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Physical EducationSyllabus Of Grade XII - PE1203 / PPE1203

The Grade XII Physical Education syllabus is divided into two parts - Part A: Theory (PE1203) and Part B: Practical (PPE1203). Part A consists of nine theory units, while Part B covers fitness testing, skills, yoga, viva and record work. Together they form a 3-hour examination of 100 marks.

Overall focus: physical fitness and wellness, planning and managing sports, positive sports environment, posture and yoga, sports nutrition, training methods, psychological aspects, understanding of a chosen game / sport, and structured practical work.

Theory: 70 MarksPractical: 30 MarksBoth Theory and Practical are compulsory.

Instructions: The theory component is organised into nine units, and the practical component into five parts. Separate marks are indicated for each unit / part in the summary tables below. All candidates must complete both Theory and Practical.

Part A - Physical Education Theory (PE1203) · 70 Marks

UnitArea CoveredMarksRead More
Unit 1Physical Fitness & Wellness10Read more
Unit 2Planning in Sports5Read more
Unit 3Sports Environment5Read more
Unit 4Postures5Read more
Unit 5Yoga5Read more
Unit 6Sports and Nutrition5Read more
Unit 7Training Methods5Read more
Unit 8Psychological Aspects of Physical Education10Read more
Unit 9Concept of Games / Sports20Read more
Time (Theory) · Included in overall 3 hoursTotal Marks70

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 1

Unit 1 : Physical Fitness & Wellness (10 Marks)

10 Marks
  • Meaning and importance of physical fitness and wellness.
  • Components of physical fitness and wellness.
  • Factors that influence physical fitness and wellness.
  • Principles of physical fitness development.
  • Means of fitness development - aerobic and anaerobic activities, games and sports, yoga and recreational activities.

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 2

Unit 2 : Planning in Sports (05 Marks)

5 Marks
  • Fixtures - knock-out, league, seeding and bye.
  • Intramurals and extramurals - meaning and importance.
  • Formation of committees for organising sports events.
  • Specific sports programmes - health runs, run for fun, run for unity, run for awareness and runs for specific causes.

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 3

Unit 3 : Sports Environment (05 Marks)

5 Marks
  • Meaning and need for a healthy sports environment.
  • Essential elements of a positive sports environment.
  • Role of individuals in improving the sports environment and preventing sports-related accidents.
  • Role of spectators and media in creating a positive sports environment.

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 4

Unit 4 : Postures (05 Marks)

5 Marks
  • Meaning and concept of correct posture - standing and sitting.
  • Advantages of maintaining correct posture.
  • Common postural deformities - knock knee, flat foot, round shoulders, lordosis, kyphosis, bow legs and scoliosis.
  • Physical activities and exercises as corrective measures.

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 5

Unit 5 : Yoga (05 Marks)

5 Marks
  • Meaning and importance of yoga.
  • Yoga as an important part of Indian heritage.
  • Basic elements of yoga.
  • Role of yoga in sports - asanas, pranayama and meditation.

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 6

Unit 6 : Sports and Nutrition (05 Marks)

5 Marks
  • Balanced diet - concept and need for players.
  • Elements and components of diet.
  • Planning diet for sportspersons.
  • Influence of diet on health, recovery and performance.

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 7

Unit 7 : Training Methods (05 Marks)

5 Marks
  • Meaning, concept and basic principles of training.
  • Methods of flexibility development.
  • Methods of strength development - isometric and isotonic exercises.
  • Methods of endurance development - continuous method, interval training and fartlek.
  • Methods of speed development.
  • Circuit training - concept and simple layouts.

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 8

Unit 8 : Psychological Aspects of Physical Education (10 Marks)

10 Marks
  • Sports psychology - definition and importance for players and coaches.
  • Types and techniques of motivation in sports.
  • Developmental characteristics at different stages of growth.
  • Common adolescent problems and their management.
  • Ethics and fair play in sports.
  • Anxiety in sports and basic strategies for its management.

Grade XII · Physical Education (Theory) · Unit 9

Unit 9 : Concept of Games / Sports (20 Marks)

20 Marks
  • Study of any one game / sport (Basketball, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho or Volleyball).
  • Brief history and evolution of the selected game / sport.
  • Latest general rules of the game / sport.
  • Specifications of play field / court and related sports equipment.
  • Important tournaments and venues.
  • Famous sports personalities associated with the game / sport.
  • Proper sports gear and its importance.
  • Fundamental skills and basic techniques.
  • Specific warm-up and conditioning exercises.
  • Commonly used sports terminologies.
  • Major sports awards related to the game / sport.
  • Common sports injuries in the game and their prevention.
  • SGFI and its organisational set-up (awareness level).

Part B - Physical Education Practical (PPE1203) · 30 Marks

UnitArea CoveredMarksRead More
Unit 1Physical Fitness Test, Skill of Chosen Sport/Game, Any Five Asanas, Viva, Record Book (File)30Read more
-Total Marks30

Grade XII · Physical Education Practical · Unit 1

Practical Syllabus - Fitness Test, Skills, Asanas, Viva & Record (30 Marks)

Practical syllabus is divided into five parts with separate marks for each component.

30 Marks
PartPractical ComponentMarks
1Physical Fitness Test (Compulsory)10
2Skill of chosen sport / game5
3Any five asanas5
4Viva5
5Record Book (File)5
Total (Practical)30

Record Book (File) - Required Inclusions:

  • Record book (file) should include details of the chosen game / sport.
  • BMI calculation of at least ten students.
  • AAHPER physical fitness test scores of at least ten students.

Referred Book

  • Saraswati Health & Physical Education - Theory & Practical for Class XII by Dr. V. P. Sharma & Dr. V. K. Sharma