Syllabus

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CLASS 12
There will be two papers in the subject: (f) Weight Training.
Paper I: Theory: 3 hours -----70 marks Meaning and advantages of weight training.
Paper II: Practical Work ------ 30 marks An understanding of how the above training methods
PAPER I (THEORY) – 70 Marks help an individual in different sports and help develop
strength, speed, stamina, skill, endurance.
SECTION A
3. Career Aspects in Physical Education
1. Sociological Aspects of Physical Education
(i) Career options in Physical Education.
(i) Games and sports as man’s cultural heritage.

Professional sportsmen, sports manager, teacher/lecturer,

An understanding that sports have been a part of our
sports coach, gym instructor, sports officials, sports
culture and tradition since time immemorial.
events coordinators, sports journalist and commentator,
(ii) Development of the individual through games and sports software engineer, marketing and manufacturing
sports. of sports equipment.

Understanding how games and sports contribute in (ii) 
Important institutions of Physical Education in
various ways towards the development of an individual. India.
(iii) Role of Physical Education in promoting national Functions and objectives of Netaji Subhash National
integration. Institute of Sports (N.S.N.I.S.), Sports Authority of

How Physical Education helps in promoting National India (S.A.I), International Olympic Committee (I.O.C),
Integration. Indian Olympic Association (IOA), YMCA College
(iv) Physical Education and personality development. of Physical Education (Chennai), Lucknow Christian
College of Physical Education (LCCPE), Luxmibai

The role of Physical education in development of
National University of Physical Education (LNUPE).
personal qualities like an individual attitude, discipline,
helpfulness, team spirit, patience, unity, friendship, etc. 
Development of training facilities, coaching systems,
influence of media and sponsors, campaigns like Health
2. Training Methods
runs in creating awareness towards social evil causes
(a) Meaning and importance of Sports Training. and promoting physical fitness.
Definition of Sports Training and its importance. 4. Competitions and Tournaments
(b) Methods of training. (i) Tournaments and types of tournaments.

Methods of Training: Repetition, continuous & fartlek, 
Candidates should be fully aware of: − the definition of
and interval - Definition, purpose, advantages and ‘tournament’.
procedure of each.
− t he types of tournaments: Fixtures, Knock-out,
(c) Warming up, conditioning and cooling/limbering league matches (seeding and byes).
exercises.
− merits and demerits of tournaments.
−  eaning of the terms ‘warming up’, ‘conditioning’
M
− o bjectives and importance of intramural and
and ‘cooling/limbering’.
extramural competitions.
−  asic exercises related to warming up, conditioning
B
− Names of the National and International
and cooling/limbering.
Federations/Bodies controlling the various
−  dvantages of warming up, conditioning and
A tournaments/competitions.
cooling/limbering.
(ii) Difference between Professional a n d
(d) Isometric and Isotonic exercises. Amateur Players.
Meaning, advantages and examples of each. Self-explanatory.
(e) Circuit Training. Note: Candidates should be aware of the above, for the


Meaning and advantages of circuit training; procedure past five years, with respect to the games included in the
of conducting circuit training. syllabus.

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5. Health Education & Health Problems National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and reasons for
(a) Meaning and definition of ‘Health’ and ‘Health the same.
Education’. 6. 
Sports Injuries and First Aid (i) Sports related

Meaning and definition of ‘Health’ (mental health and injuries.
physical health) and ‘Health Education’. (i) Sports related injuries.
(b) 
Principles and importance of Health Education. 
Types of sports related injuries: soft tissue injuries
Health problems and role of Health Education in (contusion, abrasion, strain and sprain) bone injuries
solving them. (fracture) and joint injuries (dislocation): causes and

Principles and objectives of Health Education. prevention of each.
Importance of Health Education for adults and the (ii) 
Role of a sportsperson in prevention of sports
younger generation through formal and non-formal related accidents.
channels of education. Various prevalent Health Types of injuries due to: sudden movement; environment

Problems: Communicable diseases – meaning, examples (hot, cold, wet and dry); lack of preparation (warm up,
and common mode of spread. Epidemics – meaning and cool down); inadequate clothing, body protection; not
examples; Water, noise and air pollution – causes and following instructions; surface and facilities, equipment
prevention; Occupational Health Hazards – meaning being unsafe. Role of individual in prevention of sports
and examples. related accidents.
Note: Details of specific diseases not required. (iii) First Aid.
(c) Disability and Rehabilitation. 
Meaning and importance of ‘First Aid’. First Aid for

Causes of disability. General principles for prevention of various sports related injuries.
disability; First Aid for cuts, grazes, strains, sprains, cramps,
Meaning and scope of Rehabilitation; services available blisters, bruises, injuries of bone (fracture and
for rehabilitation; role of the community and government dislocation); application of splints and Thomas splint;
organizations in rehabilitation programmes. First Aid in drowning; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
(d) Posture. (CPR) and Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
(RICE).
Meaning of posture.
SECTION B
Correct posture – meaning, importance of correct posture
(standing, sitting, walking). Any two of the following games are to be studied:

Common postural deformities: kyphosis, scoliosis, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball,
lordosis, flat foot, knock-knees, bowlegged, hunch back, Badminton, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics.
round shoulders – meaning, causes and corrective The following aspects should be studied for each of the
measures for each. two games selected by the candidate.
(e) Personal hygiene and sleep requirements. Rules and regulations of the game; Interpretation of

Personal hygiene: Meaning of personal hygiene, laws of the game; Duties and responsibilities of the
importance of personal hygiene for a healthy life style. officials and players; Measurement and dimensions
Care of eyes, ears, feet, hair, skin, oral hygiene, nose and related to the game; Terminologies related to the game;
clothing. Fundamental skills of the game; Strategies and formation

Foot care: causes of corns, broken nails due to tight of the game; Names and abbreviations of the National and
footwear; Causes of diseases like ring worm, athletes foot Major International Tournaments linked with the game;
due to walking in wet areas; proper care of feet. Diagrams and dimensions of play area; Diagrams and
dimensions of equipment related to the game.

Sleep requirements: Sleep requirements for different age
groups. Effects of insufficient sleep on human body. The details for each game are given below:
(f) Substance Abuse. CRICKET

Effects of use of alcohol and smoking on the individual – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, and
and society. how to improve performance.
 rugs: Meaning of ‘drugs’ and ‘drug abuse’; Stimulants
D – Detailed understanding of the rules and regulations of
and Narcotics – Analgesics. the game. Diagrams of the field and pitch, and various
Awareness of the fact that use of certain drugs has been fielding positions.
banned by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and – Knowledge of the dimensions of the field, thickness

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of the lines, dimensions of pitch and complete coaches.
specifications and markings on it. Equipment of the – Basic skills and techniques (Passing - types of pass,
game with their length, width weight, thickness and ground lofted, chip, volley, angle of pass. Control (use
material. Score board, scorer and sightscreen. Flood of various surfaces-head chest, foot thigh). Dribbling
light. (running with the ball, rhythm and pace, feints, body
– Duties of the officials, before, during and after the swerves, screening, beating an opponent. Heading the
match. Umpires and third umpire, requirements of the ball with intention of (attacking, defending, jumping,
game, equipment needed, numbers of players, duty of to head down, high, pass, score.) Shooting skills with
coach, captain etc. either foot, inside or outside, short and long range
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penalisations, shots, swerving shots, volleys, penalty kicks, power
draws, match fixtures, arrangements needed to and accuracy. Tackling skills -interception, jockeying
conduct tournaments, forfeitures, follow on, tie, for the ball, trapping by various body parts, position,
power play, match fixing, duck worth rule, sledging, tackle front, side, slide, recovery. Goalkeeping skills
ball tampering. - stopping, watching, guiding the team, saving
goal, dealing, catching, heading, kicking, punching,
– Basic skills and techniques. Batting (different types
throwing, diving, anticipation, speed and reflexes.
of shots, footwork, body position and actual bat
movement. Bowling (run up, delivery stride, follow – Principles of play-attack, depth, defence, penetration,
through, types of bowling variations, good line and sweeper systems, 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-4. Kick-off, corner
length, grip action. Fielding positions, catching and kick, throw-in, goal kick, free kick, penalty kick.
throwing skills, Wicket keeping techniques, skills of Importance of penalty arc, center circle and lines on
getting the batsmen out. the field.
– Different types of signals, extra runs, extra players, – Knowledge of associations and federations linked to
runner, substitute, provisions and restrictions, players the game. Important tournaments. Abbreviations of
equipment, danger area, various terms of cricket. associations and federations concerned with the game.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked to HOCKEY
the game. Important tournaments. Abbreviations of – Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, and
associations and federations concerned with the game. how to improve performance.
FOOTBALL – Detailed understanding of the rules and regulations of
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, and the game. Match time, extra time, tie breaker, sudden
how to improve performance. death, ball in play and out of play, penalty stroke, short
corner, long corner, free hits, hit or push back, 16 yard
– Detailed understanding of the rules and regulations of
hit, importance of lines on the field. Start and restart of
the game. Match time, extra time, tie breaker, sudden
the match.
death, ball in play and out of play, importance of lines
on the field. Various methods of starting and restarting – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagrams of the
the game. Substitution procedure, penalty cards and field and goalpost, thickness of the lines, dimensions
their importance. and complete specifications and markings on it.
Equipment of the game with their length, width,
– Knowledge of the dimensions of the field, thickness
weight, thickness, material and dimensions. Protective
of the lines, dimensions of center circle, quarter circle,
equipment of the goalkeeper and players.
goal and penalty area, penalty arc and complete
specifications and markings on it. Equipment of the Duties of the officials, requirements of the game,
– 
game with their length, width, weight, thickness, equipment needed, numbers of players, reserve
material and dimensions. Diagram of goal post and bench, running substitution duty of coach, captain,
field. assistant referees, ball boys, doctor, grounds men.
Duties of the officials, requirements of the game,
–  – Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penalisations,
equipment needed, numbers of players, duty of coach, draws, match fixtures, arrangements needed to
captain, assistant referees, technical officials, grounds conduct tournaments, punishment on players,
men, ball boys, match organizers, technical area. coaches.
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penalisations, – Basic skills and techniques (Passing - types of pass,
draws, match fixtures, arrangements needed to ground lofted, chip, volley, angle of pass, push, scoop,
conduct tournaments, punishment on players, flick, aerial ball. Receiving the ball – control, dribbling
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swerves, screening, beating an opponent from the equipment required for the game.
right to the left, right and behind. Shooting skills with Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
– 
Stick, inside or outside, short and long range shots, requirements of the game, equipment needed,
swerving shots, volleys, penalty, power and accuracy. numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
Tackling skills - interception, jockeying for position. captain, etc.
Goalkeeping skills -stopping, watching, guiding the
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penalisations,
team, saving goal, kicking, diving, anticipation, speed.
draws, match fixtures, arrangements needed to
Reflexes.
conduct tournaments, default by teams.
– Principles of play-attack, depth, defence, penetration,
Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team skills
– 
team formations 1-2-3-5/1-1-3-4-2/1-1-3-3.
Knowledge of basic skills, volley-two hand pass over
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked to the head forearm pass. The serve-underarm, over arm
the game. Important tournaments. Abbreviations of float, over arm jump, over arm top spin, round house
associations and federations concerned with the game. jump. The smash -high set cross court, down the line,
BASKETBALL speed smash, tip the ball over the block. The block-line
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, and of defence, defence against smash, attack at set ball.
how to improve performance. Teamwork importance in both defence and attack.
Understanding rotation, blocking and screening.
– Detailed understanding of the rules and regulations of
the game. – Knowledge of associations and federations linked to
the game. Important tournaments. Abbreviations
– Knowledge of the dimensions of the court, thickness
of associations and federations concerned with the
of the lines, diagrams and dimensions of the court, full
game.
specifications of the ring, pole, boards and ball.
– Detailed understanding of the rules and regulations
– Duties of the officials, table officials, referees, scorers,
of the game. Match time, extra time, tie, shuttle in
requirements of the game, equipment needed,
play and out of play, importance of lines on the court,
numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
singles and doubles.
captain .technical equipment team and player foul
markers. – Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
court, thickness of the lines. Equipment required for
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penalisations,
the game with their length, width weight, thickness,
draws, match fixtures, arrangements needed to
material and dimensions.
conduct tournaments.
– Duties of the officials, requirements of the game,
Basic skills and techniques, tactics and team skills
– 
equipment needed, number of players, duty of coach,
Knowledge of basic skills, free throws stance (passing,
match organisers.
dribble, shoot). Shooting (jump shot, layup, hook
shot), passing (pass, signal, receive feint footwork, – Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penalisations,
chest-pass, bounce pass, overhead pass, javelin pass. draws, match fixtures, arrangements needed to
Footwork (pivot, 1 count and 2 count stop) One to one conduct tournaments, punishment on players,
defence, fake and drive, pass and cut Defence, types of coaches, match points, etc.
defence, zone defence, and fast break. – Basic skills and techniques - forehand or backhand,
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked to correct grip, smash, drop, drive, net play, return
the game. Important tournaments. upshots and low/high/flick serves. Basic positioning
for men and women rallies.

Abbreviations of associations and federations
concerned with the game. – Knowledge of associations and federations linked to
the game. Important tournaments. Abbreviations of
VOLLEYBALL
associations and federations concerned with the game.
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, and
TENNIS
how to improve performance.
– Knowledge of the game, strategies and tactics, and
– Detailed understanding of the rules and regulations of
how to improve performance.
the game.
– Detailed understanding of the rules and regulations
Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the
– 
of the game. Match time, deuce, advantage, tie foot
court, thickness of the lines, dimensions within the
fault. Ball in play and out of play. Dimensions and
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importance of lines on the court, singles and doubles. – Knowledge of the dimension of the track. Width of
– Knowledge of the dimensions and diagram of the the track. Measurement of 400 and 200 meters, relay
court net, racket, thickness of the lines. Equipment and solo races. Equipment of athletes in various events
required for the game with their length, width, weight, dimensions and requirements. Importance of starters
thickness, material and dimensions. Types of courts. and judges for start and finish. Importance of staggers.
– Duties and number of officials, requirements of – Duties of the officials, table officials, referees, require-
the game, number of players, duty of coach, match ments of the game, equipment needed, numbers of
organisers. players, reserve bench, duty of coach, physiotherapist,
wind gauge operator, photo finish.
– Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penalisations,
draws, match fixtures, arrangements needed to – Knowledge of the dimension, depth and distance of
conduct tournaments, punishment on players, the pool. Importance of starters and judges for start
coaches, match points, etc. and finish of individual and medley races. Various
officials in charge of conducting the events. Types of
– Basic skills and techniques - forehand or backhand,
races, types of strokes, diving competitions, false start,
chopper grip, correct grip, smash, drop, drive, net
individual and medley events. Stances for different
play, return upshots and low/high/flick serves. Basic
strokes.
positioning for men and women rallies. The racket
grip-shake hand. Strokes - backhand push, forehand – Duties of the officials, table officials, referees,
drive, forward push. Service - two bounce serve, requirements of the game, equipment needed,
high toss, forehand spin, backhand spin, long serve. numbers of players, reserve bench, duty of coach,
Spin -forehand topspin, backhand topspin chopping physiotherapist, wind gauge operator, lifeguard,
blocking lobbing, follow through, placement of ball for photo finish.
each service. – Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penali-
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked to sations, draws, fixtures, arrangements needed to
the game. Important tournaments. Abbreviations of conduct tournaments.
associations and federations concerned with the game. – Laws governing the game. Suspensions, penalisations,
SWIMMING draws, match fixtures, arrangements needed to
conduct meets. Rules and distances and requirements
– Knowledge of competitive swimming events,
of various events.
activities, strategies and tactics, and how to improve
performance (individual and team). – Basic skills and techniques requiring control, balance,
weight transfer, flow and clear body positions, complex
– Detailed understanding of the rules and regulations
sequence of movements and ability to perform
of various swimming events, strategies and tactics in
showing high standards of precision control power
chosen events. Planning performing and evaluating
speed and stamina, fitness and tactics to outwit the
particular event.
opponents. Warming up and cooling down exercises.
– Basic skills and techniques requiring control, balance,
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked to
weight transfer, flow and clear body positions,
the game. Important tournaments. Abbreviations of
complex sequence of movements and ability to
associations and federations concerned with the game.
perform showing high standards of precision control
power speed and stamina, fitness and tactics to outwit PRACTICAL WORK - 30 Marks
the opponents. Warming up and cooling down safely, No question paper for practical work will be set by
safety requirements for swimmers. CISCE.
– Knowledge of associations and federations linked to The Practical Work will be evaluated in two parts as
the game. Important tournaments. Abbreviations of follows:
associations and federations concerned with the game.
1. Continuous Evaluation (by the Teacher) 10 marks
ATHLETICS
2. Practical Evaluation (by Visiting 20 marks
– Knowledge of track and field events, activities,
Examiner)
strategies and tactics, and how to improve performance
(individual and team). 1. CONTINUOUS EVALUATION (by the Teacher):
– Detailed understanding of the rules and regulation of 10 Marks
various events, strategies and tactics in chosen events. Continuous evaluation will be done by the teacher(s)
Planning performing and evaluating particular event. responsible for preparing the candidate for the

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examination, in two of the following games and activities (c) Test 3
of the candidate’s choice: Distance run - 1000 metres run for boys, 600 metres
Athletics, Cricket, Hockey, Football, Volleyball, Softball, run for girls. Time to be taken to the nearest
Basketball, Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, Dancing, second.
Gymnastics, Yoga. (d) Test 4
Continuous Evaluation will include the following: (i) Floor push-ups for boys: The boy takes a front-
leaning position with body supported on
A. File Work done throughout the 4 marks
year on any two games/activities. hands and balls of feet; the arms are straight
and at right angles to the body. He then dips
B. Participation and performance 3 marks or lowers the body so that the chest touches
of the candidate, throughout the
year, in at least any two games/ or nearly touches the floor, then pushes back
activities of his/her choice. to the starting position by straightening the
arms and repeats the procedure as many times
C. Physical Efficiency Tests 3 marks
as possible. Only the chest should touch the
2. PRACTICAL EVALUATION (by the Visiting floor; the arms must be completely extended
Examiner): 20 Marks with each push-up; the body must be held
Practical evaluation will be done by the Visiting straight throughout. Scoring consists of the
Examiner in the presence of the teacher and will number of correct push-ups.
consist of the following: (ii) Push-ups for girls: This is executed from a
stall bar bench or a stool 32 cm high by 50 cm
A. Physical Efficiency Tests 12 marks
long and 35 cm wide. It should be placed on
B. Physical Efficiency Tests 6 marks the floor about 15 cm from a wall so that the
(The candidate is to be evaluated subject will not take a position too far forward.
on any two basic skills of the two The girl should grasp the outer edges of the
games/activities chosen by him/ bench, or stool, at the nearest corners and
her for Continuous Evaluation) assume the front-leaning rest position, with
the balls of her feet on the floor and with her
C. Viva-voce (on the two games/ 6 marks
body and arms forming a right angle. She
activities chosen by the
should then lower her body so that the upper
candidate)
chest touches the near edge to the bench or
A. PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS stool, then raise it to a straight arm position as
The following are the tests to evaluate the physical many times as possible. The girl's body should
fitness of candidates. These tests are to be used for be held straight throughout. If the body
Continuous Assessment by the Teacher as well as for sways or arches, or if the subject does not go
Practical Assessment by the Visiting Examiner. Tests 1 completely down or does not push completely
to 3 should be conducted on one day and 4 to 6 on the up, half credit is given up to 4 half credits.
next. (e) Test 5
(a) Test 1 Shuttle run: A flat course of 10 metres is required to
50 metre run, standing start: Timings to be taken be measured between the two parallel base lines.
to the nearest tenth of a second (weather should Behind each base line, a semicircle 50 cm radius
be relatively windless without extremes of with centre on the base line is required to be
temperature). marked. In the far semicircle two wooden blocks
(5x5x5 cm) are to be placed. The candidate stands
(b) Test 2
with feet behind the base line, and on a signal,
Standing long jump: A flat no slip surface should runs to the far line, picks up one block which the
be used. The candidate should stand with toes just candidate places in the starting semicircle when
behind the take-off line and jump when ready. he/she returns. The candidate then repeats the
After making preliminary swing with the arms procedure with the second block. The time to the
the candidate swings them forward vigorously, nearest tenth of a second is to be taken till the
springing with both feet simultaneously to land second block is grounded in the starting semicircle.
as far forward as possible. Distance jumped to be (f) Test 6
measured in centimetres.
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back on a mat or flat surface, feet about 30 cm apart Hop, Step and Jump (Triple Jump)
and knees flexed at a right angle. The candidate's (i) Approach run.
hands with fingers interlocked are placed behind
(ii) Take off.
the back. A partner holds the candidate's feet in
contact with the mat or floor. On the signal "Go" (iii) Performance of hop, step and jump.
the candidate sits up to touch the knees with his/ (iv) Performance of combination of hops and
her elbows. Without pause he/she returns to his/ steps.
her starting position and immediately sits up High Jump
again. The number of sit-ups completed in 60 (i) Approach run.
seconds are to be counted.
(ii) Take off.
B. SPECIALISATION TESTS
(iii) Flying phase: scissors straddle, western roll or
Candidates are to be tested by a Visiting Examiner "Fosbury flop".
in the presence of the teacher in two of the games/
Pole Vault (Boys only)
activities that were selected by them for Continuous
(i) Grip.
Assessment. Details of skill areas are given below.
(ii) Pole carry.
ATHLETICS
(iii) Approach run.
Candidates will choose two of the following events in
(iv) Take off.
which they wish to be tested:
(v) Planting of pole.
(i) Track events - sprints, middle and long distance
(vi) Clearance of bar.
races:
(vii) Landing.
Boys - 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1500 m and 3000
Javelin Throw
m.
(i) Grip.
Girls - 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m.
(ii) Javelin carry.
(ii) Track events – hurdles:
(iii) Transition from approach to five stride
Boys - 110 m and 400 m. rhythm.
Girls - 100 m. (iv) Release.
(iii) Field events - jumps and throws: (v) Reverse.
Boys - Broad jump, high jump, triple jump, pole Shot put
vault, shot-put, discus throw, javelin throw, (i) Stance.
hammer throw. (ii) Glide.
Girls - Broad jump, high jump, shot-put, discus (iii) Release.
throw.
(iv) Reverse.
The following fundamental skills are required: Discus Throw
Sprints (i) Stance.
Practice of starts with blocks using proper (ii) Preliminary Swings.
command. (iv) Reverse.
Time action period - Reaction time, block clearance (iii) Throws with one and a half turn
time, acceleration time, velocity maintenance time,
CRICKET
finish time.
1. Batting: pull, cut, hook, glance, stepping out
Middle Distance and Long Distance Races to drive the flighted ball.
(i) Style of endurance running. 2. Bowling: outswing, inswing. off break, leg
(ii) Methods of endurance development. break and googly.
Broad Jump 3. Fielding: ground balls. Catching high and low
and
(i) Approach run.
HOCKEY
(ii) Take off.
1. Straight hitting and stopping:
(iii) Flying Phase.
(a) Reverse hitting and stopping
(iv) Landing.
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2. Straight push and stopping: 4. Heading:
(a) Reverse push and stopping (a) Related practices, front, right side and left
(b) Pushing on the wrong foot side.
3. Scooping: (b) Head-up drills.
(a) Push scoop 5. Dribbling:
(a) Shovelling Practice of dribbling skills suited to actual playing
4. Flick: situations.
(a) Straight Flick 6. Tactics and coaching:
(a) Two back system three back system.
(b) Reverse flick
(b) Principles of zone and man to man defence.
(c) Flick on the wrong foot
(c) Free kicks, penalty kicks, comer kicks.
5. Dribbling and carrying the ball
(d) Tactics of defence and attachment.
6. Passing:
VOLLEYBALL
(a) Through pass
1. The Pass:
(b) Return pass (a) Over-head pass: Two-handed pass with back
(c) Deflection pass rolling.
(d) Interchanging position (b) Two-handed pass with side rolling.
7. Dodging: (c) Jump and pass.
(a) Dodging to opponent's left. (d) Under arm pass.
(b) Dodging to opponent's right. (e) Forward dive and pass.
(c) Double dodging. (f) One arm pass with side rolling.
8. Different Techniques of: 2. The Serve:
(a) Comer (a) Over head service (Tennis-
(b) Penalty stroke (b) Round arm service.
(c) Push in (c) Floating service (overhead and arm).
(d) Goal keeping 3. The Set-up:
9. Tackling: (a) Setting up for quick smash.
(a) Lunging (b) Move and set up (from back zones).
(b) Feinting (c) Setting up to different zones at varying trajec-
FOOTBALL tories.
1. Passing and Interpassing: 4. The Net Recovery:
type) Two-handed overhead pass without rolling, one
hand under arm with or without rolling.
(a) Juterpassing between two players.
5. The Attack:
(b) Interpassing among three players.
(a) Smash with turn of body.
(c) Three men weave.
(b) Smash with turn of wrist.
(d) Interpassing among four players.
(c) Round arm smash.
(e) Related practices.
(d) Smash on short pass (ascending balls).
2. Kicking:
(e) Simple attack combination.
(a) Revision of all kicking fundamentals.
6. The Block:
(b) Lofted kick with either foot.
(a) Double block against different types of attack
(c) Practice of corner kicks lobbing chip shots and
penalty kicks. (b) Double block in assigned zones.
3. Tackling: (c) Double block against quick attack
(a) Interception and hasty tackles. (d) Double block combination. against attack
(b) Sliding tackles. (e) Triple block against attack from zone.
(c) Related practices. 7. Patterns of play: 4-2 system, 5-1 system.

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BASKETBALL Back stroke 50 m and 100 m
1. Ball handling: Butterfly stroke - 50 m and 100 m.
Holding position of fingers, body, position, stance Diving Forward dive, backward dive, reverse
of player with ball. dive and inward dive.
2. Catching the ball: (Receiving) skills involved DANCING
3. Passing: Skills - (Drills in Pairs) The candidates will be required to give a performance
(a) Two-handed chest pass. of any two of the following dances of their choice, with
(b) Two-handed bounce pass. suitable accompaniment:
(c) Two-handed underhand pass (Right/ Left (i) Indian dancing: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi,
side). Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi, Mohinivat-
tam Bhangra and other folk dances.
(d) Two-handed over head pass.
(ii) Western dancing: Ballet, ballroom dancing, waltz,
4. Dribbling:
fox trot, tango, samba, charleston square dancing;
Dribbling high with speed, using altemate hands, pop-dancing twist, rock-and-roll. jitterbug.
low dribble.
GYMNASTICS
5. Shooting:
The candidates will be tested in four exercises using
(a) Two-handed set shot any two of the following bits of apparatus of their
(b) Two-handed free throw. choice.
(c) Lay up shot following dribble using right (i) Floor Exercise
hand (over the shoulder layup). Boys - handspring to front somersault (tucked);
6. Footwork: two headsprings; cartwheel to arabesque; arab
Player stance, position of feet, position of hand, spring; side somersault; back roll to handstand,
elementary shuffling and slicing movements cabriole jump throw; flic-flacs.
(drills). Girls Leap and cabriole; step into ball of either
7. Pivoting, Stationary Pivot. foot; flic-flags; round off; handspring; cat leap;
8. Individual defence: legs split in air, cartwheel; handstand.
Player stance: position of hands, position of feet, (ii) Balancing Beam (Girls only)
defender's position in between opponent and bas- Run 2-3 steps; leap to riding seat with / turn; rise
ket. to squat stand; ballet stand with 1/ turn; leap on
9. Team defence: Man to man defence. either foot, step forward leap changing legs to rear
leap; lunge to side; stag leap; one-arm cartwheel.
10. Team offence: First break offence.
(iii) Parallel bars (Boys only)
11. Full Court: Half court game using defence. offence
taught. Swing forward and cast to upper arm hand; for-
ward roll; pirouette forward; lower to upper arm
SOFTBALL/TENNIS/BADMINTON
hand; swing backward; straddle forward to sup-
Candidates will be required to demonstrate compe- port (hold).
tency in the rules, skills and fitness training related to
(iv) Vaulting horse
the game.
Boys (long horse) Split vault; through vault; hand
SWIMMING
stand with cartwheel; cartwheel and handspring.
Candidates will be tested in two of the following
Girls Astride vault; split vault, through vault;
events of their choice.
handspring.
Boys: Free style 50m, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m.
(v) Horizontal bar (Boys only)
Breast stroke-50m, 100 m and 200 m.
Forward and backward giant swings; change of
Back stroke- 50m and 100m grip; twists; the hip-circles.
Butterfly stroke - 50 m and 100 m YOGA
Diving Forward dive, backward dive, reverse Candidates will be tested in any four of the following
dive and inward dive. asanas:
Girls: Free style 50m, 100 m, 200 m. (i) Vrikshasana (Balancing on one leg with the
Breast stroke 50 m and 100 m. other flexed sidewards).

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(ii) Utitha Trikonasana (Feet apart stand, side (xvii) Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimttanasana
bending). Paschimattanasana on one leg with the other in
(iii) Parivetta Trikonasana (Feet apart stand, side Padmasana position).
bend, with the trunk rotated backward). (xviii) Inang Mahaikapada Paschimatanasana
(iv) Utitha Parvakonasana (Feet apart stand lunging (Paschimottanasana on one leg with the other
on one side). in Najrasana position).
(v) Puivrita Parvakonasana (Feet apart stand (xix) Moridriasana (Long sit with one knee flexed and
lunging on one side and rotate the trunk kept up and trunk turned over the stretched
backwards). leg).
(vi) Virabhadrasana (Balancing on one leg with (xx) Akanraya Dhanurasana (Long sit and pull one
stretched hands, trunk and leg in a horizontal foot to the corresponding ear).
position). (xxi) Upaushta Konasana (Long sit with feet spread
(vii) Uthitha Hasta Padangusthasana (Balancing and bring the head to the ground).
on one leg and trunk bending over the other (xxii) Bakasana (Balancing on hands with thighs over
stretched horizontally). the arms above elbows).
(viii) Parasuottansasen (Feet apart stand and turning (xxiii) Chakrasana (Cartwheel position).
one side and bend the trunk over the knee on (xxiv) Nowli (contracting recti abdominant in
that side. uddiyana position alternate relaxation and
(ix) Ushtrarsan (kneel sit and flex back the trunk). contraction of left and right muscles in quick
(x) Padakastasan (Attention position, flex and succession).
trunk over the thighs). (xxv) Kapalakathi (Quick succession of abdominal
(xi) Garudasan (Balancing one leg with the other strokes in padmasana position).
turned over the former). (xxvi) Bhastrika (Pranayam following the strokes of
(xii) Navasana (Balancing on buttocks with the legs Kapalakathi).
and trunk flexed over each other). NOTE:
(xiii) Vajrasana (Sitting with flexed legs feet on the While testing the candidates in any two games/activi-
side of buttocks). ties of their choice, the following method should be
(xiv) Supta Vajrasana (Supine lying in the position of adopted. Test of the skill as a whole with emphasis on:
Vairasana). (i) Approach
(xv) Kukutasana (Balancing on hands inserted (ii) Stance/Grip
through the thighs and legs in padmasana). (iii) Execution (degree of perfection) and
(xvi) Janusirasana (Paschimattrawasana on one leg (iv) Follow through.
with the other leg flexed sideways).
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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 Distance run Push-ups Shuttle run 60 s sit-ups
(Timing in jump (Timing in (Numbers) (Timing in (Numbers)
seconds (Distance in minutes seconds
and tenths) cm) 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
30 s 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

PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISATION TESTS

ATHLETICS - FIELD EVENTS
Marks Long jump High jump Hop step & Pole vault Shot put Discus Javelin throw
(m and cm) (m and cm) jump (m and cm) throw (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- 100m breast-
style style (min and s) free style stroke stroke
(s and tenths) (min and s) (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.

PERFORMANCE TABLE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISATION TESTS

SWIMMING (continued)

100m butterfly
50m back stroke 100m back stroke 50m butterfly stroke
stroke Diving
Marks (min and s) (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,
9 1:00 1:15 2:00.5 0:57 1:10 1:52.5 arms and legs together
8 1:02.5 1:17.5 2:05 1:00 1:12.5 1:55 Poor angle (either back-
7 1:05 1:20 2:10 1:02.5 1:15 2:00 ward or forward)
6 1:07.5 1:22.5 2:15 1:05 1:17.5 2:05 Poor angle opening of
5 1:10 1:25 2:20 1:07.5 1:20 2:10 arms in front, side, etc.
4 1:12.5 1:27.5 2:25 1:10 1:22.5 2:15 Poor angle opening of
3 1:14 1:29 2:27.5 1:12.5 1:24 2:17.5 arms and legs
2 1:15 1:30.5 2:30 1:14 1:25 2:20 Poor angle opening of
1 1:16 1:31 2:32.5 1:16 1:26 2:25 arms 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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CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TOTAL MARKS
(TO BE DONE BY THE TEACHER) (TO BE DONE BY THE VISITING EXAMINER Continuous
Unique ONLY) Assessment
Identification File Work Participation & Physical Physical Specialisation Viva +
S. Practical
Number done performance Efficiency Efficiency Tests (on any 2 games/
No. Assessment
(Unique ID) of throughout of candidates Tests Tests activities chosen)
the candidate the year in two games of (To be entered by the
their choice Visiting Examiner)

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

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Name of the Teacher: Name of the Visiting Examiner:

Signature: Signature:
Date: Date: