Physical Education — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Physical Education — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Human Growth and Development
Chapter 2: Physical Education
Chapter 3: Body Types
Chapter 4: Physical Fitness
Chapter 5: Sports Training
Chapter 6: Safety in Sports
Chapter 7: Health Education
Chapter 8: Careers in Physical Education
Chapter 9: Cricket
Chapter 10: Football
Chapter 11: Hockey
Chapter 12: Basketball
Chapter 13: Volleyball
Chapter 14: Badminton
Chapter 15: Teacher-Assessed Games and Activities
Chapter 16: Physical Efficiency Tests
Chapter 17: Specialisation Tests

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Physical Education?

The Physical Education syllabus has 17 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Physical Education chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Physical Education syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Physical Education faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Physical Education — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Physical Education study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.