Circle Time Questions and Discussions | Physical Education (Khel Yatra) Class 7 - New NCERT PDF Download

Circle Time: Personal Goal 

Q1: Discuss how many times you increased or decreased the goal and why?
Answer:

• I increased my goal after each round as I gained confidence.

• I became faster at flipping markers.

• I decreased the goal when I found it too difficult, to avoid frustration.

Q2: If you were to repeat the same activity, what would you do differently?
Answer:

• Plan a better path to flip more markers.

• Work more closely with my team.

• Focus on faster and more efficient movements.

Circle Time: Own Body Weight as Resistance 

Q1: Discuss within your group to identify who found the race more challenging and why.
Answer:

• The carrier found it harder because they had to run while holding someone.

• Their legs and back worked harder against gravity.

• The rider only had to hold on, so it was easier for them.

Q2: List down some games or activities where you have to work against gravity.
Answer:

• Pull-ups

• Push-ups

• Planks

• Climbing stairs

• Jumping jacks

• Lifting weights

Circle Time: Working with Others

Q1: Discuss the movements which helped you move better together and discuss the movements which created an obstacle or hindrance.
Answer:

Movements that helped:

• Pushing and pulling at the same time.

• Maintaining a steady rhythm.

• Communicating with teammates.

Movements that hindered:

• Moving too fast or too slow.

• Not holding ankles properly.

• Losing grip and breaking the team’s flow.

Circle Time: Types of Resistance

Q1: Name new activities and identify their respective resistance.
Answer:

• Cycling – Resistance from pedaling against the ground.

• Tug-of-war – Resistance from the opposite team pulling the rope.

• Swimming – Resistance from water.

• Running uphill – Resistance from gravity pulling you downward.

Circle Time: Good Technique and Form 

Q1: Identify different techniques adopted by the students and relate it with the ease of doing it.
Answer:

• Smooth rope swinging and light jumps made skipping easier.

• Keeping elbows close to the body gave better rope control.

• Uneven swinging and high jumps made it difficult and tiring.

Q2: Identify the techniques which helped the student to move faster.
Answer:

• Using quick alternate feet while skipping.

• Keeping the rope close to the ground.

• Staying relaxed and using short, quick jumps.

Circle Time: Prerequisites for Playing the Game

Q1: Discuss the prerequisite skills that influence the outcome of the game.
Answer:

• Quick direction changes while running.

• Fast sprinting to cross lanes before being tagged.

• Good balance while dodging.

• Clear team communication.

• Sharp reflexes to respond quickly.

Circle Time: Make Your Own Plate

Q1: What would your painted thali include to represent a balanced diet?
Answer:

• Grains: Chapati or rice (carbohydrates).

• Vegetables: Spinach and carrots (vitamins and minerals).

• Protein: Dal or chicken (muscle growth).

• Fruits: Mango or apple (energy).

• Dairy: Curd or milk (calcium).

• This mix provides all the nutrients needed for strength and health.

Circle Time: Feeling the Different Muscles

Q1: Enlist the muscles you felt while performing the activity.
Answer:

• Quadriceps (front thighs): Used when pushing against an opponent.

• Hamstrings (back thighs): Used for balance and stability.

• Biceps and Triceps (arms): Used for gripping and pushing.

• Abdominals (core): Used to keep body balanced and stable.

Circle Time: Agility 

Q1: Discuss with your teacher about the difference between running straight and changing direction while running.
Answer:

• Running Straight: Requires steady speed and less balance.

• Changing Direction: Needs quick footwork, strong balance, and fast reaction.

• It exercises more muscles and helps improve agility.

Circle Time: Cardiovascular Endurance 

Q1: Discuss how skipping for a long time feels like and the reasons which helped you continue even when tired.
Answer:

• Feels Like: Heart beating fast, heavy breathing, tired legs.

• Reasons to Continue: Staying motivated, deep breathing, focusing on rhythm, and using correct technique.

Q2: Discuss the need for such exercises and the kind of fitness required.
Answer:

• Need: These exercises build stamina and keep the heart and lungs strong.

• Fitness Required: Cardiovascular endurance, which helps you stay active for longer without getting tired.