ICSE Class 10 Physical Education Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE CLASS 10 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Complete Study Guide 2026-27

Board: CISCE | Exam Year: 2028 | Theory: 100 Marks | Internal Assessment: 100 Marks

Exam Structure

PART 1: THEORY — 100 Marks

SECTION A

Unit 1 — Human Growth and Development

(i) Growth and Development

• Meaning of growth and development and difference between the two.

• A brief understanding of the Stages:

  • Infancy (0 to 5 years)

  • Childhood (5 to 12 years)

  • Adolescence (12 to 19 years)

  • Adulthood (19 to 65 years and above)

(ii) Factors that Influence Human Growth and Development

Hereditary, Environmental, Gender, Nationality, Nutrition.

Unit 2 — Physical Education

(i) Meaning of Physical Education

(ii) Objectives of Physical Education

Physical development, Psychological development, Social development, Emotional development.

Unit 3 — Body Types

Endomorph, Mesomorph, Ectomorph.

Unit 4 — Physical Fitness

(i) Meaning of Physical Fitness and its Importance

(ii) Components of Physical Fitness

Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, Accuracy.

(iii) Factors Affecting Physical Fitness

Hereditary, Nutrition, Environment, Training (facilities and methods), Illness, Self-motivation, Emotional stability, Lifestyle, Posture.

Unit 5 — Sports Training

(i) Meaning of Sports Training

(ii) Importance of Sports Training and its Objectives

(A brief understanding of the following:)

• Builds up strength and endurance

• Improves skill levels

• Builds motivation, ambition and confidence

• Improves knowledge of their sport

• Increases muscle tone

• Facilitates good circulation

• Improves agility and flexibility

• Improves the rate of waste product disposal

• Speeds up recovery time

• More resistant to injury and illness

• Improves concentration

• Increases self-esteem

  
  

(iii) Principles of Sports Training

(A brief understanding of the following:) Individuality, Specificity, Progression, Overload, Adaptation, Recovery, Reversibility, Variance, Frequency, Continuity, Active participation, Periodization, Intensity.

Unit 6 — Safety in Sports

(i) Sports Related Injuries

A brief understanding of the sports injuries and first aid for these injuries: Muscle strain/Pulled muscle, Torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), Torn MCL (medial collateral ligament), Shin splints, Stress fracture, Fracture, Plantar fasciitis, Sprained ankle, Tennis elbow, Low back pain, Hip Bursitis, Concussion, Achilles tendonitis, Runner's knee.

(ii) Prevention of Injuries

• Warming up and cooling down to be done

• Fitness of the participant

• Use of correct equipment and maintaining equipment

• Proper knowledge of rules of the game/sport

• Wearing the recommended protective gear

• Importance of resting between workouts

• Supervision of coach/teacher

• Proper training of skills and techniques

• Safe facilities

  
  

Unit 7 — Health Education

(i) Meaning and Importance of Health Education

(ii) Nutrition

• Meaning of Nutrition and balanced diet.

• Balanced Diet — basic constituents, functions and sources: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water, Fiber.

• A brief understanding of malnutrition — undernutrition and overnutrition.

  
  

(iii) Dietary Modification for Sportsperson

Calories (carbohydrates; Proteins; Vitamins; Fluid; Salts (sodium etc.)

(iv) Meal Planning Guidelines for Various Physical Activities with Sample Menus

Unit 8 — Careers in Physical Education

Various career options in Physical Education. (A brief understanding of the above.) Coach, Physical Education Teachers, professional sportsperson, Sports management, Commentators, Officials.

SECTION B

Candidates will be required to answer questions on any two of the following team games: Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton.

CRICKET

1. Knowledge of the Game

2. Rules of the Game

• The Field of play: Diagram of the cricket field and pitch with measurements and specifications

• The Ball: Shape, Material, Circumference, Weight

• The Bat: Length, Width, Material

• Stumps and bails: Height, Width

• The Players: Number of players (playing eleven and substitutes); Substitutions; The Players' Equipment; Compulsory equipment

• Types of matches: One day, Five days, Four days and T20

• Officials and their duties: 2 field umpires, 1 third umpire, 1 match referee and 2 scorers

• The Ball in and out of Play

• Ways of a batsman getting out

  
  

3. Fundamental Skills and Technique

• Batting: On drive, Off drive, Square cut and Leg glance

• Fielding: Close catching, Catching 'In the outfield', Long barrier and Throwing

• Bowling: In swing, Out swing, Yorker and Full toss

• Wicket-keeping: Footwork, Catching the ball, and Diving

  
  

4. Terminology

Maiden over, Hat trick, Extra, Dead rubber, Seam bowling, Over, No ball, Bouncer, Sight screen, Bump ball, Danger area, Power play, Overthrow, Declaration, Appeal, Bodyline Bowling, Dot ball, Substitute, Dead ball, Ball-tampering, Century, Follow-on, Golden duck, Nick, Nightwatchman, Tailender, Pull shot, Innings defeat, Cover drive, Innings, Straight drive, Sweep shot, Hook shot, Reverse sweep, Upper cut, Late cut, Leg glance, Pull shot, Flick shot, Beamer, Off cutter, Leg cutter, Short pitch, Full length delivery, Reverse swing.

5. National and International Governing Bodies

• BCCI — Board of Control for Cricket in India

• ICC — International Cricket Council

  
  

6. National and International 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

1. Knowledge of the Game

2. Laws of the Game

• 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, Air pressure

• The Players: Number of players (playing eleven and substitutes), Number of substitutions allowed in a match, Substitution procedure

• The Players' Equipment, Compulsory Equipment

• The Referee: Powers and Duties, Compulsory Equipment, Referee signals

• Other match officials: Assistant Referees: Duties and Signals; Fourth official: Duties; Additional assistant referee: Duties; Reserve assistant referee: Duties

• The Duration of the Match: Periods of play, Half-time interval, Allowance for time lost, Penalty kick, Abandoned match

• The Start and Restart of Play: Kick-off and its Procedure (start, both halves, both halves of extra time and restarts play after a goal), Free kicks and its Procedure (Direct and Indirect), Penalty Kicks and its Procedure, Throw-in and its Procedure, Goal kicks and its Procedure, Corner Kicks and its Procedure

• The Ball in and out of Play

• Determining the outcome of a match: Goal scored, Winning team, Kicks from the penalty mark

• Offside: Offside position, Offside offence, No offence

• Fouls and Misconduct: Direct free kick, Indirect free kick, Disciplinary action (Yellow card and Red card), Restart of play after fouls and misconduct

  
  

3. Fundamental Skills and Technique

• Passing: Short pass and Long pass

• Trapping: Step trap, Inside trap, Thigh trap, Chest trap and Head trap

• Shooting: Instep, Swerve shot, Chip and toe punt

• Dribbling; Receiving; Heading; Tackle; Goalkeeping

  
  

4. Terminology

Advantage, Zonal marking, Sliding Tackle, Through pass, Quarter Circle, Man-to-Man Marking, Additional time, Extra time, Nutmeg, One-on-one, Step over, Technical area, Volley, Half Volley, Attacker, Defender, Chip, Cross, Overlap, Lob, Banana Kick, Bicycle Kick, Wall Pass, Goal line technology (GLT).

5. National and International Governing Bodies

• AIFF — All India Football Federation

• FIFA — Federation Internationale de Football Association

• IFAB — International Football Association Board

  
  

6. National and International Tournaments

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

HOCKEY

1. Knowledge of the Game

2. Rules of the Game

• Field of play: Diagram of the Field with Measurements and Specifications

• Composition of teams: Number of Players, Substitution rule for Field players and Goalkeepers

• Captains: Identity and Responsibility

• Players' clothing and equipment: Uniform and equipment of Field Players, Goalkeepers

• Match and result: Duration of the match and half time, Result of match

• Start and re-start of the match: Procedure of Start (centre pass) and Re-start (Bully, Free hit, Second half)

• Ball outside the field: Procedure to re-start from different areas, side line, back line, after every goal

• Method of scoring

• Conduct of play: Players, Goalkeepers and Players with Goalkeeping Privileges; Umpires (Responsibilities of Umpires)

• Penalties and procedures for taking penalties: Awarding — Free Hit, Penalty Corner and Penalty Stroke; Procedures — Free hit, Penalty corner, Penalty stroke

• Personal Penalties: Cautions (Verbal warning); Temporary suspension: Green Card — 2 minutes suspension, Yellow Card — 5 minutes suspension; Permanent suspension (Red Card)

  
  

3. Equipment Specifications

• Field Equipment: Goal-post (side board, back board and net); Flag post

• Hockey Stick: Specification and Properties

• Ball: Shape, Material, Circumference, Weight, Colour

  
  

4. Fundamental Skills and Technique

• Passing: Push, Drive and Sweep

• Trap: Upright stop and Flat stop

• Dribbling: Straight dribble, Loose dribble, Indian dribble, Dribbling pull back, One hand dribble: right hand and reverse side

• Shooting; Goalkeeping

  
  

5. Terminology

Forehand, Playing Distance, Tackle, Back Stick, Dangerous Play, Field Goal, Obstruction, Raised Ball, High Stick, Hooking, Reverse stick, Push, Scoop, Advantage, Flick, High ball, Shooting circle, Under cutting, Jab, Foot, Give-and-go, Carry the ball, Centre pass, Back pass, Reverse hit, Rebound, Rusher, Long corner, Through pass, Stroke, Cross, 16-yard hit.

6. National and International Governing Bodies

• FIH — Federation Internationale de Hockey (French)

• IHF — Indian Hockey Federation

  
  

7. National and International Tournaments

National: All India Gurmeet Memorial Hockey Tournament, Chandigarh; All India Chhatrapati Shivaji Hockey Tournament, Delhi; All India Indira Gold Cup Hockey Tournament, Jammu. International: Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament, World Hockey Cup, Champions Trophy.

BASKETBALL

1. Knowledge of the Game

2. Rules and Regulations of the Game

• Court: Diagram of the court with Dimensions and Specifications, Meaning of Court areas, lines, circle, semicircle, position of the scorer's table and substitution chairs

• Equipment needed to conduct the game

• Teams: Definition, Rules, Players uniform

• Injured players

• Captain and Coaches: Duties and powers

• Duration of Play: Playing time, Tied score and Extra periods

• Status of the ball: Ball Live, Ball Dead

• Jump ball and Alternating possession: Jump ball: Definition, Procedure and Situations; Alternating possession: Definition and Procedure

• How the ball is played: Definition and Rule

• Control of Ball: Definition, Team Control: Continues and Ends

• Goal: When made and its value, Definition, Rule of scoring

• Throw-in, time-out, substitution: Definition, Rules and procedures

• Game Lost by Forfeit, default, violation: Rules and Penalty

• Player out of bounce and Ball Out of Bounds: Definition and Rule

• Dribbling: Definition, a dribble starts, a dribble ends, rule for dribbling

• Travelling: Definition, Pivot

• Closely Guarded Player: Definition and Rule

• 3 Seconds rule, 8 Seconds rule, 24 Seconds rule and procedure

• Ball returned to backcourt: Definition, Rule and Penalty

• Goaltending and Interference: Definition and rule; Meaning and penalty of Interference; Penalty for The Respective Violations

• Fouls: Definition; Personal Foul, Double Foul — Definition and Penalty; Technical Foul: Rules of conduct, Violence, Definition and Penalty; Unsportsmanlike Foul, Disqualifying foul — Definition and Penalty; Fighting — Definition, Rule and Penalty; Penalty for the respective Fouls; Five fouls by a player; Team fouls: Definition and Rule

• Contact: General principles: Cylinder principle, Principle of verticality, Legal guarding position, Guarding a player who controls the ball, Guarding a player who does not control the ball, A player 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), Holding, Pushing

• Free Throws: Definition, Rule and Penalty

• Duties and Powers of: Officials, Table officials and Commissioner; Referee; Scorer and Assistant Scorer; Timer; Short clock operator

  
  

3. Fundamental Skills and Technique

• Dribbling: high dribble, change of pace, crossover, between the legs and behind the back

• Passing: chest pass, bounce pass, baseball pass, outlet pass and no-look pass

• Shooting: layup, jump shot, hook shot, free throw, bank shot and slam dunk

• Defence: man to man defence, zone defence and combination defence

• Offence: early offence, set offence, motion offence, zone offence and spread offence

• Rebounding: Offensive and Defensive

• Pivot

  
  

4. Terminology

Drive, Fake, Fast Break, Blocking, Charge, Carry, Screen, Double Dribble, Travel, Triple Threat, Ball Handler, Dead Ball, Front Court, Loose Ball, Held Ball, Dunk, Field Goal, Alley-Oop, Back Court, Press, Box out, Double foul, Jump stop, Timeout, Air ball, Jump ball, Game clock, Block, Possession arrow.

5. National and International Governing Bodies

• BFI — Basketball Federation of India

• FIBA — Federation Internationale De Basketball

  
  

6. National and International Tournaments

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

VOLLEYBALL

1. Knowledge of the Game

2. Rules of the Game

• Playing Area: Diagram of the Play Area with Measurements and Specifications; Diagram of Net, Antenna and Posts with measurements and specifications

• Ball: Shape, Material, Weight, Circumference, Air Pressure

• Composition of teams

• Players equipment and forbidden objects

• Team Leaders: Responsibility of Captain, Coach and Assistant coach

• Playing Format: To score a point, To win a set, To win the match

• Structure of Play: The Toss, Official warm-up session, Team starting line-up, Positions and Positional fault, Rotation and Rotation fault

• States of Play: Ball in play, Ball out of play, Ball "IN", Ball "OUT"

• Playing the ball: Team Hits, Characteristics of the hit, Faults in playing the ball, Ball at the net, Ball crossing the net, Ball touching the net, Ball in the net

• Player at the net: Reaching beyond the net, Penetration under the net, Contact with the net, Player's faults at the net

• Service: First service in a set, Service order, Authorization of the service, Execution of the service, Screening, Faults made during service, Serving faults and Positional faults

• Attack hit: Characteristics, Restrictions, Faults

• Block: Blocking, Block contact, Blocking within the opponent's space, Block and team hits, Blocking the service, Blocking faults

• Interruptions, Delays and Intervals: Interruptions (meaning); Number of regular game interruptions; Sequence of regular game interruptions; Request for regular game interruptions; Time-outs and Technical time-outs

• Exceptional game interruptions: Injury/illness, External interference, Prolonged interruptions

• Substitution: Limitation, Exceptional, Expulsion/disqualification, Illegal, Procedure, Improper request

• Game delays: Types of delays, Delay sanctions

• Intervals and change of court

• Libero player: Designation of the Libero, Equipment, Actions involving the libero, Re-designation of a new libero

• Participants' conduct: Sportsmanlike conduct, Fair play

• Misconduct and its sanctions: Minor misconduct, Misconduct leading to sanction, Sanction scale. Cards used: Warning (Verbal and Yellow card); Penalty (Red card); Expulsion (Red plus Yellow card jointly); Disqualification (Red plus Yellow card separately)

• Referees: Composition, Procedures, Location, Authority and Responsibilities of: First referee, Second referee, Scorer, Assistant scorer, Line judges

  
  

3. Fundamental Skills and Techniques

• Service: Underhand, Topspin, Float, Jump serve and Jump float

• Pass: Underarm pass and Overhand pass

• Set: Overhead and Bump

• Attack/spike: Backcourt, Line and cross-court shot, Dip, Block-abuse, Off-speed hit, Quick hit, Slide and Double-quick hit

• Block: Single block, Double block and Triple block

• Dig

  
  

4. Terminology

Back row attack, Block assist, Side out, Blocking error, Floater, Two set, Extension roll, Free ball, Joust, Overlapping, Back set, Carry, Closing the block, Ball down, Quick set, Serving zone, Defence zone, Attack zone, Foot fault, Net violation, Trap set, Reading an opponent, Cross-court attack.

5. National and International Governing Bodies

• VFI — Volleyball Federation of India

• FIVB — Federation International De Volleyball

  
  

6. National and International Tournaments

National: Indian Volleyball League, Federation Cup, Poornima Trophy. International: World Championship, World Cup Volleyball, Super Challenge Cup.

BADMINTON

1. Knowledge of the Game

2. Rules of the Game

• Court: Diagram of the court with Measurements and Specifications, Court equipment (Posts and Net)

• Shuttle: Dimensions and Specifications, Testing a shuttle for speed

• Racket: Diagram of the racket with Measurements and Specifications

• Toss: Procedure

• Scoring system

• Change of ends

• Service: Singles (serving and receiving courts); Doubles: Serving and receiving courts, Order of play and position on court, Scoring and serving, Sequence of serving

• Service court errors

• Lets

• Shuttle not in play

• Continuous play, Misconduct and Penalties

• Officials duties and appeals: Referee, Umpire, Service judge, Line judges

  
  

3. Fundamental Skills

• Grip: Forehand grip and Backhand grip

• Footwork

• Serve: High serve, Low serve, Flick serve

• Strokes: Overhead forehand stroke, Overhead backhand stroke, Underarm forehand stroke and Underarm backhand stroke

• Shots: Clearing/lobbing, Drop shots and Smash

  
  

4. Terminology

Short serve, Love, Mid-court, Rubber, Half smash, Long serve, All, Rear court, Lunge, Full smash, Wide serve, Service order, Deuce, Forecourt, Rally, Set, Clear lob, Carry, Baseline smash, Drive, Tumbling net shot, Net kill, Hairpin net shot, Alley, Follow through, Flick, Court, Bird, Singles footwork base, Push shot, Net lift, Back alley, Wood shot.

5. National and International Governing Bodies

• BAI — Badminton Association of India

• BWF — Badminton World Federation

  
  

6. National and International Tournaments

National: Indian Open Badminton Championship, Senior National Badminton Championship. International: World Championship, Thomas Cup.

PART 2: INTERNAL ASSESSMENT — 100 Marks

Practical work will be assessed in two parts: (i) Assessment by the Teacher(s) — 50 marks (ii) Assessment by an External Examiner — 50 marks

1. Assessment by Teacher(s) — 50 Marks

The skill and performance of the candidates will be assessed by the teacher(s) in two of the following games and activities of their choice:

Athletics, cricket, hockey, football, handball, volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis, badminton, swimming, dancing, gymnastics, yoga, boxing, wrestling, judo and karate, table tennis, kho-kho and kabaddi.

Marks Breakdown — Teacher Assessment (50 marks total)

Achievement of Skills and Performance — Breakdown

(a) Team Games — 30 marks:

(b) Athletics — Five-point grading system:

(c) Swimming — 30 marks:

(d) Dancing — 30 marks:

(e) Gymnastics — 30 marks:

(f) Boxing, Wrestling, Judo and Karate — 30 marks:

(g) Yoga — 30 marks:

2. Assessment by External Examiner — 50 Marks

The External Examiner's assessment is in two parts:

A. Physical Efficiency Tests — 30 Marks

Six tests to be organised and conducted in the presence of the External Examiner. Tests should be carried out over the duration of two days.

Test 1 — 50 metre run: Standing start. Timings taken to the nearest tenth of a second (weather should be relatively windless without extremes of temperature).

Test 2 — Standing long jump: A flat non-slip surface. Candidates stand with toes just behind the take-off line, make a preliminary swing with arms, then swing forward vigorously springing with both feet simultaneously to land as far forward as possible. Distance measured in centimetres.

Test 3 — Distance run: 1000 metres for boys; 600 metres for girls. Time taken to the nearest second.

Test 4 — Push-ups: (i) Floor push-ups for boys — front-leaning position, body supported on hands and balls of feet, arms straight and at right angle to body. Dips until chest nearly touches floor, then pushes back. Arms must be completely extended with each push-up; body must be held straight throughout. Score = number of correct push-ups. (ii) Push-ups for girls — from a stall bar bench or stool 32 cm high by 50 cm long and 35 cm wide, placed about 15 cm from a wall. Girl grasps outer edges at nearest corners in front-leaning rest position with balls of feet on floor and body and arms forming a right angle. Lowers body until upper chest touches near edge, then raises to straight arm position. Body held straight throughout. If body sways or arches, or subject does not go completely down or up, half credit is given (up to 4 half credits).

Test 5 — Shuttle run: A flat course of 10 metres between two parallel base lines. A semicircle of 50 cm radius marked behind each base line. Two wooden blocks (10 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm) placed in the far semicircle. Candidate runs to far line, picks up one block and places it in starting semicircle. Then runs back to retrieve second block and carries it back across the finish line.

Test 6 — 30-second sit-ups: Candidate lies on back, feet about 30 cm apart, knees flexed at right angles, hands interlocked behind head. Partner holds feet on floor. On signal "Go", candidate sits up to touch knees with elbows, returns to starting position and repeats. Count of sit-ups completed in 30 seconds.

Appendix A — Physical Efficiency Tests Performance Table

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

B. Specialisation Tests — 20 Marks

Candidates will be tested in one of the following activities: (a) Athletics | (b) Gymnastics | (c) Swimming | (d) Dancing | (e) Yoga

(a) Athletics — Track Events

Candidates choose any two events:

Boys: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m. Girls: 50m, 100m, 200m and 800m.

Field events: Boys: long jump, high jump, hop-step-and-jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin throw. Girls: long jump, high jump, shot put (8 lbs.) and throwing the softball.

Assessed in accordance with Appendix B (Track Events) and Appendix C (Field Events) performance tables.

Appendix B — Track Events Performance Table (Marks 1–10):

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

Appendix C — Field Events Performance Table (Marks 1–10):

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

(b) Gymnastics

Candidates tested in four exercises using any two apparatus of their choice.

Apparatus options:

(i) Ground/mat work:

• Boys: Front roll, back roll, cartwheel, headspring, handspring, handstand, and somersault.

• Girls: Ballet, flexibility and agility movements — the front split, the pirouette, the toe stand, the ballet touch, the body sweep, the arabesque, the single-leg balance, the balance; front roll, back roll, cartwheel.

(ii) The balance beam — girls only:

• Mounts: The straight arm support mount, the squat mount, the one knee mount, and the crotch seat mount.

• Poses and Movements: walking the beam, the pivot, the pirouette turn, jumping on the beam.

• Dismounts: the side-seat dismount, the front vault dismount.

(iii) Parallel bars:

• Boys: The straight arm support, the straddle seat, the back roll to a straddle-seat, the shoulder balance, the single-leg flank dismount, the double-leg flank dismount.

• Girls: The straight arm support, swinging, the straddle seat, the forward roll.

(iv) Vaulting Horse:

• Boys: The side vault, the through vault, the straddle vault, the head spring vault. High horse — the side vault, the through vault, the straddle vault. Long horse — the through vault, the straddle vault.

• Girls: The side vault, the squat stand dismount, the straddle vault, the straddle stand, the head spring vault.

(v) Horizontal bar — boys only: Upward swing and dismount, swinging to mount and dismount, swinging and changing hands to face opposite direction.

External Examiner marking for each exercise:

(c) Swimming

Candidates tested in any two events of their choice.

Boys: Freestyle — 50m, 100m, 200m and 400m; Breast stroke — 50m, 100m; Backstroke — 50m, 100m; Butterfly stroke — 50m, 100m; Diving — standing one-leg dive, standing semi-crouch dive, standing stationary dive, the front jump dive from the springboard.

Girls: Freestyle — 50m, 100m and 200m; Breast stroke — 50m, 75m; Backstroke — 50m, 75m; Butterfly stroke — 50m, 75m; Diving — standing one-leg dive, standing semi-crouch dive, standing stationary dive, the front jump dive from the springboard.

Assessed in accordance with Appendix D and E performance tables.

Appendix D — Swimming Performance Table (Freestyle and Breaststroke, Marks 1–10):

Appendix E — Swimming Performance Table (Backstroke, Butterfly, Diving, Marks 1–10):

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

(d) Dancing

Candidates give a performance of any two of the following dances/movements of their choice, with suitable accompaniments: (i) Combination of dance movements and ground-mat work. (ii) Indian dancing — Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Bhangra, any other folk dance. (iii) Western dancing — ballet; ballroom dancing — waltz, foxtrot, tango, samba, Charleston, square dancing; pop-dancing — jitterbug, twist, rock and roll.

External Examiner marking per performance:

(e) Yoga

Candidates tested in any four of the following asanas, to be nominated by the External Examiner:

Ugrasam, Dhamrekhasan, Singhasan, Ultanmandhukasan, Kukutasans, Naunli, Kapala, Bhathi, Shavasan, Shirashasan, Shalabhasan, Bakasan and Mayurasan.

External Examiner marking per asana:

Preparation Tips — Theory (100 Marks)

General:

• The paper is 2 hours for 100 marks — approximately 1.2 minutes per mark. Plan your time.

• You must answer questions on any TWO games from Section B — choose your strongest two and prepare them thoroughly.

Section A:

• Know the difference between growth and development precisely — growth is physical/quantitative; development is functional/qualitative

• Body types: Endomorph (round, soft), Mesomorph (muscular), Ectomorph (lean, linear) — know the characteristics of each

• Physical Fitness components: know all ten — cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy

• Principles of Sports Training: all 13 listed — Individuality, Specificity, Progression, Overload, Adaptation, Recovery, Reversibility, Variance, Frequency, Continuity, Active participation, Periodization, Intensity

• Sports injuries: know the name of each injury and the specific body part/structure affected — and first aid for each

• Nutrition: know the seven constituents of a balanced diet — functions AND sources for each

• Careers: brief knowledge of all six careers listed

Section B — Game-specific:

• Know the field/court diagram with measurements for each game you choose

• Know all officials and their specific duties

• Know scoring rules, substitution rules, and penalty/card systems

• Know all fundamental skills with their sub-types listed in the syllabus

• Know all terminology listed — prepare a flashcard for each term

Preparation Tips — Internal Assessment (100 Marks)

Teacher Assessment (50 marks):

• Attendance carries 5 marks — maintain regular attendance at PE classes

• Participation in voluntary/intramural activities carries 10 marks — participate actively

• Representation at Inter-School, District, or State level carries 5 marks

• Focus on developing fundamental skills in both games/activities chosen

External Examiner — Physical Efficiency Tests (30 marks):

• Practise all six tests regularly: 50m sprint, Standing long jump, 1000m/600m run, Push-ups, Shuttle run, Sit-ups

• Know the scoring table — aim for Mark 5 in each test (maximum per test)

• Tests are conducted over two days — pace yourself

External Examiner — Specialisation Tests (20 marks):

• Choose the specialisation activity that suits your strengths

• For Athletics: practise your chosen two events against the performance tables to know your target marks

• For Yoga: practise all 13 asanas — the External Examiner will nominate any four

• For Gymnastics: practise four exercises across two apparatus; focus on form, grace and timing

• For Dancing: practise two complete dance performances with accompaniment — knowledge of steps and rhythm are both assessed

FAQs — Physical Education

Q1. How long is the theory paper? 2 hours for 100 marks.

Q2. How many games must be answered in Section B? Any two from the six listed: Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton.

Q3. How is the 100-mark Internal Assessment split? Teacher Assessment: 50 marks. External Examiner Assessment: 50 marks (30 for Physical Efficiency Tests + 20 for Specialisation Tests).

Q4. How many Physical Efficiency Tests are there? Six tests: 50m run, Standing long jump, Distance run, Push-ups, Shuttle run, 30-second sit-ups. They are conducted over two days.

Q5. What is the distance run for boys vs girls? Boys: 1000 metres. Girls: 600 metres.

Q6. What is the maximum score per Physical Efficiency Test? 5 marks per test × 6 tests = 30 marks total for physical efficiency tests.

Q7. How many activities can be chosen for specialisation? One activity from: Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Dancing, Yoga.

Q8. For Yoga specialisation, how many asanas are tested? Any four of the 13 listed asanas, to be nominated by the External Examiner. Maximum 5 marks per asana × 4 = 20 marks.

Q9. What are the three body types? Endomorph (rounded, soft body with tendency to store fat), Mesomorph (muscular, well-built body), Ectomorph (lean, thin body with low fat and muscle).

Q10. What are the 10 components of Physical Fitness? Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, Accuracy.

Q11. How many principles of Sports Training are listed? Thirteen: Individuality, Specificity, Progression, Overload, Adaptation, Recovery, Reversibility, Variance, Frequency, Continuity, Active participation, Periodization, Intensity.

Q12. What is the difference between Overload and Progression? Overload means training at a level above what the body is currently accustomed to in order to create adaptation. Progression means gradually increasing the overload over time as the body adapts, to ensure continued improvement.

All content above is based directly on the official CISCE ICSE Physical Education Syllabus, Examination Year 2028. Verify with the latest document at cisce.org.