Physical Education Class 11 Syllabus 2025
The syllabus consists of 10 units. Theory paper is of 70 marks.
Exam Structure
| # | Unit | Marks |
| 1 | Changing Trends & Career in Physical Education | 8 |
| 2 | Olympic Value Education | 5 |
| 3 | Yoga | 7 |
| 4 | Physical Education & Sports for CWSN | 7 |
| 5 | Physical Fitness, Wellness | 5 |
| 6 | Test, Measurements & Evaluation | 8 |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology in Sports | 8 |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology and Biomechanics in Sports | 8 |
| 9 | Psychology and Sports | 7 |
| 10 | Training & Doping in Sports | 7 |
| Total | 70 |
Unit 1: Changing Trends and Careers in Physical Education
- Concept, Aims & Objectives of Physical Education
- Development of Physical Education in India - Post Independence
- Changing Trends in Sports - playing surface, wearable gear and sports equipment, technological advancements
- Career options in Physical Education
- Khelo-India Program and Fit - India Program
Unit 2: Olympism Value Education
- Olympism - Concept and Olympics Values (Excellence, Friendship & Respect)
- Olympic Value Education - Joy of Effort, Fair Play, Respect for Others, Pursuit of Excellence, Balance Among Body, Will & Mind
- Ancient and Modern Olympics
- Olympics - Symbols, Motto, Flag, Oath, and Anthem
- Olympic Movement Structure - IOC, NOC, IFS, Other members
Unit 3: Yoga
- Meaning and importance of Yoga
- Introduction to Astanga Yoga
- Yogic Kriyas (Shat Karma)
- Pranayama and its types
- Active Lifestyle and stress management through Yoga
Unit 4: Physical Education and Sports for Children with Special Needs
- Concept of Disability and Disorder
- Types of Disability, its causes & nature (Intellectual disability, Physical disability)
- Disability Etiquette
- Aim and objectives of Adaptive Physical Education
- Role of various professionals for children with special needs (Counselor, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Physical Education Teacher, Speech Therapist, and Special Educator)
Unit 5: Physical Fitness, Wellness, and Lifestyle
- Meaning & importance of Wellness, Health, and Physical Fitness
- Components/Dimensions of Wellness, Health, and Physical Fitness
- Traditional Sports & Regional Games for promoting wellness
- Leadership through Physical Activity and Sports
- Introduction to First Aid - PRICE
Unit 6: Test, Measurement & Evaluation
- Define Test, Measurements and Evaluation
- Importance of Test, Measurements and Evaluation in Sports
- Calculation of BMI, Waist - Hip Ratio, Skin fold measurement (3-site)
- Somato Types (Endomorphy, Mesomorphy & Ectomorphy)
- Measurements of health-related fitness
Unit 7: Fundamentals of Anatomy, Physiology in Sports
- Definition and importance of Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise and Sports
- Functions of Skeletal System, Classification of Bones, and Types of Joints
- Properties and Functions of Muscles
- Structure and Functions of Circulatory System and Heart
- Structure and Functions of Respiratory System
Unit 8: Fundamentals of Kinesiology and Biomechanics in Sports
- Definition and Importance of Kinesiology and Biomechanics in Sports
- Principles of Biomechanics
- Kinetics and Kinematics in Sports
- Types of Body Movements - Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction, Rotation, Circumduction, Supination & Pronation
- Axis and Planes - Concept and its application in body movements
Unit 9: Psychology and Sports
- Definition & Importance of Psychology in Physical Education & Sports
- Developmental Characteristics at Different Stages of Development
- Adolescent Problems & their Management
- Team Cohesion and Sports
- Introduction to Psychological Attributes: Attention, Resilience, Mental Toughness
Unit 10: Training & Doping in Sports
- Concept and Principles of Sports Training
- Training Load: Over Load, Adaptation, and Recovery
- Warming-up & Limbering Down - Types, Method & Importance
- Concept of Skill, Technique, Tactics & Strategies
- Concept of Doping and its disadvantages