Physical Education and Well-being — Class 9 Physical Education
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Chapter summary
Key ideas & terms
- Physical Education
- Education through physical activity that develops the whole personality — body, mind and spirit — not just sport skills.
- Well-being
- A balanced state of physical fitness plus emotional balance, mental calmness and social values; the NCF-SE name for the subject.
- Physical literacy
- The ability, confidence and motivation to take part in physical activity throughout life.
- Locomotor skills
- Movements that take the body from one place to another, such as walking, running, jumping, hopping and skipping.
- Non-locomotor skills
- Movements done without travelling, such as bending, stretching, twisting and balancing — central to yoga.
- Manipulative skills
- Skills that control objects with hands or feet, such as throwing, catching, kicking, striking and dribbling.
Extra questions & answers
What does the NCF-SE 2023 name the subject of physical education, and why?
It names it "Physical Education and Well-being" because the subject builds not only physical fitness but also happiness, confidence, emotional balance, mental calmness and values like respect, fairness and co-operation.
Why is physical education described as "education through the body"?
Because it trains the body and mind together — each sprint builds speed and endurance, each yoga posture builds balance and self-control, and each game teaches teamwork, strategy and discipline that carry into daily life.
What are the main aims of physical education beyond fitness?
To develop character and virtues such as honesty, patience and fairness, to teach respect for rules and acceptance of victory and defeat, and to prepare students to be socially responsible and emotionally balanced citizens.
Define physical literacy.
Physical literacy is the ability, confidence and motivation to participate in different physical activities throughout life, much as reading and writing develop language literacy.
What four elements does physical literacy include?
Physical ability (running, throwing, balancing, jumping), confidence in one's own movement, motivation to stay active, and an understanding of why physical activity matters for health.
List some benefits of developing physical literacy.
It improves overall health and fitness, builds confidence and self-esteem, helps prevent lifestyle diseases, develops teamwork and decision-making, and reduces anxiety while improving focus in studies.
What are locomotor skills, and give an example of where they are used.
Locomotor skills are movements that carry the body from place to place — walking, running, jumping, hopping — and games like Kabaddi and Kho-Kho rely on them for chasing, dodging and changing direction.
How do non-locomotor skills differ from locomotor skills?
Non-locomotor skills are performed without moving the body from one place to another — bending, stretching, balancing — and develop stability, flexibility and control, as seen in yoga postures like Tadasana and Vrikshasana.
What are manipulative skills and what do they develop?
Manipulative skills involve controlling objects with the hands or feet — throwing, catching, kicking, dribbling — and they build hand-eye coordination, timing, focus and judgement, used in games like cricket, football and Gilli-Danda.
How does policy support physical education in schools?
The NEP 2020 makes Physical Education and Well-being a compulsory, core subject, ensuring that adequate time and attention are given to it as an essential part of school education.