Physical Education (Subject Code 72)

ICSE Class 9 | Syllabus 2026-27 | Based on Official CISCE Syllabus (Pages 214-235)
A study guide by [Link]

Subject Code 72 | Group III (Elective)

Theory Paper 2 Hours | 100 Marks (Part I)

Internal Assessment 100 Marks (Part II -- School-based)

Total Marks 200 Marks

Section A: Anatomy, Physiology and Games theory + Section B: Two

Theory Structure
games of choice

Internal Award Subject Teacher: 50 Marks + External Examiner: 50 Marks

Prepared by [Link] -- a student study guide, not an official CISCE publication

Class IX note: The Class IX examination is school-conducted on the portion covered during the year. The Class X
ICSE Board paper covers the entire combined syllabus. The Internal Assessment guidelines follow the Class X
guidelines as per the official CISCE syllabus.

1. Aims

• Create an awareness of the necessity for vigour and efficiency through physical fitness

• Develop knowledge and understanding of healthy living, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation

• Create awareness of the necessity to develop good posture and physical poise

• Develop knowledge of leisure time and recreational activities

• Create opportunities to develop esprit de corps, courtesy, sportsmanship, social skills,

democratic conduct, and ideals

• Develop appreciation of the aesthetic and cultural aspects of movement

2. Part I: Theory -- 100 Marks (2 Hours)

Section A is compulsory. Section B: candidates answer questions on any two games from Cricket,
Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton.

Section A: Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Games

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 Unit 1: The Human Anatomy and Physiology -- Skeletal System

1(i) Identification of Bones

Candidates must be able to identify the following bones within the body:

Region Bones

Neck Cranium and Vertebrae

Shoulder Scapula and Clavicle

Thorax Ribs and Sternum

Fore Limb Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges

Spine Vertebrae

Hip Pelvis

Hind Limb Femur, Patella, Fibula, Tibia, Tarsals, Metatarsals, Phalanges

1(ii) Functions of the Skeletal System

■ Framework and Support: provides the structural framework that gives the body its shape

■ Movement: bones act as levers; joints and muscles work together to produce movement

■ Protection of vital organs: skull protects the brain; ribcage protects heart and lungs; vertebrae
protect the spinal cord

■ Mineral storage: bones store calcium and phosphorus

■ Blood cell production: red bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

1(iii) Classification of Joints

Type of Joint Also Called Examples Movement Possible

Fixed joints Fibrous joints Skull (sutures) None

Slightly movable Cartilaginous joints Vertebrae of the spine Limited gliding or compression
joints

Freely movable joints Synovial joints Knee, elbow, wrist, ankle, Wide range of movement
shoulder, neck

1(iv) Types of Joint Movements in Physical Activities

Joint Type Movements Example in Sport

Hinge joint Flexion and Extension Bending/straightening the knee during

running or kicking

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 Pivot joint Rotation Turning the head; forearm rotation in
bowling/throwing

Ball and Socket joint Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Shoulder joint in throwing; hip joint in kicking
Abduction, Internal and External
Rotation

Saddle joint Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Thumb movement; gripping a bat or racket
Abduction, Circumduction

Definitions: Flexion = decreasing the angle between bones; Extension = increasing the angle; Adduction
= moving toward the midline; Abduction = moving away from the midline; Circumduction = circular
movement; Rotation = turning around a central axis.

1(v) Benefits of Exercise on the Skeletal System

■ Increases flexibility of joints

■ Makes bones stronger and denser (increases bone mineral density)

■ Strengthens joints and the connective tissue around them

■ Promotes and maintains good posture

■ Contributes to a healthy, active lifestyle

Unit 2: Muscular System

2(i) Types of Muscles

Type Also Called Location / Control Examples

Voluntary Skeletal muscles Attached to bones; under Biceps, quadriceps,

muscles conscious control hamstrings

Involuntary Smooth muscles Walls of internal organs; not under Digestive tract, blood vessels
muscles conscious control

Cardiac muscles (unique type) Heart wall only; involuntary but Heart muscle
striated

Isometric Static contraction Muscle contracts but does not Holding a position, pushing
contraction shorten; no movement against a wall

Isotonic Dynamic Muscle contracts and shortens; Bicep curl, squat, running
contraction contraction produces movement

2(ii) Identification of Muscles

Muscle Location and Function in Sport

Latissimus dorsi Large back muscle; pulling movements (swimming, rowing, pull-ups)

Deltoid Shoulder cap muscle; raises the arm (throwing, overhead shots)

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 Rotator cuffs Four muscles stabilising the shoulder joint (throwing, tennis, cricket bowling)

Pectorals Chest muscles; pushing and throwing movements

Biceps Front of upper arm; flexion of elbow (batting, lifting)

Triceps Back of upper arm; extension of elbow (throwing, pushing)

Abdominals Core muscles; trunk stability, rotation, and flexion (all sports)

Hip flexors Front of hip; raises the knee/thigh (running, kicking, jumping)

Gluteals Buttock muscles; hip extension and power generation (sprinting, jumping)

Hamstring group Back of thigh; knee flexion and hip extension (running, sprinting)

Quadriceps group Front of thigh; knee extension (kicking, running, jumping)

Gastrocnemius Calf muscle; plantarflexion of the foot (jumping, sprinting)

Tibialis anterior Front of shin; dorsiflexion of the foot (walking, running gait)

2(iii) Benefits of Exercise on the Muscular System

■ Increases strength, endurance, and power

■ Improves neuromuscular coordination (how efficiently the nervous system controls muscles)

■ Improves posture by strengthening postural muscles

■ Enhances flexibility and range of motion

■ Decreases chances of injury through stronger, more resilient muscles and connective tissue

Unit 3: Respiratory System

3(i) Pathway of Air into the Body

Air enters the body and travels through the following pathway (with brief understanding of each structure):

Structure Function

Mouth / Nose Entry point; nose filters, warms, and humidifies the air

Pharynx Common passage for air and food; directs air into the larynx

Larynx Voice box; contains the vocal cords; prevents food from entering the airway

Trachea (windpipe) Carries air from larynx to bronchi; lined with cilia and mucus

Bronchi Two main branches (left and right) leading into each lung

Bronchioles Smaller branches within the lungs; no cartilage; lead to alveoli

Diaphragm Dome-shaped muscle below the lungs; main muscle of breathing

Lungs Two organs containing the bronchial tree and alveoli; site of gas exchange

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 Alveoli Tiny air sacs; very large surface area; thin walls; site of gas exchange with
blood

3(ii) Mechanics of Breathing

■ External respiration: the exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood -- breathing in
oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide

■ Diffusion of respiratory gases in the alveoli: oxygen diffuses from the alveoli (high concentration)
into the blood (low concentration); carbon dioxide diffuses in the reverse direction

■ Internal respiration (cellular respiration): the exchange of gases between the blood and the
body's cells; oxygen is used by cells to produce energy (ATP); carbon dioxide is produced as a waste
product

3(iii-vi) Key Respiratory Terms and Benefits

■ Oxygen Debt: the extra oxygen required after intense exercise to restore the body to its resting state
(repay the deficit incurred during anaerobic activity)

■ Lactic Acid Accumulation: lactic acid builds up in muscles during intense anaerobic exercise when
oxygen supply is insufficient; causes muscle fatigue and the 'burning' sensation

■ Second Wind: a phenomenon experienced during prolonged exercise when breathing becomes
easier and fatigue reduces, typically occurring after the body adjusts to sustained aerobic demand

■ Tidal Volume: the volume of air inhaled or exhaled in one normal breath at rest (approximately 500
mL)

■ Vital Capacity: the maximum volume of air a person can exhale after taking the deepest possible
breath; Vital Capacity is much greater than Tidal Volume

■ Benefits of exercise: increase in tidal volume; respiratory muscles become stronger; increase in
aerobic endurance; faster rate of recovery after physical activity

Unit 4: Circulatory System

4(i) Structure of the Heart

Structure Meaning and Function

Right Atrium Upper right chamber; receives deoxygenated blood from the body (via superior
and inferior vena cava)

Left Atrium Upper left chamber; receives oxygenated blood from the lungs (via pulmonary
veins)

Right Ventricle Lower right chamber; pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs (via pulmonary
artery)

Left Ventricle Lower left chamber; pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body (via aorta); has
the thickest wall

Arteries Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart; thick, elastic walls; carry
oxygenated blood (except pulmonary artery)

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 Veins Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart; thinner walls; contain valves to
prevent backflow; carry deoxygenated blood (except pulmonary veins)

Capillaries Microscopic blood vessels connecting arteries to veins; site of gas, nutrient, and
waste exchange with body cells

4(ii) Heart Rate, Stroke Volume, and Cardiac Output

■ Heart Rate (HR): the number of times the heart beats per minute; average resting HR is 60-80 bpm

■ Stroke Volume (SV): the volume of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each beat
(approximately 70 mL at rest)

■ Cardiac Output (CO): the total volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute; CO = Heart Rate x
Stroke Volume; approximately 5 litres per minute at rest

4(iii) Mechanism of Blood Circulation (Brief Understanding)

The heart pumps blood through two circuits: (1) Pulmonary circulation -- deoxygenated blood travels
from the right side of the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen and release carbon dioxide, then returns to
the left side of the heart; (2) Systemic circulation -- oxygenated blood is pumped from the left ventricle
via the aorta to all parts of the body, where oxygen and nutrients are delivered and carbon dioxide and
waste products are collected, then deoxygenated blood returns to the right atrium via the venae cavae.

4(iv) Blood

Component Meaning and Function

Plasma Liquid component (about 55% of blood); transports blood cells, nutrients,
hormones, and waste products

Red Blood Cells Contain haemoglobin; carry oxygen from lungs to tissues and help carry carbon
(Erythrocytes) dioxide back

White Blood Cells Part of the immune system; protect the body against infection and disease
(Leucocytes)

Platelets (Thrombocytes) Involved in blood clotting; prevent excessive bleeding from wounds

■ Blood Groups: A, B, AB, O -- classification based on antigens on the surface of red blood cells; AB
is the universal recipient; O is the universal donor; Rh factor (positive/negative) is an additional antigen

■ Haemoglobin: the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen; low haemoglobin =
anaemia

■ Blood Pressure: the force exerted by blood on the walls of the arteries; Systolic pressure =
pressure when the heart contracts (normal: ~120 mmHg); Diastolic pressure = pressure when the
heart relaxes (normal: ~80 mmHg); recorded as systolic/diastolic (e.g. 120/80 mmHg)

4(v) Benefits of Exercise on the Circulatory System

■ Increase in the size of the heart (cardiac hypertrophy): a stronger, more efficient heart muscle

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 ■ Lower resting heart rate: a trained heart pumps more blood per beat (higher stroke volume), so
fewer beats are needed

■ Reduction in heart-related problems: reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and

stroke

■ Improvement of the cardiovascular system: better oxygen delivery to working muscles

■ Increase in haemoglobin: improves oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood

■ Faster recovery to normal pulse after physical activity

Unit 5: Games and Sports -- Psychological and Social Benefits

■ Meaning of Games: structured recreational activities with rules, often competitive, played for
enjoyment or entertainment

■ Meaning of Sports: physically demanding competitive activities that require skill, governed by rules,
usually with formal competition

■ Difference: sports involve a higher degree of physical exertion and formal competition; games may
be less physically demanding and more recreational

Psychological and Social Benefits of Games and Sports:

Benefit How Sports Develops It

Build confidence Achieving goals and improving skills builds self-belief

Emotional control Learning to manage emotions in competitive, high-pressure situations

Spirit of competitiveness Healthy drive to improve and succeed within the rules

Positive attitude; right attitude Accepting outcomes gracefully; learning from defeat
towards winning and losing

Camaraderie and self-esteem Team bonds and sense of belonging; personal pride in achievement

Patience and resilience Persisting through setbacks; working through adversity

Cooperation and teamwork Working together toward a shared goal

Sportsmanship and fair play Respecting opponents, officials, and the rules

Leadership Captaining, directing, and motivating others

Time management Balancing practice, competition, and academic/personal commitments

Section B: Games and Sports (Choose Two)

Candidates answer questions on any two of the following six games. For each game, the syllabus covers:
Knowledge of the game, Rules/Laws, Fundamental Skills and Technique, Terminology, Governing Bodies,
and National/International Tournaments.

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 Cricket

■ Field and Equipment: Cricket field with pitch diagram; measurements and specifications; Ball
(leather, seamed, 155.9-163g, circumference 22.4-22.9cm); Bat (max 96.5cm long, 10.8cm wide, willow
blade); Stumps (71.1cm high, 22.86cm wide); Bails

■ Players and Match Types: 11 players per side; substitutes (fielding only); Types of matches: One
Day (50 overs), Test (5 days), Four-day matches, T20 (20 overs per side)

■ Officials: 2 field umpires, 1 third umpire, 1 match referee, 2 scorers

■ Ways of Getting Out: Bowled, Caught, LBW, Run out, Stumped, Hit wicket, Handled the ball,
Obstructing the field, Hit the ball twice, Timed out

■ Fundamental Skills: Batting: On drive, Off drive, Square cut, Leg glance; Fielding: Close catching,
Outfield catching, Long barrier, Throwing; Bowling: In-swing, Out-swing, Yorker, Full toss;
Wicket-keeping: Footwork, Catching, Diving

■ Key Terminology: Maiden over, Hat trick, No ball, Wide, Bouncer, Beamer, Yorker, Full toss, Power
play, Declaration, Follow-on, Golden duck, Century, Nightwatchman, Tail-ender, Bodyline bowling, Ball
tampering, Reverse swing, Off/Leg cutter, Cover drive, Sweep, Hook, Pull, Reverse sweep, Upper cut,
Late cut, Leg glance, Flick shot

■ Governing Bodies: BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India); ICC (International Cricket Council)

■ Tournaments: National: Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, Irani
Trophy, Indian Premier League; International: ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy, ICC
World T20, World Cricket League

Football

■ Field and Ball: Rectangular field (100-110m x 64-75m); goalposts 7.32m wide x 2.44m high; corner
flags min 1.5m high; Ball: spherical, leather, 68-70cm circumference, 410-450g, 0.6-1.1 atm

■ Players and Substitutions: 11 players per side; 3 substitutions allowed in regulation play;
substitution procedure via fourth official

■ Officials: Referee (powers and duties); 2 assistant referees; fourth official; additional and reserve
assistant referees

■ Match Duration: Two 45-minute halves; half-time max 15 minutes; allowance for time lost; penalty
kicks to decide if required

■ Restart Procedures: Kick-off (start, after goal, halves); Direct and Indirect free kicks; Penalty kicks;
Throw-in; Goal kick; Corner kick

■ Offside: A player is in an offside position if any part of the body (except hands/arms) is in the
opponents' half and nearer to the goal line than both the ball and the second-last defender

■ Fouls and Disciplinary Action: Direct free kick fouls (deliberate); Indirect free kick fouls; Yellow
card (caution); Red card (dismissal)

■ Fundamental Skills: Passing (Short pass, Long pass); Trapping (Step trap, Inside trap, Thigh trap,
Chest trap, Head trap); Shooting (Instep, Swerve shot, Chip, Toe punt); Dribbling; Receiving; Heading;

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 Tackle; Goalkeeping

■ Key Terminology: Advantage, Offside, Zonal marking, Man-to-man marking, Sliding tackle,
Through pass, Nutmeg, Overlap, Volley, Half volley, Chip, Cross, Lob, Banana kick, Bicycle kick, Wall
pass, GLT (Goal Line Technology)

■ Governing Bodies: AIFF (All India Football Federation); FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football
Association); IFAB (International Football Association Board)

■ Tournaments: National: Santosh Trophy, Subroto Cup, Federation Cup, Durand Cup, I-League;
International: FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, AFC Cup

Hockey

■ Field: Rectangular synthetic turf (91.4m x 55m); shooting circle (D); penalty spot

■ Teams and Duration: 11 players per side; 4 quarters of 15 minutes (total 60 minutes); rolling
substitutions

■ Personal Penalties: Green card (verbal warning or 2-min suspension); Yellow card (5-minute
suspension); Red card (permanent suspension)

■ Restart Procedures: Centre pass (start and after goal); Bully; Free hit; Penalty corner; Penalty
stroke; Sideline hit; 16-yard hit

■ Equipment: Stick (J-hook shape, composite materials); Ball (white, 156-163g, circumference
224-235mm); Goalpost (3.66m wide x 2.14m high)

■ Fundamental Skills: Passing: Push, Drive, Sweep; Trap: Upright stop, Flat stop; Dribbling: Straight,
Loose, Indian dribble, Pull-back, One-hand, Reverse side; Shooting; Goalkeeping

■ Key Terminology: Forehand, Reverse stick, Backhand, Push, Flick, Scoop, Drive, Sweep, Penalty
corner, Penalty stroke, Shooting circle, Obstruction, High stick, Dangerous play, 16-yard hit, Foot fault,
Give-and-go, Indian dribble

■ Governing Bodies: FIH (Federation Internationale de Hockey); IHF (Indian Hockey Federation)

■ Tournaments: National: All India Gurmeet Memorial, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Indira Gold Cup
tournaments; International: Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, World Hockey Cup, Champions Trophy

Basketball

■ Court: 28m x 15m; 3-point line (6.75m from basket); free throw line (5.8m); restricted area
(no-charge semicircle)

■ Teams and Duration: 5 players per side; four 10-minute quarters; 5-minute overtime periods if tied

■ Key Time Rules: 3-second rule (offensive player in key); 8-second rule (backcourt to frontcourt);
24-second shot clock; 5-second closely guarded rule

■ Violations: Travelling (moving without dribbling); Double dribble; Goaltending; Backcourt violation;
Out of bounds

■ Fouls: Personal foul; Technical foul; Unsportsmanlike foul; Disqualifying foul; 5 fouls = player
disqualification; Team fouls leading to bonus free throws

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 ■ Contact Principles: Cylinder principle; Principle of verticality; Legal guarding position; Charging vs
Blocking; No-charge semicircle

■ Fundamental Skills: Dribbling: High, Change of pace, Crossover, Between legs, Behind back;
Passing: Chest pass, Bounce pass, Baseball pass, Outlet pass, No-look pass; Shooting: Layup, Jump
shot, Hook shot, Free throw, Bank shot, Slam dunk; Defence: Man-to-man, Zone, Combination;
Offence: Early, Set, Motion, Zone, Spread; Rebounding (offensive and defensive); Pivot

■ Key Terminology: Fast break, Triple threat, Double dribble, Travel, Screen, Charge, Block,
Alley-oop, Box out, Press, Jump ball, Held ball, Loose ball, Possession arrow, Game clock, Air ball

■ Governing Bodies: BFI (Basketball Federation of India); FIBA (Federation Internationale de

Basketball)

■ Tournaments: National: Youth National Basketball Championships, Federation Cup, UBA Pro
Basketball League; International: FIBA World Championship, European Basketball Championship,
FIBA Asia Championship

Volleyball

■ Court and Net: 18m x 9m (divided by net); Net height: Men 2.43m, Women 2.24m; antennas mark
the crossing zone

■ Teams and Format: 6 players per side; best of 5 sets; Sets 1-4 to 25 points (2-point lead), Set 5 to
15 points; rally scoring

■ Substitution and Libero: Maximum 6 substitutions per set; Libero player: defensive specialist,
wears contrasting jersey, cannot serve, block, or attack above net height

■ Service Rules: Six types: Underhand, Topspin, Float, Jump serve, Jump float; service rotation order
must be maintained

■ Misconduct Cards: Warning: verbal/yellow card; Penalty: red card; Expulsion: red + yellow (jointly);
Disqualification: red + yellow (separately)

■ Fundamental Skills: Service: Underhand, Topspin, Float, Jump serve, Jump float; Pass: Underarm
(dig), Overhand; Set: Overhead, Bump set; Attack/Spike: Backcourt attack, Line, Cross-court, Dip,
Quick hit, Slide; Block: Single, Double, Triple; Dig

■ Key Terminology: Ace, Dig, Kill, Rotation, Libero, Rally, Side-out, Block assist, Free ball, Floater,
Quick set, Trap set, Joust, Extension roll, Foot fault, Net violation, Overlap, Cross-court attack

■ Governing Bodies: VFI (Volleyball Federation of India); FIVB (Federation Internationale de

Volleyball)

■ Tournaments: National: Indian Volleyball League, Federation Cup, Poornima Trophy; International:
World Championship, World Cup Volleyball, Super Challenge Cup

Badminton

■ Court: 13.4m x 6.1m (doubles); 13.4m x 5.18m (singles); Net height: 1.55m at posts, 1.524m at
centre

■ Shuttle: Feather or synthetic; weight 4.74-5.50g; base diameter 25-28mm; 16 feathers of equal
length

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 ■ Racket: Overall length max 680mm; width max 230mm; strung area max 280mm x 220mm

■ Scoring: Best of 3 games; each game to 21 points (rally scoring); 2-point lead required; at 29-all,
next point wins

■ Service Rules: Singles: server and receiver in diagonally opposite service courts; shuttle must be hit
below waist; Doubles: specific service court rotation and order rules

■ Lets and Faults: Let = replay of the rally; Fault = loss of rally (shuttle lands out, net fault, service
fault, player fault)

■ Fundamental Skills: Grip: Forehand, Backhand; Footwork; Serve: High serve, Low serve, Flick
serve; Strokes: Overhead forehand, Overhead backhand, Underarm forehand, Underarm backhand;
Shots: Clear/lob, Drop shot, Smash

■ Key Terminology: Ace, Rally, Deuce, Love, Forecourt, Mid-court, Rear court, Clear lob, Drop shot,
Smash, Half smash, Drive, Push shot, Hairpin net shot, Net kill, Net lift, Alley, Wood shot, Flick, Bird,
Rubber, Lunge, Singles footwork base

■ Governing Bodies: BAI (Badminton Association of India); BWF (Badminton World Federation)

■ Tournaments: National: Indian Open Badminton Championship, Senior National Badminton

Championship; International: BWF World Championships, Thomas Cup (men's team), Uber Cup
(women's team)

3. Part II: Internal Assessment -- 100 Marks

Internal assessment is conducted by the school. Class IX follows the same guidelines as Class X (as
stated in the official CISCE syllabus).

Assessor Marks What is Assessed

Subject Teacher(s) 50 Marks Skill and performance in two games/activities of the student's
choice from the prescribed list

External Examiner 50 Marks Physical Efficiency Tests (30 marks) + Specialisation Tests (20
marks)

A. Teacher Assessment (50 Marks) -- Two Games / Activities of Choice

Games and activities list: Athletics, Cricket, Hockey, Football, Handball, Volleyball, Softball, Basketball,
Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, Dancing, Gymnastics, Yoga, Boxing, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Table
Tennis, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi.

Component Marks

Achievement of skills and performance 30 Marks

Attendance 5 Marks

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 Participation in voluntary and intramural activities 10 Marks

Representation of School at different levels (inter-school, district, state) 5 Marks

Total 50 Marks

Achievement of Skills Breakdown (30 Marks)

Activity Type Breakdown of 30 Marks

Team Games (Cricket, Football, Fundamental skills (15) + Particular skill (5) + Utilisation in game (5) +
Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Offensive/defensive skills (5)
Badminton)

Athletics Graded A-E: Excellent (26-30), Very Good (21-25), Good (16-20), Average (11-15),
Below Average (10 and below)

Swimming Basic skills (15) + Stroke skills (5) + Diving skills (5) + Speed and endurance (5)

Dancing Rhythm (10) + Expression and grace (8) + Ease of performance (8) + Endurance (4)

Gymnastics Willingness (5) + Knowledge/performance (15) + Form/grace (5) + Landing/recovery (5)

Boxing/Wrestling/Judo/Karate Courage/confidence/endurance (10) + Footwork/holds (4) + Offensive (8) + Defensive

(8)

Yoga Posture assumption (10) + Sequence knowledge (10) + Perfection with grace (5) +
Maintaining with relaxation (5)

B. External Examiner Assessment (50 Marks)

Physical Efficiency Tests: 30 marks based on the Performance Table (Appendix A). Specialisation Tests:
20 marks -- candidates are tested in one of: Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Dancing, or Yoga.

Physical Efficiency Tests (6 Tests -- Appendix A)

Test Description Top Score (Boys/Girls)

Test 1: 50m dash Standing start; timed to nearest 0.1 second 7.3s boys / 7.7s girls = 5 marks

Test 2: Standing long Both feet simultaneously; distance in cm 179cm boys / 164cm girls = 5
jump marks

Test 3: Distance run 1000m (boys) / 600m (girls); timed to nearest second 4:40 boys / 2:45 girls = 5 marks

Test 4: Push-ups Floor push-ups (boys); stool push-ups (girls); max reps 24 boys / 20 girls = 5 marks

Test 5: Shuttle run 10m course; two wooden blocks; timed to nearest 0.1s 10.4s boys / 11.0s girls = 5
marks

Test 6: 30-second Knees flexed; fingers interlocked behind head; 30 seconds 22 boys / 15 girls = 5 marks
sit-ups

Specialisation Tests (Choose One)

■ Athletics: Choose 2 events: Track (Boys: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m; Girls: 50m, 100m,
200m, 800m) or Field (Boys: long jump, high jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus, javelin; Girls:

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 long jump, high jump, shot put, softball throw). Assessed by Appendix B performance table.

■ Gymnastics: 4 exercises using any 2 apparatus of choice: mat work (front roll, back roll, cartwheel,
handspring, etc.); balance beam (girls); parallel bars; vaulting horse; horizontal bar (boys). External
Examiner grades: perfect (5), satisfactory (4), poor form (3), knowledge only (2), attempt (1).

■ Swimming: Choose 2 events from freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly stroke, and diving
(boys and girls have different distances). Assessed by Appendices D and E performance tables.

■ Dancing: 2 performances from: combination of dance and mat work; Indian classical dance
(Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Bhangra, folk); Western dance (ballet, waltz,
foxtrot, tango, samba, pop-dancing). Graded on: steps/poses (4), grace/poise (2), rhythm/timing (2),
endurance (2).

■ Yoga: 4 asanas chosen by External Examiner from: Ugrasana, Dhamrekhasan, Singhasan,

Ultanmandhukasan, Kukutasana, Nauli, Kapalabhati, Shavasana, Shirshasana, Shalabhasana,
Bakasana, Mayurasana. Each asana graded: perfect (5), satisfactory (4), poor form (3), knowledge only
(2), poor form and knowledge (1).

4. Preparation Tips for Students

For the Theory Paper

■ Section A -- Anatomy and Physiology: draw and label diagrams of the skeleton, heart, and
respiratory pathway. Know the exact names of all bones and muscles from the official list. For each
body system, prepare a table of structures, functions, and benefits of exercise.

■ Games theory (Section B): for each of your two chosen games, memorise the field/court
dimensions, equipment specifications, number of players, officials' duties, and all foul/penalty
procedures. Learn all terminology listed in the syllabus -- these are frequently tested.

■ Governing bodies: know the full names and abbreviations of all national and international
governing bodies for your two chosen games.

■ Tournaments: know the names of all national and international tournaments for your two chosen
games.

■ Solve previous ICSE Physical Education question papers to understand question patterns and
the depth of answers required.

For the Internal Assessment

■ Practise your two chosen games or activities consistently throughout the year; do not leave it until
near the assessment.

■ For the Physical Efficiency Tests: train specifically for all six tests (50m sprint, standing long jump,
1000m/600m run, push-ups, shuttle run, 30-second sit-ups). Refer to the Appendix A table to know
exactly what performance scores each mark.

■ For the Specialisation Test: choose the activity you are strongest in and practise the specific
skills/events that the External Examiner will test.

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 ■ Maintain good attendance and active participation in intramural and school sports activities --
these contribute to the teacher assessment marks.

■ If representing the school at inter-school, district, or state level, ensure your teacher records this
accurately for the representation marks.

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