Class 4 Physical Education NCERT Book Chapter 7 Session Structure and Suggestive Annual Plan for Teachers

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Session Structure and  
Suggestive Annual Plan  
for Teachers
NCF-SE 2023 has listed Physical Education and 
Well-being as a separate curricular area and 
suggested allocating a minimum of 90 hours (which 
is approximately 135 periods of 40 minutes each) in 
the timetable. 
Khel Yoga textbook for Grade 4 is designed to 
sufficiently develop the competencies defined in 
NCF-SE 2023. The book has three units and several 
chapters. The basic motor movement activities, games 
and Yoga sessions can be planned in parallel for 
continuous and consistent development throughout 
the year.
Suggestive session structure and annual plan is 
given below to conduct activities effectively. You may 
customise the plan based on your needs.
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Session Structure and  
Suggestive Annual Plan  
for Teachers
NCF-SE 2023 has listed Physical Education and 
Well-being as a separate curricular area and 
suggested allocating a minimum of 90 hours (which 
is approximately 135 periods of 40 minutes each) in 
the timetable. 
Khel Yoga textbook for Grade 4 is designed to 
sufficiently develop the competencies defined in 
NCF-SE 2023. The book has three units and several 
chapters. The basic motor movement activities, games 
and Yoga sessions can be planned in parallel for 
continuous and consistent development throughout 
the year.
Suggestive session structure and annual plan is 
given below to conduct activities effectively. You may 
customise the plan based on your needs.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 118
Structure and Flow of Periods
• This book is divided into 3 units. Each unit has chapters and 
activities.
• NCF-SE 2023 has recommended 150 periods for physical 
education. Suggestive timetable assumes at least 5 periods of 40 
minutes each per week. 
• NCF-SE recommends allocating block periods (2 periods together) 
for Physical Education and Well-being.
• Suggestions are given below for two types of period allocation in 
the timetable:
 ? Scenario 1: Five single periods per week allocated in the 
timetable.
 ? Scenario 2: Two block periods for Motor skills and team games, 
and one single period for Yoga allocated in the timetable. 
Scenario 1 — Three different types of sessions are visualised to 
effectively use the limited time in each period and achieve the desired 
learning outcomes. 
Type 1: Maximises game practice.
Type 2:  Maximises circle time after play to provide more time for 
thinking, and discussing socio-emotional aspects.
Type 3:  Maximises gamified drills to focus on one specific skill.
A sample time allocation for a 40-minute duration is given below for 
all types. 
 Session Activity Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 
 Warm-up 5 5 5
 Game/Activity  Time 25 15 25
 Cool-down 5 5
 Circle Time 5 15 5
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Session Structure and  
Suggestive Annual Plan  
for Teachers
NCF-SE 2023 has listed Physical Education and 
Well-being as a separate curricular area and 
suggested allocating a minimum of 90 hours (which 
is approximately 135 periods of 40 minutes each) in 
the timetable. 
Khel Yoga textbook for Grade 4 is designed to 
sufficiently develop the competencies defined in 
NCF-SE 2023. The book has three units and several 
chapters. The basic motor movement activities, games 
and Yoga sessions can be planned in parallel for 
continuous and consistent development throughout 
the year.
Suggestive session structure and annual plan is 
given below to conduct activities effectively. You may 
customise the plan based on your needs.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 118
Structure and Flow of Periods
• This book is divided into 3 units. Each unit has chapters and 
activities.
• NCF-SE 2023 has recommended 150 periods for physical 
education. Suggestive timetable assumes at least 5 periods of 40 
minutes each per week. 
• NCF-SE recommends allocating block periods (2 periods together) 
for Physical Education and Well-being.
• Suggestions are given below for two types of period allocation in 
the timetable:
 ? Scenario 1: Five single periods per week allocated in the 
timetable.
 ? Scenario 2: Two block periods for Motor skills and team games, 
and one single period for Yoga allocated in the timetable. 
Scenario 1 — Three different types of sessions are visualised to 
effectively use the limited time in each period and achieve the desired 
learning outcomes. 
Type 1: Maximises game practice.
Type 2:  Maximises circle time after play to provide more time for 
thinking, and discussing socio-emotional aspects.
Type 3:  Maximises gamified drills to focus on one specific skill.
A sample time allocation for a 40-minute duration is given below for 
all types. 
 Session Activity Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 
 Warm-up 5 5 5
 Game/Activity  Time 25 15 25
 Cool-down 5 5
 Circle Time 5 15 5
Session Structure and Suggestive Annual Plan for Teachers 119
Scenario 2 (Highly Recommended) — A block period of 80 minutes 
can effectively maximise game practice, drills and circle time. Two 
types of sessions can be planned with block periods:
Type 4:  Gamified Drills (mini games played between teams) can be 
planned to target specific skills.
Type 5: Two games played in a single block period.
Type 4    
Block 
Period
Warm-up 
Preferably 
Gamified
Game 
Time
Gamified 
Drills/Mini 
Games
Cool-down Circle 
Time
Time in 
Minutes
5 30 20 5 20
Type 5    
Block 
Period
Warm-up 
Preferably 
Gamified
Game Time 
(Play 2 games)
Cool-down Circle 
Time
Time in 
Minutes
5 50 5 20
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Session Structure and  
Suggestive Annual Plan  
for Teachers
NCF-SE 2023 has listed Physical Education and 
Well-being as a separate curricular area and 
suggested allocating a minimum of 90 hours (which 
is approximately 135 periods of 40 minutes each) in 
the timetable. 
Khel Yoga textbook for Grade 4 is designed to 
sufficiently develop the competencies defined in 
NCF-SE 2023. The book has three units and several 
chapters. The basic motor movement activities, games 
and Yoga sessions can be planned in parallel for 
continuous and consistent development throughout 
the year.
Suggestive session structure and annual plan is 
given below to conduct activities effectively. You may 
customise the plan based on your needs.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 118
Structure and Flow of Periods
• This book is divided into 3 units. Each unit has chapters and 
activities.
• NCF-SE 2023 has recommended 150 periods for physical 
education. Suggestive timetable assumes at least 5 periods of 40 
minutes each per week. 
• NCF-SE recommends allocating block periods (2 periods together) 
for Physical Education and Well-being.
• Suggestions are given below for two types of period allocation in 
the timetable:
 ? Scenario 1: Five single periods per week allocated in the 
timetable.
 ? Scenario 2: Two block periods for Motor skills and team games, 
and one single period for Yoga allocated in the timetable. 
Scenario 1 — Three different types of sessions are visualised to 
effectively use the limited time in each period and achieve the desired 
learning outcomes. 
Type 1: Maximises game practice.
Type 2:  Maximises circle time after play to provide more time for 
thinking, and discussing socio-emotional aspects.
Type 3:  Maximises gamified drills to focus on one specific skill.
A sample time allocation for a 40-minute duration is given below for 
all types. 
 Session Activity Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 
 Warm-up 5 5 5
 Game/Activity  Time 25 15 25
 Cool-down 5 5
 Circle Time 5 15 5
Session Structure and Suggestive Annual Plan for Teachers 119
Scenario 2 (Highly Recommended) — A block period of 80 minutes 
can effectively maximise game practice, drills and circle time. Two 
types of sessions can be planned with block periods:
Type 4:  Gamified Drills (mini games played between teams) can be 
planned to target specific skills.
Type 5: Two games played in a single block period.
Type 4    
Block 
Period
Warm-up 
Preferably 
Gamified
Game 
Time
Gamified 
Drills/Mini 
Games
Cool-down Circle 
Time
Time in 
Minutes
5 30 20 5 20
Type 5    
Block 
Period
Warm-up 
Preferably 
Gamified
Game Time 
(Play 2 games)
Cool-down Circle 
Time
Time in 
Minutes
5 50 5 20
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 120
Structure of Yoga Session
General instructions to begin and end a Yoga session:
•	 Sit	 comfortably	 in 	Sukhasana 	 with 	 your 	back	 straight. 	
•	 	 Close	 your	eyes, 	 r elax 	 your	face, 	and 	 bring	your 	awar eness 	to	
your 	br eath.
•	 	 Place 	 your 	 hands 	 in 	Chin Mudra,	 observe	your 	natural	 br eath 	
for 	 a 	few	moments.	 Then, 	 take	a	 deep 	and 	 slow 	 br eath. 	As	you 	
exhale, 	gently 	chant 	 ‘Om ’.
•	 	 Chant 	 the	 opening 	 prayer 	at	 the	 beginning 	 of 	 the	 session 	 and 	
the	 closing 	 prayer 	at 	 the 	 end 	 of 	 the 	session.
•	 Notice 	 how	 you	 feel 	 after	chanting.
•	 	 Gently 	 rub	 your	 palms	 together . 	 Place 	 them	 over	 your	 closed 	
eyes, 	 and	 gently	 open	 your	 eyes 	 into 	 the	 war mth 	 of	 your 	 hands. 	
Start your Yoga session with the following prayer. This prayer is a 
special way to honour the connection between the student and the 
teacher. Together, they ask for divine guidance, protection, and 
wisdom. They also wish for peace for everyone and everywhere.
Opening Prayer
? ?? ?????? ?
?? ?? ????? ? ?
 
?? ?????? ??????? ?  
??????? ??????????? ?  
?? ????? ??????? ? 
? ???? ?? ??? ?? ?? ?? ??? ?? ?? ?? ??? ?
Om Saha Navavatu 
Saha Nau Bhunaktu 
Saha Viryam Karavavahai 
Tejasvinavadhitamastu  
Ma Vidvishavahai 
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih  
Meaning of the Prayer
May we both (Guru and Shishya) be protected. May we both be 
nourished. May we practice with great vigor and energy. Let our 
studies be fruitful and enlightening. May we not hate each other.  
After 	 the 	 opening 	 prayer , 	 follow 	 the 	 session 	 plan 	 for 	 various 	 yogic	
activities. 	 These 	 activities 	 include 	 Yama and Niyama , 	 Suksma 
Vyayama , 	 Shithilikarana Vyayama , 	 Asanas 	 (postures), 	 Pranayama , 	
Pratyahara , 	 relaxation , 	 Dharana , 	 Dhyana , 	 and 	Krida Yoga . 
End each Yoga session with the following prayer. A closing prayer 
helps students assimilate knowledge and reinforce the day with 
positivity and happiness.
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Session Structure and  
Suggestive Annual Plan  
for Teachers
NCF-SE 2023 has listed Physical Education and 
Well-being as a separate curricular area and 
suggested allocating a minimum of 90 hours (which 
is approximately 135 periods of 40 minutes each) in 
the timetable. 
Khel Yoga textbook for Grade 4 is designed to 
sufficiently develop the competencies defined in 
NCF-SE 2023. The book has three units and several 
chapters. The basic motor movement activities, games 
and Yoga sessions can be planned in parallel for 
continuous and consistent development throughout 
the year.
Suggestive session structure and annual plan is 
given below to conduct activities effectively. You may 
customise the plan based on your needs.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 118
Structure and Flow of Periods
• This book is divided into 3 units. Each unit has chapters and 
activities.
• NCF-SE 2023 has recommended 150 periods for physical 
education. Suggestive timetable assumes at least 5 periods of 40 
minutes each per week. 
• NCF-SE recommends allocating block periods (2 periods together) 
for Physical Education and Well-being.
• Suggestions are given below for two types of period allocation in 
the timetable:
 ? Scenario 1: Five single periods per week allocated in the 
timetable.
 ? Scenario 2: Two block periods for Motor skills and team games, 
and one single period for Yoga allocated in the timetable. 
Scenario 1 — Three different types of sessions are visualised to 
effectively use the limited time in each period and achieve the desired 
learning outcomes. 
Type 1: Maximises game practice.
Type 2:  Maximises circle time after play to provide more time for 
thinking, and discussing socio-emotional aspects.
Type 3:  Maximises gamified drills to focus on one specific skill.
A sample time allocation for a 40-minute duration is given below for 
all types. 
 Session Activity Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 
 Warm-up 5 5 5
 Game/Activity  Time 25 15 25
 Cool-down 5 5
 Circle Time 5 15 5
Session Structure and Suggestive Annual Plan for Teachers 119
Scenario 2 (Highly Recommended) — A block period of 80 minutes 
can effectively maximise game practice, drills and circle time. Two 
types of sessions can be planned with block periods:
Type 4:  Gamified Drills (mini games played between teams) can be 
planned to target specific skills.
Type 5: Two games played in a single block period.
Type 4    
Block 
Period
Warm-up 
Preferably 
Gamified
Game 
Time
Gamified 
Drills/Mini 
Games
Cool-down Circle 
Time
Time in 
Minutes
5 30 20 5 20
Type 5    
Block 
Period
Warm-up 
Preferably 
Gamified
Game Time 
(Play 2 games)
Cool-down Circle 
Time
Time in 
Minutes
5 50 5 20
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 120
Structure of Yoga Session
General instructions to begin and end a Yoga session:
•	 Sit	 comfortably	 in 	Sukhasana 	 with 	 your 	back	 straight. 	
•	 	 Close	 your	eyes, 	 r elax 	 your	face, 	and 	 bring	your 	awar eness 	to	
your 	br eath.
•	 	 Place 	 your 	 hands 	 in 	Chin Mudra,	 observe	your 	natural	 br eath 	
for 	 a 	few	moments.	 Then, 	 take	a	 deep 	and 	 slow 	 br eath. 	As	you 	
exhale, 	gently 	chant 	 ‘Om ’.
•	 	 Chant 	 the	 opening 	 prayer 	at	 the	 beginning 	 of 	 the	 session 	 and 	
the	 closing 	 prayer 	at 	 the 	 end 	 of 	 the 	session.
•	 Notice 	 how	 you	 feel 	 after	chanting.
•	 	 Gently 	 rub	 your	 palms	 together . 	 Place 	 them	 over	 your	 closed 	
eyes, 	 and	 gently	 open	 your	 eyes 	 into 	 the	 war mth 	 of	 your 	 hands. 	
Start your Yoga session with the following prayer. This prayer is a 
special way to honour the connection between the student and the 
teacher. Together, they ask for divine guidance, protection, and 
wisdom. They also wish for peace for everyone and everywhere.
Opening Prayer
? ?? ?????? ?
?? ?? ????? ? ?
 
?? ?????? ??????? ?  
??????? ??????????? ?  
?? ????? ??????? ? 
? ???? ?? ??? ?? ?? ?? ??? ?? ?? ?? ??? ?
Om Saha Navavatu 
Saha Nau Bhunaktu 
Saha Viryam Karavavahai 
Tejasvinavadhitamastu  
Ma Vidvishavahai 
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih  
Meaning of the Prayer
May we both (Guru and Shishya) be protected. May we both be 
nourished. May we practice with great vigor and energy. Let our 
studies be fruitful and enlightening. May we not hate each other.  
After 	 the 	 opening 	 prayer , 	 follow 	 the 	 session 	 plan 	 for 	 various 	 yogic	
activities. 	 These 	 activities 	 include 	 Yama and Niyama , 	 Suksma 
Vyayama , 	 Shithilikarana Vyayama , 	 Asanas 	 (postures), 	 Pranayama , 	
Pratyahara , 	 relaxation , 	 Dharana , 	 Dhyana , 	 and 	Krida Yoga . 
End each Yoga session with the following prayer. A closing prayer 
helps students assimilate knowledge and reinforce the day with 
positivity and happiness.
Session Structure and Suggestive Annual Plan for Teachers 121
Closing Prayer
? ??? ????? ? ???? ??: ? 
 
??? ?
??? ???? ???? ?: ?
 
??? ??? ??? ? ??? ????? ? ? 
?? ??? ???
? ?
? :????? ????? ?
 
? ???? ?? ?: ???? ?? ?: ???? ?? ?: ?
Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah   
Sarve Santu Niramayah   
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu   
Ma Kashchid Duhkhabhag Bhavet 
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih 
Meaning of the Prayer 
May all be happy. May all be free from illnesses. May all see what is 
auspicious. May no one suffer. Let there be peace everywhere.
General Instructions to Begin and End a Yoga 
Session
• Sit in a comfortable Sukhasana posture.
• Keep the back straight, eyes closed, and have a gentle smile on 
the face. 
• Place your hands in Chin Mudra and become aware of your 
breath. Observe the breathing for a few seconds then take a 
deep breath in and as you exhale chant ‘Om’.
• Gently place your hands in Namaskarah Mudra and chant the 
prayer.
• Observe changes after the chanting. 
• Gently rub the palms, make a cup out of it, and place it on the 
eyes.