ICSE Class 9 Syllabus 2027 Physical Education

ICSE YEAR 2027

INDIAN CERTIFICATE OF
SECONDARY EDUCATION
EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(72)

February 2025
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (72)
Aims:
1. To create an awareness of the necessity for vigour 4. To develop knowledge and understanding of skills
and efficiency through physical fitness. relating to leisure time activities and of a
2. To develop knowledge and understanding of the recreational nature.
requirements for healthy living, nutrition, exercise 5. To create opportunities to develop 'esprit de corps',
and relaxation. courtesy, sportsmanship, social skills, democratic
3. To create awareness of the necessity to develop conduct and ideals.
good posture and physical poise. 6. To develop appreciation of the aesthetic and
cultural aspects of movement.

CLASS IX
There will be one written paper of two hours duration Hinge joint - Flexion and Extension, Pivot join
carrying 100 marks and Internal Assessment of Rotation, Ball and Socket joint - Flexion,
100 marks. Extension, Adduction, Abduction, Internal and
External rotation, Saddle joint - Flexion,
PART 1: THEORY – 100 Marks Extension, Adduction, Abduction and
Circumduction.
SECTION A Meaning and examples of each of the above.
1. The Human Anatomy and Physiology (v) Benefits of exercise on the Skeletal System
(i) Skeletal System: Bones Increases flexibility, makes bones stronger,
Identification of the following bones within the strengthens joints, Good posture, Brings about
body: a healthy lifestyle.
Neck – Cranium and Vertebrae, Shoulder –
2. Muscular System
Scapula and Clavicle, Thorax – Ribs and
Sternum, Fore limb – Humerus, radius, Ulna, (i) Types of muscles
Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges, Spine –
Voluntary/ skeletal, Involuntary/ Smooth/
Vertebrae, Hip – Pelvis, Hind limb – Femur,
Cardiac Muscles, Isometric and isotonic
Patella, Fibula, Tibia, Tarsals, Metatarsals
and Phalanges. Meaning of the above along with and
(ii) Functions of the skeletal system. difference.
Framework and Support, Movement, (ii) Identification of Muscles
Protection of vital organs, Mineral storage, Identification of the following muscles within
Blood cell production. the body: Latissimus dorsi, Deltoid, Rotator
(iii) Classification of different types of joints: cuffs, Pectorals, Biceps, Triceps, Abdominals,
Fixed joints / fibrous joints (skull), Slightly Hip flexors, Gluteals, Hamstring group,
movable joints / cartilaginous joints (knee, Quadriceps group, Gastrocnemius, Tibialis
elbow), Freely movable joints / Synovial joints anterior.
(wrist, ankle, shoulder, neck). (iii) Benefits of exercise on the muscular system.
A brief explanation of the above types of joints
Increases strength, endurance and power,
with examples. better neuromuscular coordination, improves
(iv) Types of joint movements in physical posture, enhances flexibility, decreases
activities chances of injury.

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3. Respiratory System (v) Benefits of exercise on the Circulatory system
(i) Pathway of Air into the body. Increase in the size of heart, resting pulse
The mouth/nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, increases, Reduction in heart related
Bronchi, Bronchioles, Diaphragm, Lungs, problems, Improvement of the cardio –
Alveoli. vascular system, Increase in hemoglobin,
Faster recovery to normal pulse after physical
A brief understanding of the above with the activity.
help of diagrams.
5. Games and Sports
(ii) Mechanics of Breathing
External respiration - breathing in oxygen and Games and sports and their psychological and
breathing out carbon dioxide, Diffusion of social benefits.
respiratory gasses in the alveoli, Internal Meaning and difference between Games and
respiration - cellular respiration sports;
(iii) Oxygen Debt and lactic acid accumulation. Psychological and social benefits: build
Meaning only. confidence, bring about emotional control, lead to
spirit of competitiveness, development of positive
(iv) Second Wind. attitude, right attitude towards winning and losing,
Meaning only. camaraderie, respecting authority, self-esteem,
(v) Vital capacity and Tidal volume. patience, resilience, cooperation, team work,
sportsmanship, fair play, leadership, time
Meaning and difference.
management.
(vi) Benefits of exercise on the respiratory system.
SECTION B
Increase in tidal volume, Respiratory muscles
become stronger, increase in aerobic Any two of the following games are to be studied:
endurance, Faster rate of recovery to perform Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball,
a physical activity. Badminton.
4. Circulatory System
The details for each game are given below:
(i) Structure of the Heart.
CRICKET
Meaning and functions of: Atria (left and right
atria), Ventricles (left and right ventricles), 1. Knowledge of the game
Arteries, Veins, Capillaries. 2. Rules of the game
(ii) Heart rate, Stroke Volume, Cardiac output.
The Field of play: Diagram of the cricket field and
Meaning and difference.
pitch with measurements and specifications; The
(iii) Mechanism of blood circulation. Ball (Shape, Material, Circumference, Weight);
A brief understanding of the process of blood The Bat (Length, Width, Material); Stumps and
circulation. bails (Height, Width); The Players (Number of
players (playing eleven and substitutes);
(iv) Blood
Substitutions; The Players’ Equipment;
(a) Composition of Blood (Plasma, Red blood Compulsory equipment; Types of matches (One
cells, White blood cells, Platelets). day, Five days, Four days and T20); Officials and
Meaning and functions. their duties (2 field umpires, 1 third umpire, 1
(b) Blood groups - A, B, AB, O and Rh factor; match referee and 2 scorers); The Ball in and out
Hemoglobin; Blood pressure of Play; Ways of a batsman getting out.
Brief understanding of the Blood groups; 3. Fundamental skills and technique
donors and recipients. Hemoglobin:
function only; Systolic and diastolic blood Batting (On drive, off drive, Square cut and Leg
pressure (meaning and difference). glance); Fielding (Close catching, catching 'In the

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outfield', Long barrier and Throwing); Bowling (In The Players’ Equipment, Compulsory Equipment
swing, Out swing, Yorker and Full toss); wicket- The Referee: Powers and Duties, Compulsory
keeping (Footwork, Catching the ball, and Diving). Equipment, Referee signals
Other match officials: Assistant Referees: Duties
4. Terminology:
and Signals; Fourth official: Duties; Additional
Maiden over, Hat trick, Extra, assistant referee: Duties; Reserve assistant referee:
Dead rubber, Seam bowling, Over, Duties
No ball, Bouncer, Sight screen, The Duration of the Match: Periods of play, Half-
Bump ball, Danger area, Power play, time interval, Allowance for time lost, Penalty
Overthrow, Declaration, Appeal, kick, Abandoned match
Bodyline Bowling, Dot ball, Substitute, The Start and Restart of Play: Kick-off and its
Dead ball, Ball-tampering, Century, Procedure (start, both halves, both halves of extra
Follow-on, Golden duck, Nick, time and restarts play after a goal), Free kicks and
Nightwatchman, Tail ender, pull shot, its Procedure (Direct and Indirect), Penalty Kicks
Innings defeat, Cover drive, Innings, and its Procedure, Throw-in and its Procedure,
Straight drive, sweep shot, Hook shot, Goal kicks and its Procedure, Corner Kicks and its
Reverse sweep, Upper cut, Late cut, Procedure
Leg glance, pull shot, Flick shot, The Ball in and out of Play
Beamer, Off cutter, Leg cutter, Determining the outcome of a match: Goal scored,
Short pitch, Full length delivery, Winning team, Kicks from the penalty mark
Reverse swing, Offside: Offside position, Offside offence, No
offence
5. National and International governing bodies of Fouls and Misconduct: Direct free kick, Indirect
Cricket free kick, Disciplinary action (Yellow card and
BCCI - Board of Control for Cricket in India Red card), Restart of play after fouls and
ICC - International Cricket Council. misconduct.

6. National and International tournaments 3. Fundamental Skills and Technique

National Tournament: Ranji Trophy, Duleep Passing (Short pass and Long pass); Trapping
Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, (Step trap, inside trap, Thigh trap, Chest trap and
Irani Trophy, Indian Premier League Head trap); Shooting (Instep, Swerve shot, Chip
International Tournaments: ICC Cricket World and toe punt); Dribbling; Receiving; Heading;
Cup, ICC champions Trophy, ICC World T20, Tackle; Goalkeeping.
World Cricket League.
4. Terminology
FOOTBALL Advantage, Zonal marking, Sliding Tackle,
1. Knowledge of the game Through pass, Quarter Circle, Man-to-
Man Marking, Additional time, Extra time,
2. Laws of the game Nutmeg, One-on-one, Step over,
The Field of play: Diagram of the Field with Technical area, Volley, Half Volley,
Measurements and Specifications, Height and Attacker, Defender, Chip,
Width of Goalpost, Height of Corner flags Cross, Overlap, Lob,
Banana Kick, Bicycle Kick, Wall Pass,
The Ball: Shape, Material, Circumference, weight,
Goal line technology (GLT).
Air pressure
The Players: Number of players (playing eleven 5. National and International Governing Bodies
and substitutes), Number of substitutions allowed
in a match, Substitution procedure AIFF - All India Football Federation

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FIFA - Federation Internationale de Football 4. Fundamental Skills and Technique
Association
Passing (Push, Drive and Sweep)
IFAB - International Football Association Board
Trap (Upright stop & Flat stop)
6. National and International Tournaments
National Tournament: Santosh Trophy, Subroto Dribbling (Straight dribble, Loose dribble, Indian
Cup, Federation Cup, Durand Cup, I – League dribble, Dribbling pull back, One hand dribble:
International Tournament: FIFA World Cup, right hand and reverse side) Shooting,
UEFA European Championship, AFC Cup Goalkeeping

HOCKEY 5. Terminology

1. Knowledge of the game Forehand, Playing Distance, Tackle,
Back Stick, Dangerous Play, Field Goal,
2. Rules of the game Obstruction, Raised Ball, High Stick,
Hooking, Reverse stick, Push,
Field of play: Diagram of the Field with Scoop, Advantage Flick, High ball,
Measurements and Specifications Shooting circle, Under cutting, Jab,
Composition of teams: Number of Players, Foot, Give-and-go, Carry the
Substitution rule for Field players and Goalkeepers ball, Centre pass, Back pass,
Captains: Identity and Responsibility Reverse hit, Rebound, Rusher,
Players’ clothing and equipment: Uniform and Long corner, Through pass, Stroke,
equipment of field players, Goalkeepers Cross, 16-yard hit,
Match and result: Duration of the match and half
time, Result of match 6. National and International Governing Bodies
Start and re-start of the match: Procedure of Start
(centre pass) and Re-start (Bully, Free hit, Second FIH - Fédération Internationale de Hockey
half) (French)
Ball outside the field: Procedure to re-start from IHF - Indian Hockey Federation
different areas, side line, back line, after every goal
Method of scoring 7. National and International tournaments
Conduct of play: Players, Goalkeepers and Players National Tournaments: All India Gurmeet
with Goalkeeping Privileges; Umpires Memorial Hockey Tournament. Chandigarh, All
(Responsibilities of Umpires). India Chhatrapati Shivaji Hockey Tournament.
Penalties and procedures for taking penalties: Delhi, All India Indira Gold Cup Hockey
Awarding: Free Hit, Penalty Corner and Penalty Tournament, Jammu.
Stroke; Procedures: Free hit, Penalty corner, International Tournaments: Sultan Azlan Shah
Penalty stroke Hockey Tournament, World Hockey Cup,
Personal Penalties: Cautions (Verbal warning); Champions Trophy.
Temporary suspension: Green Card - 2 minutes
suspension, Yellow Card- 5 minutes suspension; BASKETBALL
Permanent suspension (Red Card)
1. Knowledge of the game
3. Equipment Specifications
Field Equipment: Goal-post: (side board, back 2. Rules and Regulations of the Game
board and net); Flag post Court: Diagram of the court with Dimensions and
Hockey Stick (Specification and Properties) Specifications, Meaning of Court areas, lines,
Ball: Shape, Material, Circumference, Weight, circle, semi-circle, position of the scorer's table and
Colour substitution chairs.
Equipment needed to conduct the game

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Teams: Definition, Rules, Players uniform Holding, Pushing Free Throws - Definition, Rule
Injured players and Penalty
Captain and Coaches: Duties and powers Duties and Powers of: Officials, Table officials and
Duration of Play Commissioner; Referee; Scorer and Assistant
Playing time, Tied score and Extra periods Scorer; Timer; Short clock operator.
Status of the ball: Ball Live, Ball Dead 3. Fundamental Skills and Technique
Jump ball and Alternating possession: Jump ball:
Dribbling (high dribble, change of pace, crossover,
Definition, Procedure and Situations; Alternating
possession: Definition and Procedure between the legs and behind the back)
How the ball is played: Definition and Rule Passing (chest pass, bounce pass, baseball pass,
outlet pass and no-look pass)
Control of Ball: Definition, Team Control:
Continues and Ends Shooting (layup, jump shot, hook shot, free throw,
bank shot and slam dunk)
Goal: When made and its value, Definition, Rule
of scoring Defence (man to man defence, zone defence and
Throw-in, time-out, substitution: Definition, Rules combination defence)
and procedures. Offence (early offence, set offence, motion
Game Lost by Forfeit, default, violation: Rules and offence, zone offence and spread offence)
Penalty Rebounding (Offensive and Defensive)
Player out of bounce and Ball Out of Bounds: Pivot
Definition and Rule
Dribbling: Definition, a dribble starts, a dribble 4. Terminology
ends, rule for dribbling Drive, Fake, Fast Break,
Travelling: Definition, Pivot Blocking, Charge, Carry,
Closely Guarded Player: Definition and Rule Screen, Double Dribble, Travel,
3 Seconds rule, 8 Seconds rule, 24 Seconds rule Triple Threat, Ball Handler, Dead Ball,
and procedure
Front Court, Loose Ball, Held Ball,
Ball returned to backcourt: Definition, Rule and
Penalty Dunk, Field Goal, Alley-Oop,
Goaltending and Interference: Definition and rule; Back Court, Press, Box out,
Meaning and penalty of Interference; Penalty for Double foul, Jump stop, Timeout
The Respective Violations.
Air ball, Jump ball, Game clock,
Fouls – Definition; Personal Foul, Double Foul -
Block, Possession arrow
Definition and Penalty; Technical Foul: Rules of
conduct, Violence, Definition and Penalty;
Unsportsmanlike Foul, Disqualifying foul - 5. National and International Governing Bodies of
Definition and Penalty Basketball
Fighting - Definition, Rule and Penalty; Penalty for BFI - Basketball Federation of India
the respective Fouls; Five fouls by a player; Team FIBA - Federation Internationale De Basketball
fouls: Definition and Rule.
Contact: General principles: Cylinder principle, 6. National and International tournaments
Principle of verticality, Legal guarding position, National Tournaments: Youth National Basketball
guarding a player who controls the ball, Guarding Championships, Federation Cup Basketball
a player who does not control the ball, A player Championship, UBA Pro Basketball League
who is in the air, Screening (Legal and Illegal),
Charging, Blocking, No charge semi-circle areas,
Contacting an opponent with the hand(s) or arm(s),

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International Tournaments: FIBA World, Sequence of regular game interruptions; Request
Championship, European Basketball for regular game interruptions;
Championship, FIBA Asia Championship
Time-outs and Technical time-outs
Exceptional game interruptions: Injury/illness,
VOLLEYBALL
External interference, Prolonged interruptions
1. Knowledge of the game
Substitution: Limitation, Exceptional,
Expulsion/disqualification, Illegal, Procedure,
2. Rules of the game
Improper request
Playing Area: Diagram of the Play Area with
Game delays: Types of delays, Delay sanctions
Measurements and Specifications; Diagram of Net,
Antenna and Posts with measurements and Intervals and change of court
specifications
Libero player: Designation of the Libero,
Ball: Shape, Material, Weight, Circumference, Air Equipment, Actions involving the libero, Re-
Pressure designation of a new libero
Composition of teams Participants' conduct: Sportsmanlike conduct, Fair
play
Players equipment and forbidden objects
Misconduct and its sanctions: Minor misconduct,
Team Leaders: Responsibility of Captain, Coach
Misconduct leading to sanction, Sanction scale,
and Assistant coach
Cards used: Warning (Verbal and Yellow card);
Playing Format: To score a point, To win a set, To
Penalty (Red card); Expulsion (Red plus Yellow
win the match
card jointly); Disqualification (Red plus Yellow
Structure of Play: The Toss, Official warm-up card separately)
session, Team starting line-up, Positions and
Referees: Composition, Procedures, Location,
Positional fault, Rotation and Rotation fault
Authority and Responsibilities of: First referee,
States of Play: Ball in play, Ball out of play, Ball Second referee, Scorer, Assistant scorer, Line
"IN", Ball "OUT" judges.
Playing the ball: Team Hits, Characteristics of the
3. Fundamental Skills and Techniques
hit, Faults in playing the ball, Ball at the net, Ball
crossing the net, Ball touching the net, Ball in the Service (Underhand, Topspin, Float, Jump serve
net and Jump float)
Player at the net: Reaching beyond the net, Pass (Underarm pass and Overhand pass)
Penetration under the net, Contact with the net, Set (Overhead and Bump)
Player's faults at the net
Attack/spike (Backcourt, Line and cross-court
Service: First service in a set, Service order, shot, Dip, Block-abuse, Off-speed hit, Quick hit,
Authorization of the service, Execution of the Slide and Double-quick hit)
service, Screening, Faults made during service, Block (Single block, Double block and Triple
Serving faults and Positional faults block)
Attack hit: Characteristics, Restrictions, Faults Dig
Block: Blocking, Block contact, Blocking within
the opponent's space, Block and team hits, 4. Terminology
Blocking the service, Blocking faults Back row attack, Block assist, Side out,
Interruptions, Delays and Intervals: Interruptions Blocking error, Floater, Two set,
(meaning); Number of regular game interruptions; Extension roll, Free ball, Joust,

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Overlapping, Back set, Carry, 3. Fundamental Skills
Closing the block, Ball down, Quick set,
Grip (Forehand grip and Backhand grip)
Serving zone, Defence zone, Attack zone,
Footwork
Foot fault, Net violation, Trap set, Serve (High serve, Low serve, Flick serve)
Strokes (Overhead forehand stroke, Overhead
Reading an opponent,
backhand stroke, Underarm forehand stroke and
Cross-court attack Underarm backhand stroke)
Shots (Clearing/lobbing, Drop shots and Smash)
5. National and International Governing Bodies of
Volleyball 4. Terminology
VFI - Volleyball Federation of India Short serve Long serve Wide serve
Service order, Love, All,
FIVB - Federation International De Volleyball
Deuce, Forecourt, Mid-court,
6. National and International tournaments Rear court, Rally, Set,
Rubber, Lunge, Clear lob,
National Tournaments: Indian Volleyball League, Half smash, Full smash, Carry,
Federation Cup, Poornima Trophy Baseline smash, Drive, Push shot,
International Tournaments: World Championship, Tumbling net shot, Net kill, Net lift
World Cup Volleyball, Super Challenge Cup Hairpin net shot, Alley, Back alley,
Follow through, Court, Wood shot
BADMINTON Flick, Bird,
Singles footwork base
1. Knowledge of the game
5. National and International Governing Bodies of
2. Rules of the game Badminton
Court: Diagram of the court with Measurements
and Specifications, Court equipment (Posts and BAI - Badminton Association of India
Net) BWF - Badminton World Federation
Shuttle: Dimensions and Specifications, Testing a
6. National and International tournaments
shuttle for speed
Racket: Diagram of the racket with Measurements National Tournaments: Indian Open Badminton
and Specifications Championship, Senior National Badminton
championship.
Toss: Procedure
International Tournaments: World Championship,
Scoring system Thomas Cup.
Change of ends
Service: Singles (serving and receiving courts); PART 2: INTERNAL ASSESSMENT –
Doubles: Serving and receiving courts, Order of 100 Marks
play and position on court, Scoring and serving,
Sequence of serving Please note the guidelines for internal assessment as
given for Class X.
Service court errors
Lets
Shuttle not in play
Continuous play, Misconduct and Penalties
Officials duties and appeals: Referee, Umpire,
Service judge, Line judges

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