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
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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,
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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,
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 CLASS X
There will be one written paper of two hours duration (ii) Importance of sports training and its
carrying 100 marks and Internal Assessment of objectives.
100 marks. Builds up strength and endurance, Improves
PART 1: THEORY - 100 Marks skill levels, Builds motivation, ambition and
confidence, Improves knowledge of the their
SECTION A sport, Increases muscle tone, Facilitates
1. Human Growth and Development good circulation, Improves agility and
(i) Growth and Development flexibility, Improves the rate of waste product
disposal, Speeds up recovery time, More
Meaning of growth and development and resistant to injury and illness, Improves
difference between the two. concentration, Increases self-esteem.
A brief understanding of the Stages: Infancy
(A brief understanding)
(0 to 5 years), Childhood (5 to 12 years),
Adolescence (12 to 19 years), Adulthood (19 (iii) Principles of Sports Training.
to 65 years and above) Individuality, Specificity, Progression,
(ii) Factors that influence Human Growth and Overload, Adaptation, Recovery,
Development Reversibility, Variance, Frequency,
Hereditary, Environmental, Gender, Continuity, Active participation,
Nationality, Nutrition. Periodization, Intensity.
2. Physical Education A brief understanding of the above.
(i) Meaning of Physical Education 6. Safety in Sports
(ii) Objectives of Physical Education (i) Sports related injuries.
Physical development, Psychological Muscle strain/Pulled muscle, Torn ACL
development, Social development, Emotional (anterior cruciate ligament), Torn MCL (medial
development. collateral ligament), Shin splints, Stress
3. Body types fracture, Fracture, Plantar fasciitis, sprained
Endomorph, Mesomorph, Ectomorph. ankle, Tennis elbow, Low back pain, Hip
Bursitis, Concussion, Achilles tendonitis,
4. Physical Fitness
Runner's knee.
(i) Meaning of Physical fitness and its
A brief understanding of the sports injuries
importance.
and first aid for these injuries.
(ii) Components of Physical Fitness.
(ii) Prevention of injuries.
Cardiovascular/respiratory
endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Warming up and cooling down to be done;
fitness of the participant; use of correct
Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility,
equipment and maintaining equipment;
Balance, Accuracy.
Proper knowledge of rules of the game/ sport;
(iii) Factors affecting Physical Fitness. Wearing the recommended protective gear;
Hereditary, Nutrition, Environment, Training importance of resting between workouts;
(facilities and methods), Illness, Self- supervision of coach / teacher; proper
motivation, Emotional stability, Lifestyle, training of skills and techniques; safe
Posture. facilities.
5. Sports Training 7. Health Education
(i) Meaning of Sports training. (i) Meaning and Importance of Health
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 (ii) Nutrition 3. Fundamental skills and technique
Meaning of Nutrition and balanced diet. Batting (On drive, Off drive, Square cut and Leg
Balanced Diet - basic constituents, functions glance); Fielding (Close catching, Catching 'In the
and sources: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, outfield', Long barrier and Throwing); Bowling
Vitamins, Minerals, Water, Fiber; (In swing, Out swing, Yorker and Full toss);
A brief understanding of malnutrition - wicket-keeping (Footwork, Catching the ball, and
undernutrition and overnutrition. Diving)
(iii) Dietary modification for Sportsperson 4. Terminology
Calories (carbohydrates; Proteins; Maiden over, Hat trick, Extra,
Vitamins; Fluid; Salts (sodium etc.) Dead rubber, Seam bowling, Over,
(iv) Meal planning guidelines for various physical No ball, Bouncer, Sight screen,
activities with sample menus. Bump ball, Danger area, Power play,
8. Careers in Physical Education Overthrow, Declaration, Appeal,
Various career options in Physical Education. Bodyline Bowling, Dot ball, Substitute,
Dead ball, Ball-tampering, Century,
Coach, Physical Education Teachers, Follow-on, Golden duck, Nick,
professional sportsperson, Sports management, Nightwatchman, Tailender, Pull shot,
Commentators, Officials. Innings defeat, Cover drive, Innings,
A brief understanding of the above. Straight drive, Sweep shot, Hook shot,
Reverse sweep, Upper cut, Late cut,
SECTION B
Leg glance, Pull shot, Flick shot,
Candidates will be required to answer questions on
any two of the following team games. Beamer, Off cutter, Leg cutter,
Short pitch, Full length delivery,
Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball,
Badminton. Reverse swing,
The details for each game are given below: 5. National and International governing bodies of
Cricket
CRICKET
BCCI - Board of Control for Cricket in India
1. Knowledge of the game
ICC - International Cricket Council
2. Rules of the game
6. National and International tournaments
The Field of play: Diagram of the cricket field and
pitch with measurements and specifications; The National Tournament: Ranji Trophy, Duleep
Ball (Shape, Material, Circumference, Weight); Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Deodhar Trophy,
The Bat (Length, Width, Material); Stumps and Irani Trophy, Indian Premier League.
bails (Height, Width); The Players (Number of International Tournaments: ICC Cricket World
players (playing eleven and substitutes); Cup, ICC champions Trophy, ICC World T20,
Substitutions; The Players’ Equipment; World Cricket League.
Compulsory equipment; Types of matches (One FOOTBALL
day, Five days, Four days and T20); Officials and
their duties (2 field umpires, 1 third umpire, 1 1. Knowledge of the game
match referee and 2 scorers); The Ball in and out 2. Laws of the game
of Play; Ways of a batsman getting out The Field of play: Diagram of the Field with
Measurements and Specifications, Height and
Width of Goalpost, Height of Corner flags
The Ball: Shape, Material, Circumference, weight,
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 The Players: Number of players (playing eleven 5. National and International Governing Bodies
and substitutes), Number of substitutions allowed AIFF - All India Football Federation
in a match, Substitution procedure
FIFA - Federation Internationale de Football
The Players’ Equipment, Compulsory Equipment Association
The Referee: Powers and Duties, Compulsory IFAB - International Football Association Board
Equipment, Referee signals
6. National and International Tournaments
Other match officials: Assistant Referees: Duties
and Signals; Fourth official: Duties; Additional National Tournaments: Santosh Trophy, Subroto
assistant referee: Duties; Reserve assistant referee: Cup, Federation Cup, Durand Cup, I – League
Duties International Tournaments: FIFA World Cup,
The Duration of the Match: Periods of play, Half- UEFA European Championship, AFC Cup
time interval, Allowance for time lost, Penalty
kick, Abandoned match HOCKEY
The Start and Restart of Play: Kick-off and its 1. Knowledge of the game
Procedure (start, both halves, both halves of extra 2. Rules of the game
time and restarts play after a goal), Free kicks and Field of play: Diagram of the Field with
its Procedure (Direct and Indirect), Penalty Kicks Measurements and Specifications
and its Procedure, Throw-in and its Procedure,
Composition of teams: Number of Players,
Goal kicks and its Procedure, Corner Kicks and its
Substitution rule for Field players and
Procedure
Goalkeepers
The Ball in and out of Play
Captains: Identity and Responsibility
Determining the outcome of a match: Goal scored,
Players’ clothing and equipment: Uniform and
Winning team, Kicks from the penalty mark
equipment of Field Players, Goalkeepers
Offside: Offside position, Offside offence, No
Match and result: Duration of the match and half
offence
time, Result of match
Fouls and Misconduct: Direct free kick, Indirect
Start and re-start of the match: Procedure of Start
free kick, Disciplinary action (Yellow card and
(centre pass) and Re-start (Bully, Free hit, Second
Red card), Restart of play after fouls and
half)
misconduct
Ball outside the field: Procedure to re-start from
3. Fundamental Skills and Technique
different areas, side line, back line, after every
Passing (Short pass and Long pass); Trapping goal
(Step trap, Inside trap, Thigh trap, Chest trap and
Method of scoring
Head trap); Shooting (Instep, Swerve shot, Chip
and toe punt); Dribbling; Receiving; Heading; Conduct of play: Players, Goalkeepers and Players
Tackle; Goalkeeping. with Goalkeeping Privileges; Umpires
(Responsibilities of Umpires).
4. Terminology
Penalties and procedures for taking penalties:
Advantage, Zonal marking, Sliding Tackle,
Awarding: Free Hit, Penalty Corner and Penalty
Through pass, Quarter Circle, Man-to-Man
Stroke; Procedures: Free hit, Penalty corner,
Marking, Additional time, Extra time,
Penalty stroke.
Nutmeg, One-on-one, Step over,
Technical area,Volley, Half Volley, Personal Penalties: Cautions (Verbal warning);
Attacker, Defender, Chip, Cross, Temporary suspension: Green Card - 2 minutes
Overlap, Lob, Banana Kick, suspension, Yellow Card- 5 minutes suspension;
Bicycle Kick, Wall Pass, Goal line technology Permanent suspension (Red Card).
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3. Equipment Specifications Court: Diagram of the court with Dimensions and
Field Equipment: Goal-post: (side board, back Specifications, Meaning of Court areas, lines,
board and net); Flag post circle, semi-circle, position of the scorer's table
and substitution chairs.
Hockey Stick (Specification and Properties)
Equipment needed to conduct the game
Ball: Shape, Material, Circumference, Weight,
Colour Teams: Definition, Rules, Players uniform
4. Fundamental Skills and Technique Injured players
Passing (Push, Drive and Sweep) Captain and Coaches: Duties and powers
Trap (Upright stop & Flat stop) Duration of Play
Dribbling (Straight dribble, Loose dribble, Indian Playing time, Tied score and Extra periods
dribble, Dribbling pull back, One hand dribble: Status of the ball: Ball Live, Ball Dead
right hand and reverse side) Jump ball and Alternating possession: Jump ball:
Shooting, Goalkeeping. Definition, Procedure and Situations; Alternating
5. Terminology possession: Definition and Procedure
Forehand, Playing Distance, Tackle, How the ball is played: Definition and Rule
Back Stick, Dangerous Play, Field Goal, Control of Ball: Definition, Team Control:
Obstruction, Raised Ball, High Stick, Continues and Ends
Hooking, Reverse stick, Push, Goal: When made and its value, Definition, Rule
Scoop, Advantage Flick, High ball, of scoring
Shooting circle, Under cutting, Jab, Throw-in, time-out, substitution: Definition,
Foot, Give-and-go, Carry the Rules and procedures.
ball, Centre pass, Back pass, Game Lost by Forfeit, default, violation: Rules
Reverse hit, Rebound, Rusher, and Penalty
Long corner, Through pass, Stroke, Player out of bounce and Ball Out of Bounds:
Cross, 16-yard hit, Definition and Rule
6. National and International Governing Bodies Dribbling: Definition, a dribble starts, a dribble
FIH - Fédération Internationale de Hockey ends, rule for dribbling
(French) Travelling: Definition, Pivot
IHF - Indian Hockey Federation Closely Guarded Player: Definition and Rule
7. National and International tournaments 3 Seconds rule, 8 Seconds rule, 24 Seconds rule
National Tournaments: All India Gurmeet and procedure
Memorial Hockey Tournament. Chandigarh, All Ball returned to backcourt: Definition, Rule and
India Chhatrapati Shivaji Hockey Tournament. Penalty
Delhi, All India Indira Gold Cup Hockey Goaltending and Interference: Definition and rule;
Tournament, Jammu. Meaning and penalty of Interference; Penalty for
International Tournaments: Sultan Azlan Shah The Respective Violations
Hockey Tournament, World Hockey Cup, Fouls – Definition; Personal Foul, Double Foul -
Champions Trophy. Definition and Penalty; Technical Foul: Rules of
conduct, Violence, Definition and Penalty;
BASKETBALL Unsportsmanlike Foul, Disqualifying foul -
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 Fighting - Definition, Rule and Penalty; Penalty FIBA - Federation Internationale De Basketball
for the respective Fouls; Five fouls by a player; 6. National and International tournaments
Team fouls: Definition and Rule.
National Tournaments:
Contact: General principles: Cylinder principle,
Principle of verticality, Legal guarding position, Youth National Basketball Championships,
Guarding a player who controls the ball, Guarding Federation Cup Basketball Championship, UBA
a player who does not control the ball, A player Pro Basketball League
who is in the air, Screening (Legal and Illegal), International Tournaments:
Charging, Blocking, No charge semi-circle areas, FIBA World Championship, European
Contacting an opponent with the hand(s) or Basketball championship, FIBA Asia
arm(s), Holding, Pushing Championship
Free Throws - Definition, Rule and Penalty
Duties and Powers of: Officials, Table officials VOLLEYBALL
and Commissioner; Referee; Scorer and Assistant 1. Knowledge of the game
Scorer; Timer; Short clock operator 2. Rules of the game
3. Fundamental Skills and Technique Playing Area: Diagram of the Play Area with
Dribbling (high dribble, change of pace, Measurements and Specifications; Diagram of
crossover, between the legs and behind the back) Net, Antenna and Posts with measurements and
Passing (chest pass, bounce pass, baseball pass, specifications
outlet pass and no-look pass) Ball: Shape, Material, Weight, Circumference, Air
Shooting (layup, jump shot, hook shot, free throw, Pressure
bank shot and slam dunk) Composition of teams
Defence (man to man defence, zone defence and Players equipment and forbidden objects
combination defence) Team Leaders: Responsibility of Captain, Coach
Offence (early offence, set offence, motion and Assistant coach
offence, zone offence and spread offence) Playing Format: To score a point, To win a set, To
Rebounding (Offensive and Defensive) win the match
Pivot Structure of Play: The Toss, Official warm-up
4. Terminology session, Team starting line-up, Positions and
Positional fault, Rotation and Rotation fault
Drive, Fake, Fast Break,
Blocking, Charge, Carry, States of Play: Ball in play, Ball out of play, Ball
"IN", Ball "OUT"
Screen, Double Dribble, Travel,
Playing the ball: Team Hits, Characteristics of the
Triple Threat, Ball Handler, Dead Ball, hit, Faults in playing the ball, Ball at the net, Ball
Front Court, Loose Ball, Held Ball, crossing the net, Ball touching the net, Ball in the
Dunk, Field Goal, Alley-Oop, net.
Back Court, Press, Box out, Player at the net: Reaching beyond the net,
Penetration under the net, Contact with the net,
Double foul, Jump stop, Timeout Player's faults at the net
Air ball, Jump ball, Game clock, Service: First service in a set, Service order,
Block, Possession arrow Authorization of the service, Execution of the
5. National and International Governing Bodies of service, Screening, Faults made during service,
Basketball Serving faults and Positional faults
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 Block: Blocking, Block contact, Blocking within Extension roll, Free ball, Joust,
the opponent's space, Block and team hits, Overlapping, Back set, Carry,
Blocking the service, Blocking faults Closing the block, Ball down, Quick set,
Interruptions, Delays and Intervals: Interruptions Serving zone, Defence zone, Attack
(meaning); Number of regular game interruptions; zone,
Sequence of regular game interruptions; Request Foot fault, Net violation, Trap set,
for regular game interruptions;
Reading an opponent,
Time-outs and Technical time-outs
Cross-court attack
Exceptional game interruptions: Injury/illness,
External interference, Prolonged interruptions 5. National and International Governing Bodies of
Volleyball
Substitution: Limitation, Exceptional,
Expulsion/disqualification, Illegal, Procedure, VFI - Volleyball Federation of India
Improper request FIVB - Federation International De Volleyball
Game delays: Types of delays, Delay sanctions 6. National and International tournaments
Intervals and change of court National Tournaments: Indian Volleyball League,
Libero player: Designation of the Libero, Federation Cup, Poornima Trophy
Equipment, Actions involving the libero, Re- International Tournaments: World
designation of a new libero Championship, World Cup Volleyball, Super
Participants' conduct: Sportsmanlike conduct, Fair Challenge Cup
play
BADMINTON
Misconduct and its sanctions: Minor misconduct,
Misconduct leading to sanction, Sanction scale, 1. Knowledge of the game
Cards used: Warning (Verbal and Yellow card); 2. Rules of the game
Penalty (Red card); Expulsion (Red plus Yellow Court: Diagram of the court with Measurements
card jointly); Disqualification (Red plus Yellow and Specifications, Court equipment (Posts and
card separately) Net)
Referees: Composition, Procedures, Location, Shuttle: Dimensions and Specifications, Testing a
Authority and Responsibilities of: First referee, shuttle for speed
Second referee, Scorer, Assistant scorer, Line Racket: Diagram of the racket with Measurements
judges. and Specifications
3. Fundamental Skills and Techniques Toss: Procedure
Service (Underhand, Topspin, Float, Jump serve Scoring system
and Jump float)
Change of ends
Pass (Underarm pass and Overhand pass)
Service: Singles (serving and receiving courts);
Set (Overhead and Bump) Doubles: Serving and receiving courts, Order of
Attack/spike (Backcourt, Line and cross-court play and position on court, Scoring and serving,
shot, Dip, Block-abuse, Off-speed hit, Quick hit, Sequence of serving
Slide and Double-quick hit) Service court errors
Block (Single block, Double block and Triple Lets
block)
Shuttle not in play
Dig
Continuous play, Misconduct and Penalties
4. Terminology
Officials duties and appeals: Referee, Umpire,
Back row attack, Block assist, Side out, Service judge, Line judges
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3. Fundamental Skills
Grip (Forehand grip and Backhand grip)
Footwork 1. Work to be assessed by Teacher (s) - 50 marks.
Serve (High serve, Low serve, Flick serve) The skill and performance of the candidates will
Strokes (Overhead forehand stroke, Overhead be assessed by the teacher(s), responsible for
backhand stroke, Underarm forehand stroke and preparing the candidates for the examination, in
Underarm backhand stroke) two of the following games and activities of their
Shots (Clearing/lobbing, Drop shots and Smash) choice:
Athletics, cricket, hockey, football, handball,
4. Terminology volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis, badminton,
swimming, dancing, gymnastics, yoga, boxing,
Short serve Long serve Wide serve wrestling, judo and karate, table tennis, kho-kho
Service order, Love, All, and kabaddi.
Deuce, Forecourt, Mid-court, 2. Work to be assessed by the External Examiner
Rear court, Rally, Set, 50 marks
Rubber, Lunge, Clear lob, The assessment of the work of the candidates by
Half smash, Full smash, Carry, the External Examiner will be in two parts:
Baseline smash, Drive, Push shot, A. Physical efficiency tests.
Tumbling net shot, Net kill, Net lift B. Specialization tests.
Hairpin net shot, Alley, Back alley, A. Physical Efficiency Tests
Follow through, Court, Wood shot The following tests to evaluate the physical fitness of
Flick, Bird, candidates will be organized and conducted in the
Singles footwork base presence of the External Examiner. Tests should be
carried out over the duration of two days.
5. National and International Governing Bodies of (a) Test 1
Badminton 50 metre run. Standing start. Timings to be taken to the
BAI - Badminton Association of India nearest tenth of a second (weather should be relatively
BWF - Badminton World Federation windless without extremes of temperature).
(b) Test 2
6. National and International tournaments
Standing long jump. A flat non-slip surface should be
National Tournaments: Indian Open Badminton used. The candidates should stand with toes just
Championship, Senior National Badminton behind the take-off line and jump when ready. After
championship making a preliminary swing with the arms, the
International Tournaments: World Championship, candidate swings them forward vigorously, springing
Thomas Cup with both feet simultaneously to land as far forward as
possible. Distance jumped, to be measured in
PART 2: INTERNAL ASSESSMENT centimeters.
(100 Marks) (c) Test 3
Distance run - 1000 meters run for boys, 600 meters
Practical work will be assessed in two parts as
run for girls. Time to be taken to the nearest second.
follows:
(d) Test 4
(i) Assessment by the Teacher(s).
(i) Floor push-ups for boys - The boys take a front-
(ii) Assessment by an External Examiner.
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 balls of feet; the arms are straight and at right returns to his/her starting position and immediately
angle to the body. He then dips or lowers the body sits up again. The number of sit-ups completed in
so that the chest nearly touches the floor, he then 30 seconds are to be counted.
pushes back to the starting position by B. Specialization Tests
straightening the arms and repeats the procedures
as many times as possible. The arms must be Candidates will be tested in the presence of an
completely extended with each push-up; the body External Examiner, in one of the following activities
must be held straight throughout. Scoring consists listed below:
of the number of correct push-ups. (a) Athletics (b) Gymnastics (c) Swimming
(ii) Push-ups for girls -- This is executed from a stall (d) Dancing (e) Yoga.
bar bench or a stool 32cm high by 50 cm long and (a) Athletics - The candidates will choose any two of
35 cm wide. It should be placed on the floor about the following events in which they wish to be
15 cm from a wall so that the subjects will not take tested:
a position too far forward. The girl should grasp (i) Track events
the outer edges of the bench, or stool, at the nearest
corners and assume the front-leaning rest position, Boys - 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m and 1500 m.
with the balls of her feet on the floor and with her Girls – 50 m, 100 m, 200 m and 800 m.
body and arms forming a right angle. She should (ii) Fields events
then lower her body so that the upper chest touches
Boys - long jump, high jump, hop-step-and-jump,
the near edge of the bench or stool, then raise it to
pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin throw.
a straight arm position as many times as possible.
The girl's body should be held straight throughout. Girls - long jump, high jump, shot put (8 lbs.) and
If the body sways or arches, if the subject does not throwing the softball.
go completely down or does not push completely (b) Gymnastics - The candidates will be tested in four
up, half credit is given (up to 4 half credits). exercises using any two of the following apparatus
(e) Test 5 of their choice:
Shuttle run. A flat course of 10 meters is required (i) Ground/mat work
to be measured between two parallel base lines. Boys - Front roll, back roll, cartwheel,
Behind each base line, as a semicircle 50 cm headspring, handspring, handstand, and
radius with centre on the base line is required to be somersault.
marked. Two wooden blocks (10 cm x 5 cm x 5
Girls - Ballet, flexibility and agility
cm) are to be placed in the far semicircle. The
movements -- the front split, the pirouette, the
candidate stands with feet behind the base line,
toe stand, the ballet touch, the body sweep, the
and on a signal, runs to the far line and picks up
arabesque, the single- leg balance, the
one block which the candidate places in the
balance; front roll, back roll, cartwheel.
starting semicircle when he/she returns. Then
turning without a rest, they run back to retrieve the (ii) The balance beam - (girls only)
second block and carry it back across the finish Mounts - The straight arm support mount, the
line. squat mount, the one knee mount, and the
(f) Test 6 crotch seat mount. Poses and Movements,
walking the beam, the pivot, the pirouette turn,
30 - second sit-ups. The candidate lies with his/her
jumping on the beam. Dismounts -- the side-
back on a mat or flat surface, feet about 30 cm
seat dismount, the front vault dismount.
apart and knees flexed at right angles. The
candidate's hands with fingers interlocked are (iii) Parallel bars
placed behind the head. A partner holds the Boys - The straight arm support, the straddle
candidate's feet in contact with the mat or floor. On seat, the back roll to a straddle-seat, the
the signal "Go" the candidate sits up to touch the shoulder balance, the single-let flank
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 Girls - The straight arm support, swinging, the (e) Yoga - The candidates will be tested in any four
straddle seat, the forward roll. of the following. asanas.
Ugrasam, dhamrekhasan, singhasan,
ultanmandhukasan, kukutasans, naunli, kapala,
(iv) Vaulting Horse bhathi, shavasan, shirashasan, shalabhasan,
Boys - The side vault, the through vault, the bakasan and mayurasan.
straddle vault, the head spring vault. High
horse - the side vault, the through vault, the METHOD OF ASSESSMENT BY TEACHERS
straddle vault. Long horse -- the through vault, The teacher(s) will assess the candidates, skill and
the straddle vault. performance in the two games and activities of their
Girls - The side vault, the squat stand choice. They will mark the candidates out of 50 marks
dismount, the straddle vault, the straddle as follows:
stand, the head spring vault. Marks
(a) Achievement of skills and performance 3 30
(v) Horizontal bar - (boys only)
Upward swing and dismount, swinging to (b) Attendance 05
mount and dismount, swinging and changing (c) Participation in voluntary and intramural
10
hands to face opposite direction. activities
(c) Swimming - The candidates will be tested in any (d) Representation of the School at different
two of the following of their choice. levels - Inter-School, District, State 05
Boys - Freestyle – 50 m, 100 m, 200 m and 400 m;
Achievement of skills and performances
Breast stroke – 50 m, 100 m;
Backstroke – 50 m, 100 m; In assessing the achievement of skills and
performances, the following factors should be
Butterfly stroke – 50 m, 100 m; considered:
Diving - standing one-leg dive, standing semi- (a) Team games (See para 2, Section B) Marks
crouch dive, standing stationary dive, the front
jump dive from the springboard. (i) Ability in fundamental skills 15
Girls - Freestyle – 50 m, 100 m and 200 m; (ii) Ability in a particular skill 05
Breast stroke – 50 m, 75 m; (iii) Utilisation of fundamental
Backstroke – 50 m, 75 m; skills during a game 05
Butterfly stroke – 50 m, 75 m; (iv) Offensive and defensive skills 05
Diving - standing one-leg dive, standing semi- (b) Athletics
crouch dive, standing stationary dive, the front The actual performance of the candidates should
jump dive from the springboard.
be tested in the events chosen by him/her and
(d) Dancing - The candidates will be required to give assessed according to the five-point grading
a performance of any two of the following system given below:
dances/movements, of their choice, with suitable
accompaniments: Marks
(i) Combination of dance movements and A – Excellent 26-30
ground-mat work. B - Very Good 21-25
(ii) Indian dancing -- Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, C – Good 16-20
Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Bhangra, any
other folk dance. D – Average 11-15
(iii) Western dancing -- ballet; ballroom dancing - E - Below Average 10 & less
waltz, foxtrot, tango, samba, Charleston, (c) Swimming Marks
square dancing; pop-dancing - jitterbug, twist, (i) Ability in basic skills 15
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 e.g. breathing, floating, arm movements, METHOD OF ASSESSMENT BY THE
combined elementary movement, changing EXTERNAL EXAMINER
body positions and directions and treading Physical Efficiency Tests
water The External Examiner will assess the performance of
(ii) Ability in stroke skills 05 the candidates in the physical efficiency test in
(iii) Ability in diving skills 05 accordance with the Performance Table at Appendix
(iv) Speed and endurance 05 A attached. He/she will mark the candidates out of 30
marks based on his assessment.
(d) Dancing Marks
Specialisation Tests
(i) Ability to keep rhythm 10
(ii) Expression and grace of movements 08 The External Examiner will assess the performance of
the candidates in the activity that they have chosen for
(iii) Ease of performance 08 specialisation (See (ii) Specialisation Tests) out of 20
(iv) Endurance 04 marks. The basis of his/her assessment for each
(e) Gymnastics Marks activity is given in the ensuing paragraphs.
(i) Willingness to perform 05 (a) Athletics
(ii) Knowledge of sequence & The candidates will be assessed in their performance
in any two of the events of their choice as given in the
Performance of exercise 15
syllabus, in accordance with the table attached as
(iii) Form, grace and ease of performance 05 Appendix B.
(iv) Landing or recovery technique 05 (b) Gymnastics
(f) Boxing, Wrestling, Judo and Karate Marks The candidates will be assessed in their performance
(i) Courage, confidence, in four exercises, to be nominated by the External
Examiner, using any two apparatus of the candidates'
self-reliance & endurance 10
choice. The External Examiner will give marks for
(ii) Foot work/holds 04 each exercise as follows:
(iii) Offensive techniques 08 Marks
(iv) Defensive techniques 08 (i) Perfect performance in form, grace and timing
05
(g) Yoga Marks
(ii) Satisfactory performance but for minor fault in
(i) Ability to assume the posture/activity 10 form & timing 04
(ii) Knowledge of sequence for final (iii) Performance with poor form e.g. bent knees, toes
pose/activity 10 not pointed 03
(iii) Perfection in posture/activity with grace (iv) No form or grace but knowledge of performance
& poise 05 of exercise 02
(iv) Performing a post activity with ease & (v) An attempt to perform 01
maintaining it for a length of time with (c) Swimming
relaxation 05
The candidates will be assessed in any two of the
events of their choice in accordance with the table
given at Appendix D attached.
(d) Dancing
The candidates will be assessed in two dance
performances of their choice as given in the syllabus.
The External Examiner will mark them on each
performance as follows:
Qualities Marks
(i) Knowledge of the steps/poses 04
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(e) Yoga
The candidates will be assessed in any four of the
asanas given in the syllabus, to be nominated by the
External Examiner. The External Examiner will mark
the candidates in each asana as follows:
Marks
(i) Perfect performance 05
(ii) Satisfactory performance with minor error in
form 04
(iii) Performance with poor form 03
(iv) No form but knowledge of how to perform
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 APPENDIX A
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
50 m dash Standing long Distance run Push-ups Shuttle run 30 sit-ups
(Timings in seconds and jump (Timings in min and s) (Numbers) (Timings in s and (Numbers)
tenths) (Distance in cm) tenths)

Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
1000 m 600 m

5 7.3 7.7 179 164 4 min 40 s 2 min 45 s 24 20 10.4 11.0 22 15

4 7.4 8.0 172 152 4 min 50 s 2 min 55 s 16 12 10.7 11.3 20 13

3 7.6 8.3 165 146 5 min 3 min 05 s 10 6 11.0 11.6 18 11

2 7.9 8.6 158 139 5 min 10 s 3 min 15 s 6 3 11.3 11.9 16 9

1 8.3 8.9 151 129 5 min 20 s 3 min 25 s 3 1 11.7 12.2 13 6

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

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APPENDIX B
PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION - SPECIALISATION TESTS
ATHLETICS - TRACK EVENTS
(All Measurements in Metres and Centimetres)
Marks 50 m 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) (min and s)

Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Boys

10 7.3 13.0 15.5 26.5 31.0 57.0 2:25 2:55 5:10

9 7.5 13.2 15.7 27.0 31.5 58.0 2:30 3:00 5:15
8 7.6 13.3 16.0 27.3 32.0 59.0 2:34 3:04 5:20
7 7.7 13.5 16.3 27.5 32.5 60.0 2:36 3:06 5:25
6 7.8 13.6 16.5 27.7 33.0 61.0 2:38 3:08 5:30
5 7.9 13.7 16.7 28.0 33.5 62.0 2:40 3:10 5:35
4 8.0 14.6 17.0 28.5 34.0 63.0 2:42 3:12 5:40
3 8.1 15.1 17.5 29.0 34.5 63.5 2:44 3:16 5:45
2 8.2 15.5 18.0 29.5 35.0 64.0 2:46 3:20 5:50
1 8.4 16.0 18.5 30.0 35.5 64.5 2:48 3:30 6:00

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

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 APPENDIX C
PERFORMANCE TABLE – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION TESTS
ATHELETIC – FIELD EVENTS

Marks Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Hops step & Pole Vault Discuss Javelin Soft ball
(m & cm) (m & cm) (m & cm) Jump (m & cm) (m & cm) (m & cm) Throw
12 lbs 8 lbs (m & cm) 1 kg (m & cm)
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls
10 5.00 4.50 1.45 1.35 9.00 7.50 10.00 2.00 22.00 33.00 20.00
9 4.70 4.20 1.40 1.30 8.00 7.00 9.60 1.90 20.00 31.00 18.00
8 4.40 3.90 1.35 1.25 7.50 6.50 9.20 1.80 18.50 29.00 16.00
7 4.10 3.60 1.30 1.20 7.00 6.00 8.80 1.70 17.00 27.00 14.00
6 3.80 3.30 1.25 1.15 6.50 5.50 8.40 1.60 15.50 25.00 12.00
5 3.50 3.00 1.20 1.10 6.00 5.00 8.00 1.50 14.00 23.00 10.00
4 3.20 2.70 1.15 1.05 5.50 4.50 7.60 1.40 12.50 21.00 9.00
3 2.90 2.40 1.10 1.00 5.00 4.00 7.20 1.30 11.00 19.00 8.00
2 2.60 2.10 1.05 0.95 4.50 3.50 6.80 1.20 9.50 17.00 7.00
1 2.30 1.80 0.95 0.90 4.00 3.00 6.40 1.10 8.00 15.00 6.00

Note: For distance in between or lower than those indicated in the table the lower marks should be given.

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 APPENDIX D
PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION - SPECIALISATION TESTS - SWIMMING
Marks 50 m free style 100 m free style 200 m free style 400 m free 50 m breast stroke 75m 100 m
(s and tenths) (min and s) (min and s) style (min and s) breast stroke breast stroke
(min and s) (min and s) (min and s)

Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys

10 45.0 55.0 1:30 1:50 3:00 3:40 6:00 1:05 1:20 2:00 2:15
9 46.3 56.3 1:32.5 1:53 3:05 3:46 6:10 1:07.5 1:22.5 2:03.5 2:17.5
8 47.5 57.5 1:35 1:55 3:10 3:50 6:20 1:10 1:25 2:07.5 2:20
7 50.0 60.0 1:40 2:00 3:20 4:00 6:40 1:12.5 1:27.5 2:10.5 2:25
6 52.5 62.5 1:45 2:05 3:30 4:10 7:00 1:15 1:30 2:15 2:30
5 55.0 65.0 1:50 2:10 3:40 4:20 7:20 1:17.5 1:32.5 2:18.5 2:35
4 5705 67.5 1:55 2:15 3:50 4:30 7:40 1:20 1:35 2:22.5 2:40
3 58.7 68.7 1:57.5 2:17.5 3:55 4:35 7:50 1:22 1:37 2:25.5 2:42.5
2 60.0 70.0 2:00 2:20 4:00 4:40 8:00 1:24 1:39 2:28.5 2:45
1 61.2 71.2 2:02.5 2:22.5 4:05 4:45 8:10 1:26 1:41 2:30.5 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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 APPENDIX E
PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION - SPECIALISATION TESTS - SWIMMING (CONTINUED)
Marks 50 m back 75 m back 100 m 50 m butterfly 75 m 100 m Diving
stroke stroke back stroke butterfly butterfly
(min and s) (min and s) stroke (min and s) stroke stroke
(min (min and s) (min and s)
and s)
Boys Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys Description of action

10 0:55 1:10 1:45 2:00 0:55 1:05 1:37.5 1:50 Vertical, erect body, arms and legs
9 1:00 1:15 1:52 2:00.5 0:57 1:10 1:45 1:52.5 together

8 1:02.5 1:17.5 1:56 2:05 1:00 1:12.5 1:49 1:55 Poor angle (either backward or
7 1:05 1:20 2:00 2:10 1:02.5 1:15 1:53 2:00 forward)

6 1:07.5 1:22.5 2:05 2:15 1:05 1:17.5 1:58 2:05 Poor angle, opening of arms in front,
5 1:10 1:25 2:07.5 2:20 1:07.5 1:20 2:01 2:10 side, etc.

4 1:12.5 1:27.5 2:11 2:25 1:10 1:22.5 2:04 2:15 Poor angle, opening of arms and legs
3 1:14 1:29 2:14 2:27.5 1:12.5 1:24 2:07 2:17.5

2 1:15 1:30 2:16 2:30 1:14 1:25 2:09 2:20 Poor angle, opening of arms and legs
1 1:16 1:31 2:18 2:32.5 1:16 1:26 2:11 2:25 and fight

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

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