two games selected by the candidate.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
Rules and regulations of the game; Interpretation of to the game. Important tournaments.
laws of the game; Duties and responsibilities of the Abbreviations of associations and federations
officials and players; Measurement and dimensions concerned with the game.
related to the game; Terminologies related to the
game; Fundamental skills of the game; Strategies and FOOTBALL
formation of the game; Names and abbreviations of – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
the National and Major International Tournaments and how to improve performance.
linked with the game; Diagrams and dimensions of – Detailed understanding of the rules and
play area; Diagrams and dimensions of equipment regulations of the game. Match time, extra time,
related to the game. tie breaker, sudden death, ball in play and out of
The details for each game are given below: play, importance of lines on the field. Various
methods of starting and restarting the game.
CRICKET Substitution procedure, penalty cards and their
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, importance.
and how to improve performance. – Knowledge of the dimensions of the field,
– Detailed understanding of the rules and thickness of the lines, dimensions of center
regulations of the game. Diagrams of the field circle, quarter circle, goal and penalty area,
and pitch, and various fielding positions. penalty arc and complete specifications and
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 length, width, weight, thickness, material and – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagrams of
dimensions. Diagram of goal post and field. the field and goalpost, thickness of the lines,
– Duties of the officials, requirements of the game, dimensions and complete specifications and
equipment needed, numbers of players, duty of markings on it. Equipment of the game with their
coach, captain, assistant referees, technical length, width, weight, thickness, material and
officials, grounds men, ball boys, match dimensions. Protective equipment of the
organizers, technical area. goalkeeper and players.
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, – Duties of the officials, requirements of the game,
penalisations, draws, match fixtures, equipment needed, numbers of players, reserve
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments, bench, running substitution duty of coach,
punishment on players, coaches. captain, assistant referees, ball boys, doctor,
grounds men.
– Basic skills and techniques (Passing - types of
pass, ground lofted, chip, volley, angle of pass. – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
Control (use of various surfaces-head chest, foot penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
thigh). Dribbling (running with the ball, rhythm arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
and pace, feints, body swerves, screening, punishment on players, coaches.
beating an opponent. Heading the ball with – Basic skills and techniques (Passing - types of
intention of (attacking, defending, jumping, to pass, ground lofted, chip, volley, angle of pass,
head down, high, pass, score.) Shooting skills push, scoop, flick, aerial ball. Receiving the ball
with either foot, inside or outside, short and long – control, dribbling (running with the ball,
range shots, swerving shots, volleys, penalty rhythm and pace, feints, body swerves, screening,
kicks, power and accuracy. Tackling skills - beating an opponent from the right to the left,
interception, jockeying for the ball, trapping by right and behind. Shooting skills with Stick,
various body parts, position, tackle front, side, inside or outside, short and long range shots,
slide, recovery. Goalkeeping skills - stopping, swerving shots, volleys, penalty, power and
watching, guiding the team, saving goal, dealing, accuracy. Tackling skills - interception,
catching, heading, kicking, punching, throwing, jockeying for position. Goalkeeping skills -
diving, anticipation, speed and reflexes. stopping, watching, guiding the team, saving
– Principles of play-attack, depth, defence, goal, kicking, diving, anticipation, speed.
penetration, sweeper systems, 4-4-2, 4-3-3, Reflexes.
4-2-4. Kick-off, corner kick, throw-in, goal kick, – Principles of play-attack, depth, defence,
free kick, penalty kick. Importance of penalty penetration, team formations 1-2-3-5/1-1-3-4-
arc, center circle and lines on the field. 2/1-1-3-3.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
to the game. Important tournaments. to the game. Important tournaments.
Abbreviations of associations and federations Abbreviations of associations and federations
concerned with the game. concerned with the game.
HOCKEY BASKETBALL
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
and how to improve performance. and how to improve performance.
– Detailed understanding of the rules and – Detailed understanding of the rules and
regulations of the game. Match time, extra time, regulations of the game.
tie breaker, sudden death, ball in play and out of – Knowledge of the dimensions of the court,
play, penalty stroke, short corner, long corner, thickness of the lines, diagrams and dimensions
free hits, hit or push back, 16 yard hit, of the court, full specifications of the ring, pole,
importance of lines on the field. Start and restart boards and ball.
of the match.
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– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees, attack. Understanding rotation, blocking and
scorers , requirements of the game, equipment screening
needed, numbers of players, reserve bench ,duty – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
of coach, captain .technical equipment team and to the game. Important tournaments.
player foul markers. Abbreviations of associations and federations
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, concerned with the game.
penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
BADMINTON
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments.
– Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
skills Knowledge of basic skills, free throws and how to improve performance.
stance (passing, dribble, shoot). Shooting (jump – Detailed understanding of the rules and
shot, layup, hook shot), passing (pass, signal, regulations of the game. Match time, extra time,
receive feint footwork, chest-pass, bounce pass, tie, shuttle in play and out of play, importance of
overhead pass, javelin pass. Footwork (pivot, 1 lines on the court, singles and doubles.
count and 2 count stop) One to one defence, fake – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
and drive, pass and cut Defence, types of court, thickness of the lines. Equipment required
defence, zone defence, and fast break. for the game with their length, width weight,
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked thickness, material and dimensions.
to the game. Important tournaments. – Duties of the officials, requirements of the game,
Abbreviations of associations and federations equipment needed, number of players, duty of
concerned with the game. coach, match organisers.
VOLLEYBALL – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
and how to improve performance. arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
punishment on players, coaches, match points,
– Detailed understanding of the rules and etc.
regulations of the game.
– Basic skills and techniques - forehand or
– Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the backhand, correct grip, smash, drop, drive, net
court, thickness of the lines, dimensions within play, return upshots and low/high/flick serves.
the court, full specifications of the net, pole and Basic positioning for men and women rallies.
other equipment required for the game.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees, to the game. Important tournaments.
requirements of the game, equipment needed, Abbreviations of associations and federations
numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach, concerned with the game.
captain, etc.
TENNIS
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
penalisations, draws, match fixtures, – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments, and how to improve performance.
default by teams. – Detailed understanding of the rules and
– Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team regulations of the game. Match time, deuce,
skills Knowledge of basic skills, volley-two hand advantage, tie foot fault. Ball in play and out of
pass over the head forearm pass. The serve- play. Dimensions and importance of lines on the
underarm, over arm float, over arm jump, over court, singles and doubles.
arm top spin, round house jump. The smash - – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
high set cross court, down the line, speed smash, court net, racket, thickness of the lines.
tip the ball over the block. The block-line of Equipment required for the game with their
defence, defence against smash, attack at set ball. length, width, weight, thickness, material and
Teamwork importance in both defence and dimensions. Types of courts.
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– Duties and number of officials, requirements of positions, complex sequence of movements and
the game, number of players, duty of coach, ability to perform showing high standards of
match organisers. precision control power speed and stamina,
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, fitness and tactics to outwit the opponents.
penalisations, draws, match fixtures, Warming up and cooling down safely, safety
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments, requirements for swimmers.
punishment on players, coaches, match points, – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
etc. to the game. Important tournaments.
– Basic skills and techniques - forehand or Abbreviations of associations and federations
backhand, chopper grip, correct grip, smash, concerned with the game.
drop, drive, net play, return upshots and ATHLETICS
low/high/flick serves. Basic positioning for men
and women rallies. The racket grip-shake hand. – Knowledge of track and field events, activities,
Strokes - backhand push, forehand drive, forward strategies and tactics, and how to improve
push. Service - two bounce serve, high toss, performance (individual and team).
forehand spin, backhand spin, long serve. Spin - – Detailed understanding of the rules and
forehand topspin, backhand topspin chopping regulation of various events, strategies and tactics
blocking lobbing, follow through, placement of in chosen events. Planning performing and
ball for each service. evaluating particular event.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked – Knowledge of the dimension of the track. Width
to the game. Important tournaments. of the track. Measurement of 400 and 200 meters,
Abbreviations of associations and federations relay and solo races. Equipment of athletes in
concerned with the game. various events dimensions and requirements.
Importance of starters and judges for start and
SWIMMING
finish. Importance of staggers.
– Knowledge of competitive swimming events, – Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
activities, strategies and tactics, and how to requirements of the game, equipment needed,
improve performance (individual and team). numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
– Detailed understanding of the rules and physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, photo
regulations of various swimming events, finish.
strategies and tactics in chosen events. Planning – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
performing and evaluating particular event. penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
– Knowledge of the dimension, depth and distance arrangements needed to conduct meets. Rules
of the pool. Importance of starters and judges for and distances and requirements of various events.
start and finish of individual and medley races. – Basic skills and techniques requiring control,
Various officials in charge of conducting the balance, weight transfer, flow and clear body
events. Types of races, types of strokes, diving positions, complex sequence of movements and
competitions, false start, individual and medley ability to perform showing high standards of
events. Stances for different strokes. precision control power speed and stamina,
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees, fitness and tactics to outwit the opponents.
requirements of the game, equipment needed, Warming up and cooling down exercises.
numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach, – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, lifeguard, to the game. Important tournaments.
photo finish. Abbreviations of associations and federations
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, concerned with the game.
penalisations, draws, fixtures, arrangements PRACTICAL WORK - 30 Marks
needed to conduct tournaments.
No question paper for practical work will be set
– Basic skills and techniques requiring control,
by the Council.
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The Practical Work will be evaluated in two parts as be used for Continuous Assessment by the
follows: Teacher as well as for Practical Assessment by
1. Continuous Evaluation (by the 10 marks the Visiting Examiner. Tests 1 to 3 should be
Teacher) conducted on one day and 4 to 6 on the next.
2. Practical Evaluation (by Visiting 20 marks (a) Test 1
Examiner) 50 metre run, standing start: Timings to be
taken to the nearest tenth of a second
1. CONTINUOUS EVALUATION (by the (weather should be relatively windless
Teacher): 10 Marks without extremes of temperature).
Continuous evaluation will be done by the (b) Test 2
teacher(s) responsible for preparing the candidate
Standing long jump: A flat no slip surface
for the examination, in two of the following
should be used. The candidate should stand
games and activities of the candidate’s choice:
with toes just behind the take-off line and
Athletics, Cricket, Hockey, Football, Volleyball, jump when ready. After making preliminary
Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Badminton, swing with the arms the candidate swings
Swimming, Dancing, Gymnastics, Yoga. them forward vigorously, springing with both
Continuous Evaluation will include the feet simultaneously to land as far forward as
following: possible. Distance jumped to be measured in
centimetres.
A. File Work done throughout the 4 marks
year on any two games/activities. (c) Test 3
B. Participation and performance of 3 marks Distance run - 1000 metres run for boys, 600
the candidate, throughout the metres run for girls. Time to be taken to the
year, in at least any two nearest second.
games/activities of his/her (d) Test 4
choice.
(i) Floor push-ups for boys: The boy takes
C. Physical Efficiency Tests. 3 marks a front-leaning position with body
supported on hands and balls of feet; the
2. PRACTICAL EVALUATION (by the Visiting arms are straight and at right angles to
Examiner): 20 Marks the body. He then dips or lowers the
Practical evaluation will be done by the Visiting body so that the chest touches or nearly
Examiner in the presence of the teacher and will touches the floor, then pushes back to the
consist of the following: starting position by straightening the
A. Physical Efficiency Tests 12 marks arms and repeats the procedure as many
B. Specialisation Tests 6 marks times as possible. Only the chest should
touch the floor; the arms must be
(The candidate is to be evaluated
completely extended with each push-up;
on any two basic skills of the
the body must be held straight
two games/activities chosen by
throughout. Scoring consists of the
him/her for Continuous
number of correct push-ups.
Evaluation)
C. Viva-voce (on the two 2 marks (ii) Push-ups for girls: This is executed from
games/activities chosen by the a stall bar bench or a stool 32 cm high by
candidate) 50 cm long and 35 cm wide. It should be
placed on the floor about 15 cm from a
A. PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS wall so that the subject will not take a
position too far forward. The girl should
The following are the tests to evaluate the
grasp the outer edges of the bench, or
physical fitness of candidates. These tests are to
stool, at the nearest corners and assume
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balls of her feet on the floor and with her are given below.
body and arms forming a right angle. ATHLETICS
She should then lower her body so that
the upper chest touches the near edge to Candidates will choose two of the following
the bench or stool, then raise it to a events in which they wish to be tested:
straight arm position as many times as (i) Track events - sprints, middle and long
possible. The girl's body should be held distance races:
straight throughout. If the body sways or Boys - 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1500 m
arches, or if the subject does not go and 3000 m.
completely down or does not push Girls - 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m.
completely up, half credit is given up to 4
half credits. (ii) Track events – hurdles:
Boys - 110 m and 400 m.
(e) Test 5
Girls - 100 m.
Shuttle run: A flat course of 10 metres is
required to be measured between the two (iii) Field events - jumps and throws:
parallel base lines. Behind each base line, a Boys - Broad jump, high jump, triple jump,
semicircle 50 cm radius with centre on the pole vault, shot-put, discus throw, javelin
base line is required to be marked. throw, hammer throw.
In the far semicircle two wooden blocks Girls - Broad jump, high jump, shot-put,
(5x5x5 cm) are to be placed. The candidate discus throw.
stands with feet behind the base line, and on The following fundamental skills are
a signal, runs to the far line, picks up one required:
block which the candidate places in the
starting semicircle when he/she returns. The Sprints
candidate then repeats the procedure with the Practice of starts with blocks using proper
second block. The time to the nearest tenth of command.
a second is to be taken till the second block is Time action period - Reaction time, block
grounded in the starting semicircle. clearance time, acceleration time, velocity
(f) Test 6 maintenance time, finish time.

60-second sit-ups: The candidate lies with Middle Distance and Long Distance Races
his/her back on a mat or flat surface, feet (i) Style of endurance running.
about 30 cm apart and knees flexed at a right (ii) Methods of endurance development.
angle. The candidate's hands with fingers
interlocked are placed behind the back. A Broad Jump
partner holds the candidate's feet in contact (i) Approach run.
with the mat or floor. On the signal "Go" the (ii) Take off.
candidate sits up to touch the knees with
(iii) Flying Phase.
his/her elbows. Without pause he/she returns
to his/her starting position and immediately (iv) Landing.
sits up again. The number of sit-ups
completed in 60 seconds are to be counted.

B. SPECIALISATION TESTS Hop, Step and Jump (Triple Jump)

Candidates are to be tested by a Visiting (i) Approach run.
Examiner in the presence of the teacher in two of (ii) Take off.
the games/activities that were selected by them
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(iv) Performance of combination of hops ground balls.
and steps.
HOCKEY
High Jump
1. Straight hitting and stopping:
(i) Approach run. (a) Reverse hitting and stopping
(ii) Take off. (b) Hitting on the wrong foot
(iii) Flying phase: scissors, straddle, 2. Straight push and stopping:
western roll or "Fosbury flop".
(a) Reverse push and stopping
Pole Vault (Boys only) (b) Pushing on the wrong foot
(i) Grip. 3. Scooping:
(ii) Pole carry. (a) Push scoop
(iii) Approach run. (a) Shovelling
(iv) Take off. 4. Flick:
(v) Planting of pole. (a) Straight Flick
(vi) Clearance of bar. (b) Reverse flick
(vii) Landing. (c) Flick on the wrong foot
5. Dribbling and carrying the ball
Javelin Throw
6. Passing:
(i) Grip.
(a) Through pass
(ii) Javelin carry.
(b) Return pass
(iii) Transition from approach to five
(c) Deflection pass
stride rhythm.
(d) Interchanging position
(iv) Release.
7. Dodging:
(v) Reverse.
(a) Dodging to opponent's left.
Shot put (b) Dodging to opponent's right.
(i) Stance. (c) Double dodging.
(ii) Glide. 8. Different Techniques of:
(iii) Release. (a) Corner
(iv) Reverse. (b) Penalty stroke
Discus Throw (c) Push in
(i) Stance. (d) Goal keeping
(ii) Preliminary Swings. 9. Tackling:
(a) Lunging
(iii) Throws with one and a half turn.
(b) Feinting
(iv) Reverse.
FOOTBALL
CRICKET
1. Passing and Interpassing:
1. Batting : pull, cut, hook, glance,
stepping out to drive the flighted ball. (a) Interpassing between two players.
2. Bowling : outswing, inswing, off (b) Interpassing among three players.
break, leg break and googly. (c) Three men weave.

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(e) Related practices. (c) Floating service (overhead and arm).
2. Kicking: 3. The Set-up:
(a) Revision of all kicking fundamentals. (a) Setting up for quick smash.
(b) Lofted kick with either foot. (b) Move and set up (from back zones).
(c) Practice of corner kicks - lobbing (c) Setting up to different zones at
chip shots and penalty kicks. varying trajectories.
3. Tackling: 4. The Net Recovery:
(a) Interception and hasty tackles. Two-handed overhead pass without rolling,
(b) Sliding tackles. one hand under arm with or without rolling.

(c) Related practices. 5. The Attack:

4. Heading: (a) Smash with turn of body.

(a) Related practices, front, right side (b) Smash with turn of wrist.
and left side. (c) Round arm smash.
(b) Head-up drills. (d) Smash on short pass (ascending
5. Dribbling: balls).

Practice of dribbling skills suited to actual (e) Simple attack combination.

playing situations. 6. The Block:
6. Tactics and coaching: (a) Double block against different types
(a) Two back system - three back of attack.
system. (b) Double block in assigned zones.
(b) Principles of zone and man to man (c) Double block against quick attack.
defence. (d) Double block against attack
(c) Free kicks, penalty kicks, corner combination.
kicks. (e) Triple block against attack from
(d) Tactics of defence and attachment. zone.
7. Patterns of play:
VOLLEYBALL
4-2 system, 5-1 system.
1. The Pass:
(a) Over-head pass: Two-handed pass
with back rolling.
(b) Two-handed pass with side rolling.
(c) Jump and pass.
(d) Under arm pass.
(e) Forward dive and pass.
(f) One arm pass with side rolling.
2. The Serve:
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BASKETBALL Back stroke - 50m and 100m
1. Ball handling: Butterfly stroke - 50 m and 100 m
Holding position of fingers, body, position, Diving - Forward dive, backward dive,
stance of player with ball. reverse dive and inward dive.
2. Catching the ball: Girls: Free style – 50m, 100 m, 200 m.
(Receiving) skills involved. Breast stroke - 50 m and 100 m.
3. Passing: Skills - (Drills in Pairs) Back stroke - 50 m and 100 m
(a) Two-handed chest pass.
Butterfly stroke - 50 m and 100 m.
(b) Two-handed bounce pass.
Diving - Forward dive, backward dive,
(c) Two-handed underhand pass (Right / reverse dive and inward dive.
Left side).
(d) Two-handed over head pass. DANCING
4. Dribbling: The candidates will be required to give a
Dribbling high with speed, using alternate performance of any two of the following dances
hands, low dribble. of their choice, with suitable accompaniment:
5. Shooting: (i) Indian dancing: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi,
(a) Two-handed set shot. Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi,
(b) Two-handed free throw. Mohiniyattam, Bhangra and other folk
(c) Lay up shot following dribble using dances.
right hand (over the shoulder layup). (ii) Western dancing: Ballet, ballroom dancing,
6. Footwork: waltz, fox trot, tango, samba, charleston,
Player stance, position of feet, position of square dancing; pop-dancing - jitterbug,
hand, elementary shuffling and slicing twist, rock-and-roll.
movements (drills).
7. Pivoting, Stationary Pivot. GYMNASTICS
8. Individual defence: The candidates will be tested in four exercises
Player stance: position of hands, position of using any two of the following bits of apparatus
feet, defender's position in between of their choice.
opponent and basket. (i) Floor Exercise
9. Team defence: Man to man defence.
Boys - handspring to front somersault
10. Team offence: First break offence. (tucked); two headsprings; cartwheel to
11. Full Court: Half court game using defence, arabesque; arab spring; side somersault;
offence taught. back roll to handstand, cabriole jump throw;
flic-flacs.
SOFTBALL/TENNIS/BADMINTON
Girls - Leap and cabriole; step into ball of
Candidates will be required to demonstrate either foot; flic-flacs; round off; handspring;
competency in the rules, skills and fitness training
cat leap; legs split in air, cartwheel;
related to the game.
handstand.
SWIMMING (ii) Balancing Beam (Girls only)
Candidates will be tested in two of the following Run 2-3 steps; leap to riding seat with
1
events of their choice. /2 turn; rise to squat stand; ballet stand with
1
/2 turn; leap on either foot; step forward
Boys: Free style – 50m, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m,
leap changing legs to rear leap; lunge to
800 m.
side; stag leap; one-arm cartwheel.
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 (iii) Parallel bars (Boys only) (xiii) Vajrasana (Sitting with flexed legs feet on
Swing forward and cast to upper arm hand; the side of buttocks).
forward roll; pirouette forward; lower to (xiv) Supta Vajrasana (Supine lying in the position
upper arm hand; swing backward; straddle of Vajrasana).
forward to support (hold).
(xv) Kukutasana (Balancing on hands inserted
(iv) Vaulting horse through the thighs and legs in padmasana).
Boys - (long horse) Split vault; through (xvi) Jannsirasana (Paschimattrawasana on one leg
vault; hand stand with cartwheel; cartwheel with the other leg flexed sideways).
and handspring.
(xvii) Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimttanasana
Girls - Astride vault; split vault, through
(Paschimattanasana on one leg with the other
vault; handspring.
in Padmasana position).
(v) Horizontal bar (Boys only)
(xviii) Triang Mahaikapada Paschimatanasana
Forward and backward giant swings; change (Paschimottanasana on one leg with the other
of grip; twists; the hip-circles. in Najrasana position).
YOGA (xix) Moridriasana (Long sit with one knee flexed
Candidates will be tested in any four of the following and kept up and trunk turned over the
asanas: stretched leg).
(i) Vrikshasana (Balancing on one leg with the (xx) Akanrava Dhannrasana (Long sit and pull
other flexed sidewards). one foot to the corresponding ear).
(ii) Utitha Trikonasana (Feet apart stand, side (xxi) Uparrshta Konasana (Long sit with feet
bending). spread and bring the head to the ground).
(iii) Parivrtta Trikonasana (Feet apart stand, side (xxii) Bakasana (Balancing on hands with thighs
bend, with the trunk rotated backward). over the arms above elbows).
(iv) Utitha Parvakonasana (Feet apart stand (xxiii) Chakrasana (Cartwheel position).
lunging on one side). (xxiv) Nowli (contracting rectii abdominant in
(v) Purivrita Parvakonasana (Feet apart stand uddiyana position alternate relaxation and
lunging on one side and rotate the trunk contraction of left and right muscles in quick
backwards). succession).
(vi) Virabhadrasana (Balancing on one leg with (xxv) Kapalabathi (Quick succession of abdominal
stretched hands, trunk and leg in a horizontal strokes in padmasana position).
position). (xxvi) Bhastrika (Pranavam following the strokes of
(vii) Uthitha Hasta Padangusthasana (Balancing Kapalabathi).
on one leg and trunk bending over the other
stretched horizontally). NOTE:
(viii) Parasuottansasen (Feet apart stand and While testing the candidates in any two
turning one side and bend the trunk over the games/activities of their choice, the following method
knee on that side. should be adopted. Test of the skill as a whole with
(ix) Ushtrarsan (kneel sit and flex back the trunk). emphasis on:
(x) Padakastasan (Attention position, flex and (i) Approach
trunk over the thighs).
(ii) Stance/Grip
(xi) Garudasan (Balancing one leg with the other
turned over the former). (iii) Execution (degree of perfection) and
(xii) Navasana (Balancing on buttocks with the (iv) Follow through.
legs and trunk flexed over each other).
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PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS
Marks Test No. 1 Test No. 2 Test No. 3 Test No. 4 Test No. 5 Test No. 6
50m dash Standing long jump Distance run Push-ups Shuttle run 60 s sit-ups
(Timing in seconds (Distance in cm) (Timing in minutes (Numbers) (Timing in seconds (Numbers)
and tenths) and seconds) and tenths)
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
(1000m) (600m)
5 6.5 7.6 204 167 4 min 2 min 30 22 9.8 11.0 47 30
10 s 30 s
4 6.6 7.9 197 155 4 min 2 min 24 14 10.0 11.2 44 28
20 s 40 s
3 6.8 8.2 190 149 4 min 2 min 17 8 10.2 11.6 41 26
30s 50 s

2 7.1 8.4 183 142 4 min 3 min 10 6 10.6 11.9 37 24

40 s
1 7.5 8.9 175 132 4 min 3 min 6 3 11.1 12.1 32 20
50 s 10 s

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ATHLETICS - FIELD EVENTS

Marks Long jump High jump Hop step & jump Pole vault Shot put throw Discus Javelin throw
(m and cm) (m and cm) (m and cm) (m and cm) (m and cm) (m and cm) (m and cm)
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Boys Girls Boys Boys
10 5.50 5.00 1.70 1.50 12.00 3.00 10.00 8.50 25.00 35.00
8 5.00 4.50 1.55 1.45 11.50 2.75 9.00 7.50 22.00 32.00
6 4.50 4.00 1.40 1.30 11.00 2.25 8.00 6.50 19.00 29.00
4 4.00 3.50 1.30 1.20 10.50 2.00 7.00 5.50 16.00 26.00
3 3.50 3.00 1.20 1.10 10.00 1.75 6.00 4.50 13.00 23.00
2 3.00 2.50 1.10 0.95 9.50 1.50 5.00 3.50 10.00 20.00
1 2.99 2.00 1.00 0.94 9.49 1.25 4.99 3.49 9.98 19.98

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ATHLETICS - TRACK EVENTS

Marks 100 m 200 m 400 m 800 m 1500 m
(s and tenths) (s and tenths) (s and tenths) (s and tenths) (min and s)
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys
10 11.5 13.6 24.0 25.0 56.0 68.0 2.10 2.45 4.40
8 11.8 14.4 25.1 26.1 56.1 68.1 2.15 2.50 4.45
6 12.4 15.2 26.1 27.1 58.1 71.1 2.20 2.55 4.50
4 13.2 16.0 27.1 30.1 60.1 74.1 2.30 3.05 5.00
3 14.0 16.8 28.1 33.1 62.1 77.1 2.40 3.15 5.10
2 14.8 17.6 29.1 36.1 64.1 80.1 2.50 3.25 5.20
1 15.6 18.5 30.1 39.1 66.1 83.1 3.00 3.35 5.30

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SWIMMING
Marks 50m free 100m free 200m free style 400m 50m breast-stroke 100m breast-

style style (min and s) free style (min and s) stroke

(s and tenths) (min and s) (min and s) (min and s)
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Boys
10 45.0 55.0 1:30 1:50 3.00 3.40 6.00 1.05 1.20 2:15
9 46.3 56.3 1:32.5 1:53 3.05 3.46 6.10 1.07 1.22.5 2:17.5
8 47.5 57.5 1:35 1:55 3.10 3.50 6.20 1.10 1.25 2:20
7 50.0 60.0 1:40 2:00 3.20 4.00 6.40 1.12 1.27.5 2:25
6 52.5 62.5 1:45 2:05 3.30 4.10 7.00 1.15 1.30 2:30
5 55.0 65.0 1:50 2:10 3.40 4.20 7.20 1.17 1.32.5 2:35
4 57.5 67.5 1:55 2:15 3.50 4.30 7.40 1.20 1.35 2:40
3 58.7 68.7 1:57.5 2:17.5 3.55 4.35 7.50 1.22 1.37 2:42.5
2 60.0 70.0 2:00 2:20 4.00 4.40 8.00 1.24 1.39 2:45
1 61.2 71.2 2:02.5 2:22.5 4.00.5 4.45 8.10 1.26 1.41 2:47

Note: For timings in between or higher than those indicated in the table the lower mark should be given.

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 PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISATION TESTS
SWIMMING (continued)
Marks 50m back stroke 100m back 50m butterfly 100m butterfly Diving
(min and s) stroke stroke stroke
(min and s) (min and s) (min and s)
Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Boys Description of action
10 0.55 1:10 2:00 0:55 1:05 1:50 Vertical, erect
body, arms and
9 1:00 1:15 2:00.5 0:57 1:10 1:52.5 legs together

8 1:02.5 1:17.5 2:05 1:00 1:12.5 1:55 Poor angle (either

backward or
7 1:05 1:20 2:10 1:02.5 1:15 2:00 forward)

6 1:07.5 1:22.5 2:15 1:05 1:17.5 2:05 Poor angle

opening of arms in front,
5 1:10 1:25 2:20 1:07.5 1:20 2:10 side, etc.

4 1:12.5 1:27.5 2:25 1:10 1:22.5 2:15 Poor angle

opening of arms
3 1:14 1:29 2:27.5 1:12.5 1:24 2:17.5 and legs

2 1:15 1:30.5 2:30 1:14 1:25 2:20 Poor angle

opening of arms
1 1:16 1:31 2:32.5 1:16 1:26 2:25 and legs in flight.

Note: For timings in between or higher than those indicated in the table the lower mark should be given.

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 SAMPLE TABLE FOR PRACTICAL WORK

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TOTAL MARKS

(TO BE DONE BY THE TEACHER) (TO BE DONE BY THE VISITING EXAMINER Continuous Assessment
ONLY) +
Practical Assessment
File Work done Participation Physical Physical Specialisation Viva (To be entered by the
Unique Identification throughout the & Efficiency Efficiency Tests (on any 2
Number (Unique ID)/ Visiting Examiner)
S. No. year performance Tests Tests games/
Index Number of the of candidates activities
candidate in two games chosen)
of their choice

4 Marks 3 Marks 3 Marks 12 Marks 6 Marks 2 Marks 30 Marks

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Name of the Teacher:_______________________ Name of the Visiting Examiner:___________________________

Signature: __________________________ Signature: __________________________

Date:___________________________ Date:___________________________

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