ISC Class 12 Syllabus 2027 Physical Education

ISC YEAR 2027

INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
(875)

February 2025
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CLASS XII
There will be two papers in the subject: − Advantages of warming up, conditioning
Paper I: Theory: 3 hours -----70 marks and cooling/limbering.
Paper II: Practical Work ------ 30 marks (d) Isometric and Isotonic exercises.
Meaning, advantages and examples of each.
PAPER I (THEORY) – 70 Marks (e) Circuit Training.
Meaning and advantages of circuit training;
SECTION A
procedure of conducting circuit training.
1. Sociological Aspects of Physical Education
(f) Weight Training.
(i) Games and sports as man’s cultural
Meaning and advantages of weight training.
heritage.
An understanding of how the above training
An understanding that sports have been a
methods help an individual in different sports
part of our culture and tradition since time
and help develop strength, speed, stamina,
immemorial.
skill, endurance.
(ii) Development of the individual through
games and sports. 3. Career Aspects in Physical Education
Understanding how games and sports (i) Career options in Physical Education.
contribute in various ways towards the Professional sportsmen, sports manager,
development of an individual. teacher/lecturer, sports coach, gym
(iii) Role of Physical Education in promoting instructor, sports officials, sports events
national integration. coordinators, sports journalist and
commentator, sports software engineer,
How Physical Education helps in marketing and manufacturing of sports
promoting National Integration. equipment.
(iv) Physical Education and personality (ii) Important institutions of Physical Education
development. in India.
The role of Physical education in Functions and objectives of Netaji Subhash
development of personal qualities like an National Institute of Sports (N.S.N.I.S.),
individual attitude, discipline, helpfulness, Sports Authority of India (S.A.I),
team spirit, patience, unity, friendship, etc. International Olympic Committee (I.O.C),
2. Training Methods Indian Olympic Association (IOA), YMCA
(a) Meaning and importance of Sports Training. College of Physical Education (Chennai),
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.
(c) Warming up, conditioning and
cooling/limbering exercises. 4. Competitions and Tournaments
− Meaning of the terms ‘warming up’, (i) Tournaments and types of tournaments.
‘conditioning’ and ‘cooling/limbering’. Candidates should be fully aware of:
− Basic exercises related to warming up, − the definition of ‘tournament’.
conditioning and cooling/limbering.

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− the types of tournaments: Fixtures, Correct posture – meaning, importance of
Knock-out, league matches (seeding and correct posture (standing, sitting, walking).
byes).
Common postural deformities: kyphosis,
− merits and demerits of tournaments. scoliosis, lordosis, flat foot, knock-knees,
− objectives and importance of intramural bowlegged, hunch back, round shoulders –
and extramural competitions. meaning, causes and corrective measures for
− Names of the National and International each.
Federations/Bodies controlling the
various tournaments/competitions. (e) Personal hygiene and sleep requirements.
(iii) Difference between Professional and Personal hygiene: Meaning of personal
Amateur Players. hygiene, importance of personal hygiene for
a healthy life style. Care of eyes, ears, feet,
Self-explanatory.
hair, skin, oral hygiene, nose and clothing.
Note: Candidates should be aware of the above,
for the past five years, with respect to the games Foot care: causes of corns, broken nails due
included in the syllabus. to tight footwear; Causes of diseases like
ring worm, athletes foot due to walking in
5. Health Education & Health Problems wet areas; proper care of feet.
(a) Meaning and definition of ‘Health’ and Sleep requirements: Sleep requirements for
‘Health Education’. different age groups. Effects of insufficient
Meaning and definition of ‘Health’ (mental sleep on human body.
health and physical health) and ‘Health
(f) Substance Abuse.
Education’.
(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
education. Various prevalent Health drugs has been banned by World
Problems: Communicable diseases – Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and National
meaning, examples and common mode of Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and reasons for
spread. Epidemics – meaning and examples; the same.
Water, noise and air pollution – causes and 6. Sports Injuries and First Aid
prevention; Occupational Health Hazards –
meaning and examples. (i) Sports related injuries.
Note: Details of specific diseases not required. Types of sports related injuries: soft tissue
injuries (contusion, abrasion, strain and
(c) Disability and Rehabilitation.
sprain) bone injuries (fracture) and joint
Causes of disability. General principles for injuries (dislocation): causes and prevention
prevention of disability; of each.
Meaning and scope of Rehabilitation; (ii) Role of a sportsperson in prevention of sports
services available for rehabilitation; role of related accidents.
the community and government
organizations in rehabilitation programmes. Types of injuries due to: sudden movement;
environment (hot, cold, wet and dry); lack of
(d) Posture. preparation (warm up, cool down);
Meaning of posture. inadequate clothing, body protection; not
following instructions; surface and facilities,

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equipment being unsafe. Role of individual in – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
prevention of sports related accidents. penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
(iii) First Aid.
forfeitures, follow on, tie, power play, match
Meaning and importance of ‘First Aid’. fixing, duck worth rule, sledging, ball tampering.
First Aid for various sports related injuries. – Basic skills and techniques. Batting (different
First Aid for cuts, grazes, strains, sprains, types of shots, footwork, body position and
cramps, blisters, bruises, injuries of bone actual bat movement. Bowling (run up, delivery
(fracture and dislocation); application of stride, follow through, types of bowling
splints and Thomas splint; First Aid in variations, good line and length, grip action.
drowning; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Fielding positions, catching and throwing skills,
(CPR) and Rest, Ice, Compression and Wicket keeping techniques, skills of getting the
Elevation (RICE). batsmen out.
SECTION B – Different types of signals, extra runs, extra
players, runner, substitute, provisions and
Any two of the following games are to be studied: restrictions, players equipment, danger area,
Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, various terms of cricket.
Badminton, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics. – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
to the game. Important tournaments.
The following aspects should be studied for each of
Abbreviations of associations and federations
the two games selected by the candidate.
concerned with the game.
Rules and regulations of the game; Interpretation of
FOOTBALL
laws of the game; Duties and responsibilities of the
officials and players; Measurement and dimensions – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
related to the game; Terminologies related to the and how to improve performance.
game; Fundamental skills of the game; Strategies and – Detailed understanding of the rules and
formation of the game; Names and abbreviations of regulations of the game. Match time, extra time,
the National and Major International Tournaments tie breaker, sudden death, ball in play and out of
linked with the game; Diagrams and dimensions of play, importance of lines on the field. Various
play area; Diagrams and dimensions of equipment methods of starting and restarting the game.
related to the game. Substitution procedure, penalty cards and their
The details for each game are given below: importance.
– Knowledge of the dimensions of the field,
CRICKET
thickness of the lines, dimensions of center
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, circle, quarter circle, goal and penalty area,
and how to improve performance. penalty arc and complete specifications and
– Detailed understanding of the rules and markings on it. Equipment of the game with their
regulations of the game. Diagrams of the field length, width, weight, thickness, material and
and pitch, and various fielding positions. dimensions. Diagram of goal post and field.
– Knowledge of the dimensions of the field, – Duties of the officials, requirements of the game,
thickness of the lines, dimensions of pitch and equipment needed, numbers of players, duty of
complete specifications and markings on it. coach, captain, assistant referees, technical
Equipment of the game with their length, width officials, grounds men, ball boys, match
weight, thickness and material. Score board, organizers, technical area.
scorer and sightscreen. Flood light. – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
– Duties of the officials, before, during and after penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
the match. Umpires and third umpire, arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
requirements of the game, equipment needed, punishment on players, coaches.
numbers of players, duty of coach, captain etc.

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– Basic skills and techniques (Passing - types of – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
pass, ground lofted, chip, volley, angle of pass. penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
Control (use of various surfaces-head chest, foot arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
thigh). Dribbling (running with the ball, rhythm punishment on players, coaches.
and pace, feints, body swerves, screening, – Basic skills and techniques (Passing - types of
beating an opponent. Heading the ball with pass, ground lofted, chip, volley, angle of pass,
intention of (attacking, defending, jumping, to push, scoop, flick, aerial ball. Receiving the ball
head down, high, pass, score.) Shooting skills – control, dribbling (running with the ball,
with either foot, inside or outside, short and long rhythm and pace, feints, body swerves, screening,
range shots, swerving shots, volleys, penalty beating an opponent from the right to the left,
kicks, power and accuracy. Tackling skills - right and behind. Shooting skills with Stick,
interception, jockeying for the ball, trapping by inside or outside, short and long range shots,
various body parts, position, tackle front, side, swerving shots, volleys, penalty, power and
slide, recovery. Goalkeeping skills - stopping, accuracy. Tackling skills - interception,
watching, guiding the team, saving goal, dealing, jockeying for position. Goalkeeping skills -
catching, heading, kicking, punching, throwing, stopping, watching, guiding the team, saving
diving, anticipation, speed and reflexes. goal, kicking, diving, anticipation, speed.
– Principles of play-attack, depth, defence, Reflexes.
penetration, sweeper systems, 4-4-2, 4-3-3, – Principles of play-attack, depth, defence,
4-2-4. Kick-off, corner kick, throw-in, goal kick, penetration, team formations 1-2-3-5/1-1-3-4-
free kick, penalty kick. Importance of penalty 2/1-1-3-3.
arc, center circle and lines on the field.
– 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.
BASKETBALL
HOCKEY
– 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.
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
– Knowledge of the dimensions and diagrams of scorers, requirements of the game, equipment
the field and goalpost, thickness of the lines, needed, numbers of players, reserve bench, duty
dimensions and complete specifications and of coach, captain .technical equipment team and
markings on it. Equipment of the game with their player foul markers.
length, width, weight, thickness, material and
dimensions. Protective equipment of the – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
goalkeeper and players. penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments.
– Duties of the officials, requirements of the game,
equipment needed, numbers of players, reserve – Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team
bench, running substitution duty of coach, skills Knowledge of basic skills, free throws
captain, assistant referees, ball boys, doctor, stance (passing, dribble, shoot). Shooting (jump
grounds men. shot, layup, hook shot), passing (pass, signal,

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receive feint footwork, chest-pass, bounce pass, BADMINTON
overhead pass, javelin pass. Footwork (pivot, 1
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
count and 2 count stop) One to one defence, fake
and how to improve performance.
and drive, pass and cut Defence, types of
defence, zone defence, and fast break. – Detailed understanding of the rules and
regulations of the game. Match time, extra time,
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
tie, shuttle in play and out of play, importance of
to the game. Important tournaments.
lines on the court, singles and doubles.
Abbreviations of associations and federations
concerned with the game. – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
court, thickness of the lines. Equipment required
VOLLEYBALL
for the game with their length, width weight,
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, thickness, material and dimensions.
and how to improve performance.
– Duties of the officials, requirements of the game,
– Detailed understanding of the rules and equipment needed, number of players, duty of
regulations of the game. coach, match organisers.
– Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
court, thickness of the lines, dimensions within penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
the court, full specifications of the net, pole and arrangements needed to conduct tournaments,
other equipment required for the game. punishment on players, coaches, match points,
etc.
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
requirements of the game, equipment needed, – Basic skills and techniques - forehand or
numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach, backhand, correct grip, smash, drop, drive, net
captain, etc. play, return upshots and low/high/flick serves.
Basic positioning for men and women rallies.
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
penalisations, draws, match fixtures, – Knowledge of associations and federations linked
arrangements needed to conduct tournaments, to the game. Important tournaments.
default by teams. Abbreviations of associations and federations
concerned with the game.
– Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team
skills Knowledge of basic skills, volley-two hand TENNIS
pass over the head forearm pass. The serve-
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics,
underarm, over arm float, over arm jump, over
and how to improve performance.
arm top spin, round house jump. The smash -
high set cross court, down the line, speed smash, – Detailed understanding of the rules and
tip the ball over the block. The block-line of regulations of the game. Match time, deuce,
defence, defence against smash, attack at set ball. advantage, tie foot fault. Ball in play and out of
Teamwork importance in both defence and play. Dimensions and importance of lines on the
attack. Understanding rotation, blocking and court, singles and doubles.
screening – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked court net, racket, thickness of the lines.
to the game. Important tournaments. Equipment required for the game with their
Abbreviations of associations and federations length, width, weight, thickness, material and
concerned with the game. dimensions. Types of courts.

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– 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. ATHLETICS
Strokes - backhand push, forehand drive, forward
– Knowledge of track and field events, activities,
push. Service - two bounce serve, high toss,
strategies and tactics, and how to improve
forehand spin, backhand spin, long serve. Spin -
performance (individual and team).
forehand topspin, backhand topspin chopping
blocking lobbing, follow through, placement of – Detailed understanding of the rules and
ball for each service. regulation of various events, strategies and tactics
in chosen events. Planning performing and
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
evaluating particular event.
to the game. Important tournaments.
Abbreviations of associations and federations – Knowledge of the dimension of the track. Width
concerned with the game. of the track. Measurement of 400 and 200 meters,
relay and solo races. Equipment of athletes in
SWIMMING
various events dimensions and requirements.
– Knowledge of competitive swimming events, Importance of starters and judges for start and
activities, strategies and tactics, and how to finish. Importance of staggers.
improve performance (individual and team).
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
– Detailed understanding of the rules and requirements of the game, equipment needed,
regulations of various swimming events, numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
strategies and tactics in chosen events. Planning physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, photo
performing and evaluating particular event. finish.
– Knowledge of the dimension, depth and distance – Laws governing the game. Suspensions,
of the pool. Importance of starters and judges for penalisations, draws, match fixtures,
start and finish of individual and medley races. arrangements needed to conduct meets. Rules
Various officials in charge of conducting the and distances and requirements of various events.
events. Types of races, types of strokes, diving
– Basic skills and techniques requiring control,
competitions, false start, individual and medley
balance, weight transfer, flow and clear body
events. Stances for different strokes.
positions, complex sequence of movements and
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees, ability to perform showing high standards of
requirements of the game, equipment needed, precision control power speed and stamina,
numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach, fitness and tactics to outwit the opponents.
physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, lifeguard, Warming up and cooling down exercises.
photo finish.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, to the game. Important tournaments.
penalisations, draws, fixtures, arrangements Abbreviations of associations and federations
needed to conduct tournaments. concerned with the game.

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PRACTICAL WORK - 30 Marks A. PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS

No question paper for practical work will be set The following are the tests to evaluate the
by CISCE. physical fitness of candidates. These tests are to
be used for Continuous Assessment by the
The Practical Work will be evaluated in two parts as Teacher as well as for Practical Assessment by
follows: the Visiting Examiner. Tests 1 to 3 should be
1. Continuous Evaluation (by the 10 marks conducted on one day and 4 to 6 on the next.
Teacher) (a) Test 1
2. Practical Evaluation (by Visiting 20 marks 50 metre run, standing start: Timings to be
Examiner) taken to the nearest tenth of a second
(weather should be relatively windless
1. CONTINUOUS EVALUATION (by the
without extremes of temperature).
Teacher): 10 Marks
(b) Test 2
Continuous evaluation will be done by the
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
jump when ready. After making preliminary
Athletics, Cricket, Hockey, Football, Volleyball,
swing with the arms the candidate swings
Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Badminton,
them forward vigorously, springing with both
Swimming, Dancing, Gymnastics, Yoga.
feet simultaneously to land as far forward as
Continuous Evaluation will include the possible. Distance jumped to be measured in
following: centimetres.
A. File Work done throughout the 4 marks (c) Test 3
year on any two games/activities. Distance run - 1000 metres run for boys, 600
B. Participation and performance of 3 marks metres run for girls. Time to be taken to the
the candidate, throughout the nearest second.
year, in at least any two
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
body so that the chest touches or nearly
Practical evaluation will be done by the Visiting
touches the floor, then pushes back to the
Examiner in the presence of the teacher and will
starting position by straightening the
consist of the following:
arms and repeats the procedure as many
A. Physical Efficiency Tests 12 marks times as possible. Only the chest should
B. Specialisation Tests 6 marks 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) (ii) Push-ups for girls: This is executed from
C. Viva-voce (on the two 2 marks a stall bar bench or a stool 32 cm high by
games/activities chosen by the 50 cm long and 35 cm wide. It should be
candidate) placed on the floor about 15 cm from a

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wall so that the subject will not take a B. SPECIALISATION TESTS
position too far forward. The girl should
Candidates are to be tested by a Visiting
grasp the outer edges of the bench, or
Examiner in the presence of the teacher in two of
stool, at the nearest corners and assume
the games/activities that were selected by them
the front-leaning rest position, with the
for Continuous Assessment. Details of skill areas
balls of her feet on the floor and with her
are given below.
body and arms forming a right angle.
She should then lower her body so that ATHLETICS
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
possible. The girl's body should be held (i) Track events - sprints, middle and long
straight throughout. If the body sways or distance races:
arches, or if the subject does not go Boys - 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1500 m
completely down or does not push and 3000 m.
completely up, half credit is given up to 4 Girls - 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m.
half credits.
(ii) Track events – hurdles:
(e) Test 5 Boys - 110 m and 400 m.
Shuttle run: A flat course of 10 metres is Girls - 100 m.
required to be measured between the two
(iii) Field events - jumps and throws:
parallel base lines. Behind each base line, a
semicircle 50 cm radius with centre on the Boys - Broad jump, high jump, triple jump,
base line is required to be marked. pole vault, shot-put, discus throw, javelin
In the far semicircle two wooden blocks throw, hammer throw.
(5x5x5 cm) are to be placed. The candidate Girls - Broad jump, high jump, shot-put,
stands with feet behind the base line, and on discus throw.
a signal, runs to the far line, picks up one
The following fundamental skills are
block which the candidate places in the
required:
starting semicircle when he/she returns. The
candidate then repeats the procedure with the Sprints
second block. The time to the nearest tenth of Practice of starts with blocks using proper
a second is to be taken till the second block is command.
grounded in the starting semicircle. Time action period - Reaction time, block
(f) Test 6 clearance time, acceleration time, velocity
maintenance time, finish time.
60-second sit-ups: The candidate lies with
his/her back on a mat or flat surface, feet Middle Distance and Long Distance Races
about 30 cm apart and knees flexed at a right (i) Style of endurance running.
angle. The candidate's hands with fingers (ii) Methods of endurance development.
interlocked are placed behind the back. A
partner holds the candidate's feet in contact Broad Jump
with the mat or floor. On the signal "Go" the (i) Approach run.
candidate sits up to touch the knees with (ii) Take off.
his/her elbows. Without pause he/she returns
to his/her starting position and immediately (iii) Flying Phase.
sits up again. The number of sit-ups (iv) Landing.
completed in 60 seconds are to be counted.

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Hop, Step and Jump (Triple Jump) CRICKET
(i) Approach run. 1. Batting : pull, cut, hook, glance,
stepping out to drive the flighted ball.
(ii) Take off.
2. Bowling : outswing, inswing, off
(iii) Performance of hop, step and jump. break, leg break and googly.
(iv) Performance of combination of hops 3. Fielding : Catching high and low and
and steps. ground balls.
High Jump
HOCKEY
(i) Approach run. 1. Straight hitting and stopping:
(ii) Take off. (a) Reverse hitting and stopping
(iii) Flying phase: scissors, straddle, (b) Hitting on the wrong foot
western roll or "Fosbury flop". 2. Straight push and stopping:
Pole Vault (Boys only) (a) Reverse push and stopping
(i) Grip. (b) Pushing on the wrong foot
(ii) Pole carry. 3. Scooping:
(iii) Approach run. (a) Push scoop
(iv) Take off. (a) Shovelling
4. Flick:
(v) Planting of pole.
(a) Straight Flick
(vi) Clearance of bar.
(b) Reverse flick
(vii) Landing. (c) Flick on the wrong foot
Javelin Throw 5. Dribbling and carrying the ball
(i) Grip. 6. Passing:
(ii) Javelin carry. (a) Through pass
(iii) Transition from approach to five (b) Return pass
stride rhythm. (c) Deflection pass
(iv) Release. (d) Interchanging position
(v) Reverse. 7. Dodging:
Shot put (a) Dodging to opponent's left.
(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:
(iii) Throws with one and a half turn. (a) Lunging
(b) Feinting
(iv) Reverse.

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FOOTBALL 2. The Serve:
1. Passing and Interpassing: (a) Over head service (Tennis-type).
(a) Interpassing between two players. (b) Round arm service.
(b) Interpassing among three players.
(c) Floating service (overhead and arm).
(c) Three men weave.
3. The Set-up:
(d) Interpassing among four players.
(a) Setting up for quick smash.
(e) Related practices.
2. Kicking: (b) Move and set up (from back zones).
(a) Revision of all kicking fundamentals. (c) Setting up to different zones at
varying trajectories.
(b) Lofted kick with either foot.
(c) Practice of corner kicks - lobbing 4. The Net Recovery:
chip shots and penalty kicks. Two-handed overhead pass without rolling,
3. Tackling: one hand under arm with or without rolling.
(a) Interception and hasty tackles. 5. The Attack:
(b) Sliding tackles. (a) Smash with turn of body.
(c) Related practices. (b) Smash with turn of wrist.
4. Heading: (c) Round arm smash.
(a) Related practices, front, right side
and left side. (d) Smash on short pass (ascending
balls).
(b) Head-up drills.
(e) Simple attack combination.
5. Dribbling:
Practice of dribbling skills suited to actual 6. The Block:
playing situations. (a) Double block against different types
6. Tactics and coaching: of attack.
(a) Two back system - three back (b) Double block in assigned zones.
system. (c) Double block against quick attack.
(b) Principles of zone and man to man
(d) Double block against attack
defence.
combination.
(c) Free kicks, penalty kicks, corner
kicks. (e) Triple block against attack from
zone.
(d) Tactics of defence and attachment.
7. Patterns of play:
VOLLEYBALL 4-2 system, 5-1 system.
1. The Pass:
(a) Over-head pass: Two-handed pass BASKETBALL
with back rolling. 1. Ball handling:
(b) Two-handed pass with side rolling.
Holding position of fingers, body, position,
(c) Jump and pass. stance of player with ball.
(d) Under arm pass.
2. Catching the ball:
(e) Forward dive and pass.
(Receiving) skills involved.
(f) One arm pass with side rolling.

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3. Passing: Skills - (Drills in Pairs) Butterfly stroke - 50 m and 100 m
(a) Two-handed chest pass. Diving - Forward dive, backward dive,
reverse dive and inward dive.
(b) Two-handed bounce pass.
Girls: Free style – 50m, 100 m, 200 m.
(c) Two-handed underhand pass (Right /
Left side). Breast stroke - 50 m and 100 m.
(d) Two-handed over head pass. Back stroke - 50 m and 100 m
4. Dribbling: Butterfly stroke - 50 m and 100 m.
Dribbling high with speed, using alternate Diving - Forward dive, backward dive,
hands, low dribble. reverse dive and inward dive.
5. Shooting:
DANCING
(a) Two-handed set shot.
The candidates will be required to give a
(b) Two-handed free throw. performance of any two of the following dances
of their choice, with suitable accompaniment:
(c) Lay up shot following dribble using
right hand (over the shoulder layup). (i) Indian dancing: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi,
Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi,
6. Footwork:
Mohiniyattam, Bhangra and other folk
Player stance, position of feet, position of dances.
hand, elementary shuffling and slicing
(ii) Western dancing: Ballet, ballroom dancing,
movements (drills).
waltz, fox trot, tango, samba, charleston,
7. Pivoting, Stationary Pivot. square dancing; pop-dancing - jitterbug,
8. Individual defence: twist, rock-and-roll.

Player stance: position of hands, position of GYMNASTICS
feet, defender's position in between
The candidates will be tested in four exercises
opponent and basket.
using any two of the following bits of apparatus
9. Team defence: Man to man defence. of their choice.
10. Team offence: First break offence. (i) Floor Exercise
11. Full Court: Half court game using defence, Boys - handspring to front somersault
offence taught. (tucked); two headsprings; cartwheel to
arabesque; arab spring; side somersault;
SOFTBALL/TENNIS/BADMINTON back roll to handstand, cabriole jump throw;
Candidates will be required to demonstrate flic-flacs.
competency in the rules, skills and fitness training Girls - Leap and cabriole; step into ball of
related to the game. either foot; flic-flacs; round off; handspring;
cat leap; legs split in air, cartwheel;
SWIMMING handstand.
Candidates will be tested in two of the following (ii) Balancing Beam (Girls only)
events of their choice.
Run 2-3 steps; leap to riding seat with
Boys: Free style – 50m, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 1
/ 2 turn; rise to squat stand; ballet stand with
800 m. 1
/ 2 turn; leap on either foot; step forward
Breast stroke – 50m, 100 m and 200 m. leap changing legs to rear leap; lunge to
side; stag leap; one-arm cartwheel.
Back stroke - 50m and 100m

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(iii) Parallel bars (Boys only) (xii) Navasana (Balancing on buttocks with the
legs and trunk flexed over each other).
Swing forward and cast to upper arm hand;
forward roll; pirouette forward; lower to (xiii) Vajrasana (Sitting with flexed legs feet on
upper arm hand; swing backward; straddle the side of buttocks).
forward to support (hold). (xiv) Supta Vajrasana (Supine lying in the position
(iv) Vaulting horse of Vajrasana).
(xv) Kukutasana (Balancing on hands inserted
Boys - (long horse) Split vault; through
through the thighs and legs in padmasana).
vault; hand stand with cartwheel; cartwheel
and handspring. (xvi) Jannsirasana (Paschimattrawasana on one leg
with the other leg flexed sideways).
Girls - Astride vault; split vault, through
vault; handspring. (xvii) Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimttanasana
(Paschimattanasana on one leg with the other
(v) Horizontal bar (Boys only) in Padmasana position).
Forward and backward giant swings; change (xviii) Triang Mahaikapada Paschimatanasana
of grip; twists; the hip-circles. (Paschimottanasana on one leg with the other
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
NOTE:
stretched horizontally).
(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
emphasis on:
(ix) Ushtrarsan (kneel sit and flex back the trunk).
(i) Approach
(x) Padakastasan (Attention position, flex and
trunk over the thighs). (ii) Stance/Grip
(xi) Garudasan (Balancing one leg with the other (iii) Execution (degree of perfection) and
turned over the former).
(iv) Follow through.

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PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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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PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISATION TESTS

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

PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISATION TESTS

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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PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISATION TESTS
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 Visiting Examiner)
S. No. Number (Unique ID) of year performance Tests Tests games/
the candidate of candidates activities
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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10.

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

Signature: __________________________ Signature: __________________________

Date:___________________________ Date:___________________________

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