Class 9 2023-24 Physical Education syllabus ICSE: Education, it is a term we all are familiar with. Do we all know its meaning? We bet most of you do. Let us repeat it for you. According to Swami Vivekananda, “Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man”. Man here reflects the human. Thus, education is the hidden knowledge that a person brings out during the course of life. Schools and Colleges are institutions devoted to giving the capability to a person to bring out hidden knowledge. For such a sensitive task they need to follow a proper protocol and process. The subject syllabus is one of them. It helps the students to understand what they will be studying in their academic year. This article will highlight the syllabus of ICSE Class 9 Physical Education 2023-24. This is one of the electives the CISCE Board offers to the ICSE Class 9 students with subject code 72. Read and download the syllabus pdf from this article.
ICSE Physical Education Syllabus Aims
According to CISCE, the syllabus aims
1. To create an awareness of the necessity for vigour and efficiency through physical fitness.
2. To develop knowledge and understanding of the requirements for healthy living, nutrition, exercise and relaxation.
3. To create awareness of the necessity to develop good posture and physical poise.
4. To develop knowledge and understanding of skills relating to leisure time activities and of a recreational nature.
5. To create opportunities to develop 'esprit de corps', courtesy, sportsmanship, social skills, democratic conduct and ideals.
6. To develop an appreciation of the aesthetic and cultural aspects of the movement.
ICSE Class 9 Physical Education General Guidelines
According to CISCE
1. There will be one written paper of two hours duration carrying 100 marks and an Internal Assessment of 100 marks.
2. The written paper will be divided into two Sections, A and B.
3. Section A: will consist of compulsory short answer questions on Section A of the syllabus.
4. Section B: Candidates will be required to answer questions on the rules, skills required and the methods of training of any two of the given team games.
ICSE Class 9 Physical Education Syllabus 2023-24
| PART 1: THEORY – 100 Marks |
| SECTION A |
| 1. The Human Anatomy and Physiology |
| (i) Skeletal System: Bones Identification of the following bones within the body: Neck – Cranium and Vertebrae, Shoulder – Scapula and Clavicle, Thorax – Ribs and Sternum, Fore limb – Humerus, radius, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges, Spine – Vertebrae, Hip – Pelvis, Hind limb – Femur, Patella, Fibula, Tibia, Tarsals, Metatarsals and Phalanges. (ii) Functions of the skeletal system. Framework and Support, Movement, Protection of vital organs, Mineral storage, Blood cell production. (iii)Classification of different types of joints: Fixed joints / fibrous joints (skull), Slightly movable joints / cartilaginous joints (knee, elbow), Freely movable joints / Synovial joints (wrist, ankle, shoulder, neck). A brief explanation of the above types of joints with examples. (iv) Types of joint movements in physical activities Hinge joint - Flexion and Extension, Pivot join Rotation, Ball and Socket joint - Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Abduction, Internal and External rotation, Saddle joint - Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Abduction and Circumduction. Meaning and examples of each of the above. (v) Benefits of exercise on the Skeletal System Increases flexibility, makes bones stronger, strengthens joints, Good posture, Brings about a healthy lifestyle. |
| 2. Muscular System |
| (i) Types of muscles Voluntary/ skeletal, Involuntary/ Smooth/ Cardiac Muscles, Isometric and isotonic Meaning of the above along with and difference. (ii) Identification of Muscles Identification of the following muscles within the body: Latissimus dorsi, Deltoid, Rotator cuffs, Pectorals, Biceps, Triceps, Abdominals, Hip flexors, Gluteals, Hamstring group, Quadriceps group, Gastrocnemius, Tibialis anterior. (iii)Benefits of exercise on the muscular system. Increases strength, endurance and power, better neuromuscular coordination, improves posture, enhances flexibility, decreases chances of injury. |
| 3. Respiratory System |
| (i) Pathway of Air into the body. The mouth/nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Diaphragm, Lungs, and Alveoli. A brief understanding of the above with the help of diagrams. (ii) Mechanics of Breathing External respiration - breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide, Diffusion of respiratory gasses in the alveoli, Internal respiration - cellular respiration (iii)Oxygen Debt and lactic acid accumulation. Meaning only. (iv) Second Wind. Meaning only. (v) Vital capacity and Tidal volume. Meaning and difference. (vi) Benefits of exercise on the respiratory system. Increase in tidal volume, Respiratory muscles become stronger, increase in aerobic endurance, and Faster rate of recovery to perform physical activity. |
| 4. Circulatory System |
| (i) Structure of the Heart. Meaning and functions of: Atria (left and right atria), Ventricles (left and right ventricles), Arteries, Veins, Capillaries. (ii) Heart rate, Stroke Volume, Cardiac output. Meaning and difference. (iii) Mechanism of blood circulation. A brief understanding of the process of blood circulation. (iv) Blood (a) Composition of Blood (Plasma, Red blood cells, White blood cells, Platelets). Meaning and functions. (b) Blood groups - A, B, AB, O and Rh factor; Hemoglobin; Blood pressure Brief understanding of the Blood groups; donors and recipients. Haemoglobin: function only; Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (meaning and difference). (v) Benefits of exercise on the Circulatory system Increase in the size of the heart, resting pulse increases, Reduction in heart-related problems, Improvement of the cardiovascular system, Increase in haemoglobin, Faster recovery to normal pulse after physical activity |
| 5. Games and Sports |
| Games and sports and their psychological and social benefits. Meaning and difference between Games and sports; Psychological and social benefits: build confidence, bring about emotional control, lead to a spirit of competitiveness, development of positive attitude, right attitude towards winning and losing, camaraderie, respecting authority, self-esteem, patience, resilience, cooperation, teamwork, sportsmanship, fair play, leadership, time management. |
| SECTION B |
| Any two of the following games are to be studied: Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton. The details for each game are given below: |
| 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); wicketkeeping (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, Tail ender, 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 of Cricket BCCI - Board of Control for Cricket in India ICC - International Cricket Council. 6. National and International tournaments National Tournament: Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, Irani Trophy, Indian Premier League International Tournaments: 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, Halftime 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-toMan 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 Tournament: Santosh Trophy, Subroto Cup, Federation Cup, Durand Cup, I – League International Tournament: 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 & 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, AdvantageFlick, 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 - Fédération Internationale de Hockey (French) IHF - Indian Hockey Federation 7. National and International Tournaments National Tournaments: All India Gurmeet Memorial Hockey Tournament. Chandigarh, All India Chhatrapati Shivaji Hockey Tournament. Delhi, All India Indira Gold Cup Hockey Tournament, Jammu. International Tournaments: 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, semi-circle, 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 of Basketball BFI - Basketball Federation of India FIBA - Federation Internationale De Basketball 6. National and International Tournaments National Tournaments: Youth National Basketball Championships, Federation Cup Basketball Championship, UBA Pro Basketball League International Tournaments: 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 of Volleyball VFI - Volleyball Federation of India FIVB - Federation International De Volleyball 6. National and International tournaments National Tournaments: Indian Volleyball League, Federation Cup, Poornima Trophy International Tournaments: 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 Long serve Wide serve Service order, Love, All, Deuce, Forecourt, Mid-court, Rear court, Rally, Set, Rubber, Lunge, Clear lob, Half smash, Full smash, Carry, Baseline smash, Drive, Push shot, Tumbling net shot, Net kill, Net lift Hairpin net shot, Alley, Back alley, Follow through, Court, Wood shot Flick, Bird, Singles footwork base 5. National and International Governing Bodies of Badminton BAI - Badminton Association of India BWF - Badminton World Federation 6. National and International Tournaments National Tournaments: Indian Open Badminton Championship, Senior National Badminton Championship. International Tournaments: World Championship, Thomas Cup. |
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