Get the complete CBSE Class 12 Physical Education Syllabus 2026-27 with all units, topics, marks distribution, exam pattern, and expert tips. One page, everything you need.

Quick Overview

Exam Structure 2026-27

The theory paper has 70 marks and the practical component carries 30 marks.

Theory Paper Pattern (70 Marks)

Unit-Wise Marks Distribution 2026-27

Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 together carry the most marks. Plan your preparation accordingly.

Complete Syllabus 2026-27: All Units and Topics

Use this as your revision checklist throughout the year.

Unit 1: Planning in Sports

•        Meaning and objectives of planning in sports

•        Tournament - types: Knock-Out, League (Round Robin), Combination, Challenge

•        Fixtures: drawing of fixtures for Knock-Out (even and odd teams) and League tournaments

•        Intramural and Extramural activities - meaning, objectives, significance

•        Committees and their responsibilities for sports events

•        Volunteer management and event preparation

Unit 2: Sports and Nutrition

•        Macro and micro nutrients - functions and food sources

•        Balanced diet - meaning, importance

•        Nutritive and non-nutritive components of food

•        Eating disorders - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating

•        Food myths and fallacies in sports

•        Nutrition plan for different sports

•        Supplements - types and their impact on performance and health

Unit 3: Yoga as Preventive Measure for Lifestyle Disease

•        Meaning and importance of Yoga

•        Lifestyle diseases: Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Back Pain, Asthma

•        Asanas for lifestyle diseases - specific asanas for each disease

•        Obesity: Tadasana, Katichakrasana, Pawanmuktasana, Matsyasana, Halasana

•        Diabetes: Bhujangasana, Paschimottanasana, Pavan Muktasana, Ardh Matsyendrasana

•        Hypertension: Tadasana, Vajrasana, Pavan Muktasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Shavasana

•        Asthma: Sukhasana, Chakrasana, Gomukhasana, Parvatasana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana

•        Back Pain: Tadasana, Uttanpadasana, Vakrasana, Shalabhasana, Bhujangasana

Unit 4: Physical Education and Sports for CWSN

•        Disability - meaning, types: cognitive, intellectual, physical, sensory

•        Disorder - meaning, types: ADHD, SPD, ASD, ODD, OCD

•        Aims and objectives of Adaptive Physical Education

•        Disability etiquette in sports

•        Organisations for CWSN: Special Olympics, Paralympics, Deaflympics

Unit 5: Children and Sports

•        Motor development and factors affecting it

•        Exercise guidelines for different age groups

•        Advantages of physical activity for children

•        Concept of Adolescence - physical and psychological changes

•        Problems related to adolescence and their solutions

•        Puberty and physical performance in sports

Unit 6: Women and Sports

•        Participation of women in sports - historical perspective

•        Issues related to women in sports: menstrual dysfunction, eating disorders, osteoporosis (Female Athlete Triad)

•        Sociological factors affecting women in sports

•        Special consideration for women during exercise

Unit 7: Test, Measurement and Evaluation

•        Importance of test, measurement and evaluation in sports

•        Calculation of BMI and Waist-Hip Ratio

•        Somato Types - Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph

•        Measurement of health-related fitness: Kraus Weber Test, Barrow Motor Ability Test

•        Fitness tests for senior students: SAI Fitness Test, AAPHER Motor Fitness Test

•        Measurement of cardiovascular fitness: Harvard Step Test, Rockport Test

Unit 8: Physiology and Injuries in Sports

•        Physiological factors determining sports performance

•        Effect of exercise on cardiovascular system, respiratory system, muscular system

•        Oxygen debt - meaning and causes

•        Sports injuries - classification: soft tissue injuries, bone injuries

•        Types of injuries: Abrasion, Contusion, Laceration, Incision, Sprain, Strain, Dislocation, Fracture

•        First aid and management of sports injuries

•        PRICE principle: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Unit 9: Biomechanics and Sports

•        Meaning and importance of biomechanics in sports

•        Types of motion: Linear, Angular, General motion

•        Newton's Laws of Motion and their application in sports

•        Levers in sports: 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levers with examples

•        Projectile motion - factors affecting projectile trajectory

•        Friction: types and role in sports

Unit 10: Psychology and Sports

•        Meaning and importance of psychology in sports

•        Personality: meaning, types - Introvert, Extrovert, Ambivert

•        Motivation - intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, techniques

•        Stress, Anxiety and Aggression in sports - meaning, types, management

•        Psychological attributes for sports success: self-confidence, mental toughness, concentration

•        Group dynamics - cohesion, team building

Unit 11: Training in Sports

•        Meaning and concept of sports training

•        Principles of sports training: Specificity, Overload, Progression, Reversibility

•        Warming up and Cooling down - importance and methods

•        Training load: Volume, Intensity, Density, Frequency

•        Methods of training: Interval, Fartlek, Circuit, Continuous

•        Development of physical fitness components: strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, coordinative abilities

•        Doping - definition, prohibited substances, side effects, WADA, NADA

Practical Syllabus 2026-27 (30 Marks)

Important Dates 2026-27

Verify all dates on cbse.gov.in before the exam season.

Chapter Priority at a Glance

Study Tips for CBSE Class 12 Physical Education

1. Memorise All Yoga Asanas by Name and Disease

•        Unit 3 is the most direct scoring unit in the paper

•        Make a table: Disease vs Asanas - learn it by heart

•        Practice drawing and labelling asana postures for diagram-based questions

2. Master Tournament Fixtures

•        Knock-Out and League fixtures come every year for 3-5 marks

•        Practice drawing fixtures for both even and odd number of teams

•        Remember the formula: Total matches in League = N(N-1)/2

3. Learn Injuries with PRICE and First Aid Steps

•        Sports injuries fetch 5-8 marks consistently in board papers

•        Know the difference between Sprain, Strain, Dislocation and Fracture

•        Memorise PRICE: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

4. Use Flowcharts for Complex Units

•        For Units 9, 10 and 11, make one-page flowcharts of key concepts

•        Newton's Laws with sports examples, types of training methods, types of motivation

•        Avoid reading long paragraphs - convert to point form and revise

5. Revise MCQ-Friendly Topics Separately

•        24 marks come from MCQs and Assertion-Reason - easy to score if revised well

•        Definitions, types, and classifications are most frequently asked in MCQs

•        Revise: Somato types, Eating disorders, Types of motion, Doping substances

Scoring Tips for the Board Exam

•        Attempt all MCQs first - they are direct and build confidence

•        For long answer questions, use headings and subpoints - never write in a block paragraph

•        Always draw and label diagrams for asanas and fixtures - they carry visual marks

•        Write definitions first in every answer - 1 mark is always for definition

•        In injury questions, always mention PRICE and first aid steps for full marks

•        For Unit 11 Training questions, name the principle or method clearly before explaining

•        Stick to the word limit - long answers need 5-6 key points, not 10

•        Use sports-specific examples in every answer where possible

Common Mistakes to Avoid

•        Mixing up Sprain and Strain - Sprain is ligament injury, Strain is muscle/tendon injury

•        Confusing asanas across diseases - write only the prescribed asanas for each condition

•        Drawing fixtures incorrectly - always verify using standard CBSE fixture format

•        Not attempting long answer questions in point format - block writing loses presentation marks

•        Skipping Unit 6 Women and Sports and Unit 4 CWSN - these 8 marks are easy to secure

•        Forgetting to mention WADA and NADA in doping answers

•        Writing BMI formula incorrectly - BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m) squared

•        Not practising practical components - 30 marks for practicals are easiest to secure

Best Resources for Preparation

•        CBSE Physical Education Textbook Class 12 - follow it as the primary reference

•        CBSE Sample Papers 2026-27 on cbseacademic.nic.in - solve before the exam

•        Saraswati Physical Education Class 12 - most widely used reference book

•        Together With Physical Education Class 12 - good for practice questions and diagrams

•        CBSE Question Bank - for MCQ and short answer practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many units are in CBSE Class 12 Physical Education?

There are 11 units in the CBSE Class 12 Physical Education syllabus 2026-27, covered across theory and practical components.

Q2. Which unit carries the most marks in Physical Education?

Units 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 each carry 10 marks in theory. Yoga (Unit 3) and Physiology and Injuries (Unit 8) are the most frequently tested high-mark units.

Q3. Are diagrams important in Physical Education board exam?

Yes. Diagrams for yoga asanas, tournament fixtures, and sports injury management appear regularly and carry marks. Practice neat, labelled diagrams.

Q4. Is Physical Education easy to score in CBSE Class 12?

Yes. Physical Education is considered one of the highest-scoring subjects in CBSE Class 12 because the topics are straightforward, practicals are easy to score, and MCQs are predictable.

Q5. What is the passing mark in CBSE Class 12 Physical Education?

Students must score a minimum of 33 out of 100 overall to pass. Scoring 70+ is achievable with consistent preparation across theory and practicals.

Disclaimer

This content is based on the official CBSE Physical Education curriculum. Always verify the latest syllabus on cbse.gov.in as CBSE may update it.