ISC Class 11 Syllabus 2027 Physical Education

ISC YEAR 2027

INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
(875)

February 2025
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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: physiotherapy, sports nutritionist, sports
fashion designing).
Paper I: Theory: 3 hours -----70 marks
Misconceptions with respect to Physical
Paper II: Practical Work ------ 30 marks Education; how Physical Education is
PAPER I (THEORY) – 70 Marks related to various other disciplines as listed
above.
Note: Details regarding evaluation of Practical Work (iii) Meaning of ‘Play’ and ‘Recreation’.
are given at the end of Class XII. Practical
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 (iv) Meaning and concept of ‘Games and Sports’.
objectives. Meaning, definition and characteristics of
Understanding of the term ‘Physical ‘Games and Sports’
Education’. Aims and objectives of Physical
Education 2. Individual Aspects and Group Dynamics
Importance of Physical Education. (a) Interest and attitude.
Need for Physical Education and how it is − Meaning and definition of the term
important. Interest (inborn and acquired); Methods
(ii) Misconceptions about Physical Education of developing interest (in Physical
and the relevance of Physical Education Education activities and programmes).
in the inter-disciplinary context (sports − Meaning and definition of the term
medicine, sports engineering, sports Attitude (experience, derived, emotional
psychology, sports journalism, sports challenge, profession); methods of
forming attitude: by means of

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suggestions, by blindly accepting the liver, gallbladder, small intestine, large
social norms, by means of some intense intestine) and functions of each.
emotional experiences, through
(v) Effect of exercise and benefits of regular
participating in games and sports
training on the above systems.
(forming attitude to win, attitude towards
exercise, attitude towards physical 4. Nutrition, Weight Control & Exercise
fitness, fair play, obedience, discipline,
etc.) (i) Nutrition Basics – Dietary Goals and basics
(b) Motivation. of a Nutritious Diet.

− Introduction, meaning and definition of Nutrition basics: Dietary Goals for various
‘Motivation’. stages of growth (childhood, adolescence,
adulthood, old age); Meaning of ‘Nutritious
− Types of Motivation: intrinsic and Diet’.
extrinsic.
(ii) Balanced Diet and role of balanced diet in
− Methods of Motivation: praise or blame, performance.
competition, reward and punishment,
setting clear goals, success and failure, Concept of a Balanced diet; elements and
record of progress, scholarships, social sources of a balanced diet; factors affecting
recognition, honour and glory. balanced diet; Importance of Balanced diet
in sports performance.
(c) Leadership.
(iii) Obesity and weight control; Life time
− Meaning and definition of the word concept of weight control.
‘Leader’.
Meaning and definition of obesity; causes
− Desirable qualities of a Leader. of Obesity, dangers of Obesity, prevention
of Obesity through exercise and weight
3. Effects of Physical Exercise on Human Body control.
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.
(i) The skeletal and muscular system: Types of 5. Physical Fitness & Wellness
bones in the body, various types of joints (i) Physique, Physical Fitness and Wellness.
and major movements; structural
classification of muscles, structure and Understanding of the term ‘Physique’;
function of muscle. A basic understanding of the three
body types (a) Endomorph (b) Mesomorph
(ii) Respiratory System: Meaning and types of (c) Ectomorph.
respiration, organs of the respiratory
system (nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi, Meaning and importance of Physical Fitness
diaphragm) and their functions. and Wellness.
(iii) Circulatory system: Meaning; Heart, its (ii) Components of physical fitness and wellness.
structure and functions; control of the Components of physical fitness:
heart rate; function and composition of
Health related fitness such as Cardio
blood, maintenance of blood supply.
vascular endurance, muscular endurance,
(iv) Digestive System: Meaning, major organs strength; flexibility; body composition.
(mouth, oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, Skill related fitness: such as Cardio vascular
endurance, muscular endurance, strength;

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flexibility; body composition, balance; SECTION B
coordination; agility; power, reaction time
and speed (Candidates should be made to Any two of the following games are to be studied:
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 laws of the game; Duties and responsibilities of the
wellness. officials and players; Measurement and dimensions
Factors affecting physical fitness and related to the game; Terminologies related to the
wellness: Heredity, exercise (physical, game; Fundamental skills of the game; Strategies and
mental and social benefits), illness, physical formation of the game; Names and abbreviations of
deformity, age and gender, diet, stress, living the National and Major International Tournaments
style, substance use (smoking, drugs, linked with the game; Diagrams and dimensions of
alcohol) and environment. play area; Diagrams and dimensions of equipment
(iv) Tests and Measurements in Sports. related to the game.
Basic understanding, importance and The details for each game are given below:
calculation of the following: Kraus Weber CRICKET
Test; Body Mass Index (BMI); Waist Hip
Ratio; Measurement of Heart Rate; Rockport – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
one-mile test. and how to improve performance.
– Detailed understanding of the rules and
6. Games and Sports – a global perspective
regulations of the game. Diagrams of the field
(i) Olympics as a Social force. and pitch, and various fielding positions.
An understanding of how the Olympic games – Knowledge of the dimensions of the field,
promote international understanding and thickness of the lines, dimensions of pitch and
appreciation of cultural diversity by complete specifications and markings on it.
providing a platform for athletes from all Equipment of the game with their length, width
over the world to meet and compete, weight, thickness and material. Score board,
irrespective of their colour, race, creed and scorer, sightscreen. Flood light
political beliefs. – Duties of the officials, before, during and after
(ii) History of Modern Olympics. the match. Umpires and third umpire,
requirements of the game, equipment needed,
Motto of the Olympic games; Events held in numbers of players, duty of coach, captain etc.
modern Olympics; Where and when the first
modern Olympics took place and where and – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
when the upcoming Olympics will take place; penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
significance of the colours used in the rings arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
of the Olympic flag and what these rings forfeitures, follow on, tie, power play, match
signify. The founder of modern Olympics. fixing, duck worth rule, sledging, ball tampering.
– Basic skills and techniques. Batting (different
(iii) Asian Games. types of shots, footwork, body position and
Where and when the first Asian Games took actual bat movement. Bowling (run up, delivery
place and where and when the upcoming stride, follow through, types of bowling
Asian Games will take place. Events held in variations, good line and length, grip action.
Asian Games; Countries participating in Fielding positions, catching and throwing skills,
Asian Games. Wicket keeping techniques, skills of getting the
batsmen out.

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– Different types of signals, extra runs, extra slide, recovery. Goalkeeping skills - stopping,
players, runner, substitute, provisions and watching, guiding the team, saving goal, dealing,
restrictions, players equipment, danger area, catching, heading, kicking, punching, throwing,
various terms of cricket. diving, anticipation, speed and reflexes.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked – Principles of play-attack, depth, defence,
to the game. Important tournaments. penetration, sweeper systems, 4-4-2, 4-3-3,
Abbreviations of associations and federations 4-2-4. Kick-off, corner kick, throw-in, goal kick,
concerned with the game. free kick, penalty kick. Importance of penalty
arc, center circle and lines on the field.
FOOTBALL
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
to the game. Important tournaments.
and how to improve performance.
Abbreviations of associations and federations
– Detailed understanding of the rules and concerned with the game.
regulations of the game. Match time, extra time,
HOCKEY
tie breaker, sudden death, ball in play and out of
play, importance of lines on the field. Various – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
methods of starting and restarting the game. and how to improve performance.
Substitution procedure, penalty cards and their
– Detailed understanding of the rules and
importance.
regulations of the game. Match time, extra time,
– Knowledge of the dimensions of the field, tie breaker, sudden death, ball in play and out of
thickness of the lines, dimensions of center play, penalty stroke, short corner, long corner,
circle, quarter circle, goal and penalty area, free hits, hit or push back, 16 yard hit,
penalty arc and complete specifications and importance of lines on the field. Start and restart
markings on it. Equipment of the game with their of the match.
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,

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inside or outside, short and long range shots, VOLLEYBALL
swerving shots, volleys, penalty, power and
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
accuracy. Tackling skills - interception,
and how to improve performance.
jockeying for position. Goalkeeping skills -
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.
BASKETBALL – 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.
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,
tip the ball over the block. The block-line of
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
defence, defence against smash, attack at set ball.
scorers, requirements of the game, equipment
Teamwork importance in both defence and
needed, numbers of players, reserve bench, duty
attack. Understanding rotation, blocking and
of coach, captain, technical equipment team and
screening
player foul markers.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
to the game. Important tournaments.
penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
Abbreviations of associations and federations
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments.
concerned with the game.
– Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team
BADMINTON
skills Knowledge of basic skills, free throws
stance (passing, dribble, shoot); Shooting (jump – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
shot, layup, hook shot); passing (pass, signal, and how to improve performance.
receive feint footwork, chest-pass, bounce pass,
– Detailed understanding of the rules and
overhead pass, javelin pass. Footwork (pivot, 1
regulations of the game. Match time, extra time,
count and 2 count stop). One to one defence, fake
tie, shuttle in play and out of play, importance of
and drive, pass and cut defence, types of defence,
lines on the court, singles and doubles.
zone defence, and fast break.
– Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
court, thickness of the lines. Equipment required
to the game. Important tournaments.
for the game with their length, width weight,
Abbreviations of associations and federations
thickness, material and dimensions.
concerned with the game.

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– Duties of the officials, requirements of the game, blocking lobbing, follow through, placement of
equipment needed, number of players, duty of ball for each service.
coach, match organisers.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, to the game. Important tournaments.
penalisations, draws, match fixtures, Abbreviations of associations and federations
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments, concerned with the game.
punishment on players, coaches, match points,
SWIMMING
etc.
– Knowledge of competitive swimming events,
– Basic skills and techniques - forehand or
activities, strategies and tactics, and how to
backhand, correct grip, smash, drop, drive, net
improve performance (individual and team).
play, return upshots and low/high/flick serves.
Basic positioning for men and women rallies. – Detailed understanding of the rules and
regulations of various swimming events,
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
strategies and tactics in chosen events. Planning
to the game. Important tournaments.
performing and evaluating particular event.
Abbreviations of associations and federations
concerned with the game. – Knowledge of the dimension, depth and distance
of the pool. Importance of starters and judges for
TENNIS
start and finish of individual and medley races.
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, Various officials in charge of conducting the
and how to improve performance. events. Types of races, types of strokes, diving
competitions, false start, individual and medley
– Detailed understanding of the rules and
events. Stances for different strokes.
regulations of the game. Match time, deuce,
advantage, tie foot fault. Ball in play and out of – Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
play. Dimensions and importance of lines on the requirements of the game, equipment needed,
court, singles and doubles. numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, lifeguard,
– Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
photo finish.
court net, racket, thickness of the lines.
Equipment required for the game with their – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
length, width, weight, thickness, material and penalisations, draws, fixtures, arrangements
dimensions. Types of courts. needed to conduct tournaments.
– Duties and number of officials, requirements of – Basic skills and techniques requiring control,
the game, number of players, duty of coach, balance, weight transfer, flow and clear body
match organisers. positions, complex sequence of movements and
ability to perform showing high standards of
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
precision control power speed and stamina,
penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
fitness and tactics to outwit the opponents.
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
Warming up and cooling down safely, safety
punishment on players, coaches, match points,
requirements for swimmers.
etc.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
– Basic skills and techniques - forehand or
to the game. Important tournaments.
backhand, chopper grip, correct grip, smash,
Abbreviations of associations and federations
drop, drive, net play, return upshots and
concerned with the game.
low/high/flick serves. Basic positioning for men
and women rallies. The racket grip-shake hand.
Strokes - backhand push, forehand drive, forward
push. Service - two bounce serve, high toss,
forehand spin, backhand spin, long serve. Spin -
forehand topspin, backhand topspin chopping

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ATHLETICS physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, photo
finish.
– Knowledge of track and field events, activities,
strategies and tactics, and how to improve – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
performance (individual and team). penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
arrangements needed to conduct meets. Rules
– Detailed understanding of the rules and
and distances and requirements of various events.
regulation of various events, strategies and tactics
in chosen events. Planning performing and – Basic skills and techniques requiring control,
evaluating particular event. balance, weight transfer, flow and clear body
positions, complex sequence of movements and
– Knowledge of the dimension of the track. Width
ability to perform showing high standards of
of the track. Measurement of 400 and 200 meters,
precision control power speed and stamina,
relay and solo races. Equipment of athletes in
fitness and tactics to outwit the opponents.
various events dimensions and requirements.
Warming up and cooling down exercises.
Importance of starters and judges for start and
finish. Importance of staggers. – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
to the game. Important tournaments.
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
Abbreviations of associations and federations
requirements of the game, equipment needed,
concerned with the game.
numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,

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