CUET Syllabus: Physical Education

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For the Year 2025 
 
  
Physical Education 
(Yoga, Sports) – 321     
Syllabus for 
CUET(UG) 
 
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For the Year 2025 
 
  
Physical Education 
(Yoga, Sports) – 321     
Syllabus for 
CUET(UG) 
 
 
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UNIT - I: Health Status and Programmes In India Major Diseases and Health Policies 
Present Health Status 
 ? Major diseases: Communicable – Typhoid, Influenza, Malaria, Dengue, HIV Infection Non 
Communicable – Diabetes, Hypertension, Depression  
? Nutritional status: Hypo and Hyper nutrition Health Policies and Programmes 
 ? National Health Policies (National Health Policy documents, Mental Health etc). ? National Policy on 
Education.  
? School health services and midday meal programme.  
? National Rural Health Mission. 
 ? Adolescence Education programme.  
Unit – II :  Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Physical Education and Sports 
Psychological Aspects 
 ? Role of Psychology in Games and Sports.  
? Interest, Aptitude and Motivation in sports.  
? Personality development through sports.  
? Role of sports in managing emotion, stress and aggression.  
Sociological Aspects 
 ? Socialization through sports (Impact of sports on society). 
 ? Understanding the impact of caste, class, and gender and differently disabled on health and sports.  
? Development of leadership qualities through games and sports. 
 Unit - III: Theoretical Aspect of Games, Sports and Yogic Practice Basics of Games 
and Sports Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hand ball, 
Hockey, Judo, Kabbadi, Kho-kho, Volleyball, Swimming, Table tennis and Wrestling 
Handball. (One to be opted of your choice) 
 1) Individual/Team  
2) Indoor/Outdoor 
 3) Number of players, Equipment/gears  
4) Play field areas  
5) General rules 
 6) Interpretation of Rules  
7) Advance skills of the Games and Sports  
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For the Year 2025 
 
  
Physical Education 
(Yoga, Sports) – 321     
Syllabus for 
CUET(UG) 
 
 
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UNIT - I: Health Status and Programmes In India Major Diseases and Health Policies 
Present Health Status 
 ? Major diseases: Communicable – Typhoid, Influenza, Malaria, Dengue, HIV Infection Non 
Communicable – Diabetes, Hypertension, Depression  
? Nutritional status: Hypo and Hyper nutrition Health Policies and Programmes 
 ? National Health Policies (National Health Policy documents, Mental Health etc). ? National Policy on 
Education.  
? School health services and midday meal programme.  
? National Rural Health Mission. 
 ? Adolescence Education programme.  
Unit – II :  Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Physical Education and Sports 
Psychological Aspects 
 ? Role of Psychology in Games and Sports.  
? Interest, Aptitude and Motivation in sports.  
? Personality development through sports.  
? Role of sports in managing emotion, stress and aggression.  
Sociological Aspects 
 ? Socialization through sports (Impact of sports on society). 
 ? Understanding the impact of caste, class, and gender and differently disabled on health and sports.  
? Development of leadership qualities through games and sports. 
 Unit - III: Theoretical Aspect of Games, Sports and Yogic Practice Basics of Games 
and Sports Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hand ball, 
Hockey, Judo, Kabbadi, Kho-kho, Volleyball, Swimming, Table tennis and Wrestling 
Handball. (One to be opted of your choice) 
 1) Individual/Team  
2) Indoor/Outdoor 
 3) Number of players, Equipment/gears  
4) Play field areas  
5) General rules 
 6) Interpretation of Rules  
7) Advance skills of the Games and Sports  
 
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8) Basic Strategies of the Games and Sports  
9) Criteria of participation  
10) Fouls and penalties  
11) Scoring rules  
12) Winning or losing parameters  
13) Safety and Guidelines Awards   
Unit - IV: Yoga Basics of Yogic Practices  
? Suryanamaskar/Sun Salutation  
? Asanas: - Standing: Uttrikshasana , Trikonasana,Padhatasana, Utkatsana, Ardhchakrasana, - Sitting: 
Pravatasana, Urstasana, Yogmudrasana, Simhasana, Dhanurasana, Sukhasana - Lying: Proline- 
Makarasana, Shalbhasana; Supine-Viparitakarani, Sarvangasana - Advance Asana- Utkatasana, 
Kukutasana  
? Kriya: Kapalbhati  
? Bandha:Uddiyana  
? Pranayama:Bhramari, Sheetli and Sheetkari  
? Yognidra - Knowledge of Do’s and don’ts of yogic practices 
 Unit - V: Nutrition and Athlete’s Care Food and Nutrition  
? Importance of balanced diet for sports persons.  
? Diet for Power Sports, Short and long duration sports.  
? Food adulteration and awareness. Athlete’s Care  
? Causes and management of Common Sports Injuries: Sprain, Strain, Contusion, Abrasion, Cramp, 
Muscle Pull, Dislocation and Fracture.  
? Obesity and its Management  
? Drugs and doping Education.  
Unit - VI: Policy, Programmes and Career Options (10 Periods) 
 ? National Sports Policies in India.  
? Sports Awards-Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award.  
? Career Opportunities in Physical Education, Sports and Yoga in India.  
? Courses offered in Physical Education, Sports and Yoga in India.  
Unit-VII: Skill Related Physical Fitness Means and methods for improvement of  
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For the Year 2025 
 
  
Physical Education 
(Yoga, Sports) – 321     
Syllabus for 
CUET(UG) 
 
 
1 | P a g e 
 
UNIT - I: Health Status and Programmes In India Major Diseases and Health Policies 
Present Health Status 
 ? Major diseases: Communicable – Typhoid, Influenza, Malaria, Dengue, HIV Infection Non 
Communicable – Diabetes, Hypertension, Depression  
? Nutritional status: Hypo and Hyper nutrition Health Policies and Programmes 
 ? National Health Policies (National Health Policy documents, Mental Health etc). ? National Policy on 
Education.  
? School health services and midday meal programme.  
? National Rural Health Mission. 
 ? Adolescence Education programme.  
Unit – II :  Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Physical Education and Sports 
Psychological Aspects 
 ? Role of Psychology in Games and Sports.  
? Interest, Aptitude and Motivation in sports.  
? Personality development through sports.  
? Role of sports in managing emotion, stress and aggression.  
Sociological Aspects 
 ? Socialization through sports (Impact of sports on society). 
 ? Understanding the impact of caste, class, and gender and differently disabled on health and sports.  
? Development of leadership qualities through games and sports. 
 Unit - III: Theoretical Aspect of Games, Sports and Yogic Practice Basics of Games 
and Sports Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hand ball, 
Hockey, Judo, Kabbadi, Kho-kho, Volleyball, Swimming, Table tennis and Wrestling 
Handball. (One to be opted of your choice) 
 1) Individual/Team  
2) Indoor/Outdoor 
 3) Number of players, Equipment/gears  
4) Play field areas  
5) General rules 
 6) Interpretation of Rules  
7) Advance skills of the Games and Sports  
 
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8) Basic Strategies of the Games and Sports  
9) Criteria of participation  
10) Fouls and penalties  
11) Scoring rules  
12) Winning or losing parameters  
13) Safety and Guidelines Awards   
Unit - IV: Yoga Basics of Yogic Practices  
? Suryanamaskar/Sun Salutation  
? Asanas: - Standing: Uttrikshasana , Trikonasana,Padhatasana, Utkatsana, Ardhchakrasana, - Sitting: 
Pravatasana, Urstasana, Yogmudrasana, Simhasana, Dhanurasana, Sukhasana - Lying: Proline- 
Makarasana, Shalbhasana; Supine-Viparitakarani, Sarvangasana - Advance Asana- Utkatasana, 
Kukutasana  
? Kriya: Kapalbhati  
? Bandha:Uddiyana  
? Pranayama:Bhramari, Sheetli and Sheetkari  
? Yognidra - Knowledge of Do’s and don’ts of yogic practices 
 Unit - V: Nutrition and Athlete’s Care Food and Nutrition  
? Importance of balanced diet for sports persons.  
? Diet for Power Sports, Short and long duration sports.  
? Food adulteration and awareness. Athlete’s Care  
? Causes and management of Common Sports Injuries: Sprain, Strain, Contusion, Abrasion, Cramp, 
Muscle Pull, Dislocation and Fracture.  
? Obesity and its Management  
? Drugs and doping Education.  
Unit - VI: Policy, Programmes and Career Options (10 Periods) 
 ? National Sports Policies in India.  
? Sports Awards-Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award.  
? Career Opportunities in Physical Education, Sports and Yoga in India.  
? Courses offered in Physical Education, Sports and Yoga in India.  
Unit-VII: Skill Related Physical Fitness Means and methods for improvement of  
 
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? Power.  
? Speed. 
 ? Agility.  
? Balance. 
 Unit-VIII: Measurement and Evaluation 
 ? Power: Standing Broad Jump: Backward Medicine Ball Throw  
? Speed: Sprint- (40 Meters) Sprint- (50 Meters)  
? Agility: Shuttle Run (4X10 Meters) SEMO Agility test  
? Balance: Static Balance (Stroke Stand Test) Dynamic Balance (Modified Bass Test)