Class 7 Physical Education (Khel Yatra) Unit 1: Foundational Basis of Physical Education and Well-being

Full Unit Summary & Detailed Notes – Foundational Basis of Physical Education and Well-being

This unit connects physical activity with personal growth. It focuses on fitness, mental resilience, teamwork, safety rules, motivation, courage, discipline, self-improvement, and creating a safe environment by recognising and reporting bullying, mental health concerns, and inappropriate behaviour.

Key Learning Objectives

Develop coordination, teamwork, and ball-handling skills
Improve cooperation and physical capabilities through traditional games
Build strategic thinking and mental strength
Enhance agility, protection, and team strategy
Learn to identify and respond to bullying and harassment
Promote respect, safety, and emotional control

Main Activities & Games Covered

The Ball Progression Game

Improves coordination, teamwork, ball handling

Ghorpadiche Shepoot

Cooperation, unity, fast coordinated movement

Nalugu Rallu Ata

Strategy, teamwork, mental strength (Four Stones Game)

Gidhada Gudkavan

Agility, protection, team strategy (Hawk & Chickens)

Stand Up, Speak Out

Bullying role-play to learn responses

Harassment Prevention Skit

Build confidence, promote respect and safety

Important Themes

Physical fitness and muscle awareness
Teamwork over individual achievement
Mental strength – handling fear and failure
Safety: Reporting bullying and harassment (POCSO awareness)
Respect, gender sensitivity, personal boundaries

Key Takeaways for Exams

One-Page Revision Map

Goals: Fitness + Mental Resilience + Teamwork + Safety
Games: Ball Progression → Ghorpadiche Shepoot → Nalugu Rallu Ata → Gidhada Gudkavan
Activities: Bully Role-Play + Harassment Skit
Core Message: Treat others well • Work together • Grow mentally strong • Stay safe

Games & Activities – Complete Details

1. The Ball Progression Game

Fun activity to improve coordination, teamwork and ball-handling.

Warm-up: Wrist Rotation, Hip Circles
Cool-down: Slow/Static Stretching
Circle Time: Feel the muscle

How to Play: 20×10 m rectangle, markers, pairs, pass ball while progressing markers.

2. Ghorpadiche Shepoot (Monitor Lizard Tail)

Thrilling chase game to build cooperation and unity.

Warm-up: Side Walk, Back Walks, Jogging
Cool-down: Knee Hugs
Circle Time: Working together

Groups of 5–8 form “Ghorpad” by holding waists. Head touches other's tail to score.

3. Nalugu Rallu Ata (Four Stones Game)

Traditional game from Andhra/Telangana – strategy and teamwork.

Warm-up: Leg Stretches, Ankle Rotations
Cool-down: Quadriceps & Forearm Stretch
Circle Time: Growing mentally strong

Collect stones without being caught by denner. Final choice: Gumpu or Chuttu.

4. Gidhada Gudkavan (Hawk & Chickens)

Chase game teaching protection and strategy.

Warm-up: Shoulder Rotation, Side Lunges
Cool-down: Quadriceps & Overhead Stretch
Circle Time: Working for each other

Mother hen protects chain of chickens from hawk.

Circle Time Discussions – Key Questions & Points

Feel the Muscle

Identify tightening muscles during throwing. Respect boundaries, gender sensitivity.

Working Together

Coordination like centipede. Historical reference: Tanaji Malusare used Ghorpad.

Growing Mentally Strong

Handle fear of failure. Focus on process, not outcome.

Working for Each Other

Team strategy to protect last chicken. Inclusivity across gender/ability.

Treating Each Other Well (Bullying)

Feelings, causes, bystander role, prevention.

Harassment Prevention

Good/bad touch, reporting, POCSO Act awareness.

Safety, Bullying & Harassment Prevention

Stand Up, Speak Out (Bully Role Play)

Role-play during kho-kho with assigned roles: Bully, Target, Bystanders, Up-stander.

Discuss effects, bystander impact, and how to stop bullying.

Harassment Prevention Skit

Groups enact scenarios (inappropriate comments, touching, peer pressure).

Teacher guidance on POCSO Act, good/bad touch, reporting channels.

Self-Assessment Tables

Understand Harassment	1–5 Scale
1: Does not happen around me	→
5: I stand against harassment	Goal

Emotion Control	1–5 Scale
1: Difficult to control emotions	→
5: Stay calm and help others	Goal

All Activities & 25+ Questions and Answers

Activity Highlights (Fully Explained)

Ball Progression Game – Rules & Progression

Pairs pass ball, advance markers on successful catch/pass. Continue until all pairs play.

Ghorpadiche Shepoot – Scoring

Head touches tail = point. Play for fixed time (e.g., 10 min). Highest points win.

Nalugu Rallu Ata – Gumpu vs Chuttu

Gumpu: Gather in one box. Chuttu: 3 rounds avoiding denner.

Gidhada Gudkavan – Role Change

Last remaining chicken becomes next hawk.

Bullying Role-Play Roles

Bully, Target, Bystanders (some join), Up-stander (intervenes).

Extra Practice 25+ Questions

1. Name the four main games in this unit.

Ball Progression, Ghorpadiche Shepoot, Nalugu Rallu Ata, Gidhada Gudkavan

2. What is the objective of Circle Time?

Reflection, discussion on teamwork, mental strength, respect

3. Why is coordinated movement important?

Helps achieve better results in team games

4. What should you do if you see bullying?

Be an up-stander: Speak up, support victim, report

5. Name one historical reference in the unit.

Tanaji Malusare used Ghorpad to win castles

Interactive Quiz (10 Questions)

Test Your Knowledge!

Quick Revision Notes & Mnemonics

Topic	Key Points
Unit Goal	Fitness + Teamwork + Mental Strength + Safety
Games	Ball Progression • Ghorpadiche Shepoot • Nalugu Rallu Ata • Gidhada Gudkavan
Circle Time Themes	Muscle awareness • Coordination • Mental strength • Team protection • Respect • Harassment prevention
Safety Activities	Bully role-play • Harassment skit • Good/bad touch • Reporting

Top Mnemonics

Games: “BGNG” → Ball, Ghorpad, Nalugu, Gidhada
Values: “TMRS” → Teamwork, Mental strength, Respect, Safety
Whole Unit: “Play together • Grow stronger • Stay safe”

Class 7 Physical Education (Khel Yatra) Unit 1: Foundational Basis of Physical Education and Well-being | Team Games & Coordination

Foundational Basis of Physical Education and Well-being

Full Unit Summary & Detailed Notes – Foundational Basis of Physical Education and Well-being

Key Learning Objectives

Main Activities & Games Covered

The Ball Progression Game

Ghorpadiche Shepoot

Nalugu Rallu Ata

Gidhada Gudkavan

Stand Up, Speak Out

Harassment Prevention Skit

Important Themes

Key Takeaways for Exams

One-Page Revision Map

Games & Activities – Complete Details

1. The Ball Progression Game

2. Ghorpadiche Shepoot (Monitor Lizard Tail)

3. Nalugu Rallu Ata (Four Stones Game)

4. Gidhada Gudkavan (Hawk & Chickens)

Circle Time Discussions – Key Questions & Points

Feel the Muscle

Working Together

Growing Mentally Strong

Working for Each Other

Treating Each Other Well (Bullying)

Harassment Prevention

Safety, Bullying & Harassment Prevention

Stand Up, Speak Out (Bully Role Play)

Harassment Prevention Skit

Self-Assessment Tables

All Activities & 25+ Questions and Answers

Activity Highlights (Fully Explained)

Ball Progression Game – Rules & Progression

Ghorpadiche Shepoot – Scoring

Nalugu Rallu Ata – Gumpu vs Chuttu

Gidhada Gudkavan – Role Change

Bullying Role-Play Roles

Extra Practice 25+ Questions

1. Name the four main games in this unit.

2. What is the objective of Circle Time?

3. Why is coordinated movement important?

4. What should you do if you see bullying?

5. Name one historical reference in the unit.

Interactive Quiz (10 Questions)

Quick Revision Notes & Mnemonics

Top Mnemonics

Group Discussions