ICSE Class 9 Physical Education Syllabus 2024-25
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There will be one written paper of two hours duration carrying 100 marks and Internal Assessment of 100 marks.
Section A
1. The Human Anatomy and Physiology
(i) Skeletal System: Bones
Identification of the following bones within the body:
Neck – Cranium and Vertebrae, Shoulder – Scapula and Clavicle, Thorax – Ribs and Sternum, Fore limb – Humerus, radius, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges, Spine – Vertebrae, Hip – Pelvis, Hind limb – Femur, Patella, Fibula, Tibia, Tarsals, Metatarsals and Phalanges.
(ii) Functions of the skeletal system
Framework and Support, Movement, Protection of vital organs, Mineral storage, Blood cell production.
(iii) Classification of different types of joints:
Fixed joints / fibrous joints (skull), Slightly movable joints / cartilaginous joints (knee, elbow), Freely movable joints / Synovial joints (wrist, ankle, shoulder, neck).
A brief explanation of the above types of joints with examples.
(iv) Types of joint movements in physical activities
Hinge joint - Flexion and Extension, Pivot join Rotation, Ball and Socket joint - Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Abduction, Internal and External rotation, Saddle joint - Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Abduction and
Circumduction.
(v) Benefits of exercise on the Skeletal System
Increases flexibility, makes bones stronger, strengthens joints, Good posture, Brings about a healthy lifestyle.
2. Muscular System
(i) Types of muscles
Voluntary/ skeletal, Involuntary/ Smooth/ Cardiac Muscles, Isometric and isotonic
Meaning of the above along with and difference.
(ii) Identification of Muscles
Identification of the following muscles within the body: Latissimus dorsi, Deltoid, Rotator cuffs, Pectorals, Biceps, Triceps, Abdominals, Hip flexors, Gluteals, Hamstring group, Quadriceps group, Gastrocnemius, Tibialis anterior.
(iii) Benefits of exercise on the muscular system.
Increases strength, endurance and power, better neuromuscular coordination, improves posture, enhances flexibility, decreases chances of injury
3. Respiratory System
(i) Pathway of Air into the body.
The mouth/nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Diaphragm, Lungs, Alveoli.
A brief understanding of the above with the help of diagrams.
(ii) Mechanics of Breathing
External respiration - breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide, Diffusion of respiratory gasses in the alveoli, Internal respiration - cellular respiration
(iii) Oxygen Debt and lactic acid accumulation.
Meaning only
(iv) Second Wind.
Meaning only
(v) Vital capacity and Tidal volume.
Meaning and difference
(vi) Benefits of exercise on the respiratory system.
Increase in tidal volume, Respiratory muscles become stronger, increase in aerobic endurance, Faster rate of recovery to perform a physical activity.
4. Circulatory System
(i) Structure of the Heart.
Meaning and functions of: Atria (left and right atria), Ventricles (left and right ventricles), Arteries, Veins, Capillaries.
(ii) Heart rate, Stroke Volume, Cardiac output.
Meaning and difference.
(iii) Mechanism of blood circulation.
A brief understanding of the process of blood circulation.
(iv) Blood
(a) Composition of Blood (Plasma, Red blood cells, White blood cells, Platelets).
Meaning and functions.
(b) Blood groups - A, B, AB, O and Rh factor; Hemoglobin; Blood pressure
Brief understanding of the Blood groups; donors and recipients. Hemoglobin: function only; Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (meaning and difference).
(v) Benefits of exercise on the Circulatory system
Increase in the size of heart, resting pulse increases, Reduction in heart related problems, Improvement of the cardio – vascular system, Increase in hemoglobin,
Faster recovery to normal pulse after physical activity.
5. Games and Sports
Games and sports and their psychological and social benefits.
Meaning and difference between Games and sports;
Psychological and social benefits: build confidence, bring about emotional control, lead to spirit of competitiveness, development of positive attitude, right attitude towards winning and losing, camaraderie, respecting authority, self-esteem, patience, resilience, cooperation, team work, sportsmanship, fair play, leadership, time management.
Section B
Any two of the following games are to be studied:
Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton.
The details for each game are given below:
Cricket
1. Knowledge of the game
2. Rules of the game
The Field of play: Diagram of the cricket field and pitch with measurements and specifications; The Ball (Shape, Material, Circumference, Weight); The Bat (Length, Width, Material); Stumps and bails (Height, Width); The Players (Number of players (playing eleven and substitutes); Substitutions; The Players’ Equipment; Compulsory equipment; Types of matches (One day, Five days, Four days and T20); Officials and their duties (2 field umpires, 1 third umpire, 1 match referee and 2 scorers); The Ball in and out of Play; Ways of a batsman getting out.
3. Fundamental skills and technique
Batting (On drive, off drive, Square cut and Leg glance); Fielding (Close catching, catching 'In the outfield', Long barrier and Throwing); Bowling (In swing, Out swing, Yorker and Full toss); wicketkeeping (Footwork, Catching the ball, and Diving).
4. Terminology:
| Maiden over, | Hat trick, | Extra, |
| Dead rubber, | Seam bowling, | Over, |
| No ball, | Bouncer, | Sight screen, |
| Bump ball, | Danger area, | Power play, |
| Overthrow, | Declaration, | Appeal, |
| Bodyline Bowling, | Dot ball, | Substitute, |
| Dead ball, | Ball-tampering, | Century, |
| Follow-on, | Golden duck, | Nick, |
| Nightwatchman, | Tail ender, | pull shot, |
| Innings defeat, | Cover drive, | Innings, |
| Straight drive, | sweep shot, | Hook shot, |
| Reverse sweep, | Upper cut, | Late cut, |
| Leg glance, | pull shot, | Flick shot, |
| Beamer, | Off cutter, | Leg cutter, |
| Short pitch, | Full length delivery, | Reverse swing, |
5. National and International governing bodies of Cricket
BCCI - Board of Control for Cricket in India
ICC - International Cricket Council.
6. National and International tournaments
National Tournament: Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, Irani Trophy, Indian Premier League
International Tournaments: ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC champions Trophy, ICC World T20, World Cricket League.
Football
1. Knowledge of the game
2. Laws of the game
The Field of play: Diagram of the Field with Measurements and Specifications, Height and Width of Goalpost, Height of Corner flags
The Ball: Shape, Material, Circumference, weight, Air pressure
The Players: Number of players (playing eleven and substitutes), Number of substitutions allowed in a match, Substitution procedure
The Players’ Equipment, Compulsory Equipment The Referee: Powers and Duties, Compulsory Equipment, Referee signals
Other match officials: Assistant Referees: Duties and Signals; Fourth official: Duties; Additional assistant referee: Duties; Reserve assistant referee: Duties
The Duration of the Match: Periods of play, Halftime interval, Allowance for time lost, Penalty kick, Abandoned match
The Start and Restart of Play: Kick-off and its Procedure (start, both halves, both halves of extra time and restarts play after a goal), Free kicks and its Procedure (Direct and Indirect), Penalty Kicks and its Procedure, Throw-in and its Procedure, Goal kicks and its Procedure, Corner Kicks and its Procedure
The Ball in and out of Play
Determining the outcome of a match: Goal scored, Winning team, Kicks from the penalty mark
Offside: Offside position, Offside offence, No offence
Fouls and Misconduct: Direct free kick, Indirect free kick, Disciplinary action (Yellow card and Red card), Restart of play after fouls and misconduct.
3. Fundamental Skills and Technique
Passing (Short pass and Long pass); Trapping (Step trap, inside trap, Thigh trap, Chest trap and Head trap); Shooting (Instep, Swerve shot, Chip and toe punt); Dribbling; Receiving; Heading; Tackle; Goalkeeping.
4. Terminology
Advantage, Zonal marking, Sliding Tackle,
Through pass, Quarter Circle, Man-to-
Man Marking, Additional time, Extra time,
Nutmeg, One-on-one, Step over,
Technical area, Volley, Half Volley,
Attacker, Defender, Chip,
Cross, Overlap, Lob,
Banana Kick, Bicycle Kick, Wall Pass, Goal line technology (GLT).
5. National and International Governing Bodies
AIFF - All India Football Federation
FIFA - Federation Internationale de Football Association
IFAB - International Football Association Board
6. National and International Tournaments
National Tournament: Santosh Trophy, Subroto Cup, Federation Cup, Durand Cup, I – League International Tournament: FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, AFC Cup
Hockey
1. Knowledge of the game
2. Rules of the game
Field of play: Diagram of the Field with Measurements and Specifications
Composition of teams: Number of Players, Substitution rule for Field players and Goalkeepers Captains: Identity and Responsibility
Players’ clothing and equipment: Uniform and equipment of field players, Goalkeepers
Match and result: Duration of the match and half time, Result of match
Start and re-start of the match: Procedure of Start (centre pass) and Re-start (Bully, Free hit, Second half)
Ball outside the field: Procedure to re-start from different areas, side line, back line, after every goal Method of scoring
Conduct of play: Players, Goalkeepers and Players with Goalkeeping Privileges; Umpires (Responsibilities of Umpires).
Penalties and procedures for taking penalties: Awarding: Free Hit, Penalty Corner and Penalty Stroke; Procedures: Free hit, Penalty corner, Penalty stroke
Personal Penalties: Cautions (Verbal warning); Temporary suspension: Green Card - 2 minutes suspension, Yellow Card- 5 minutes suspension; Permanent suspension (Red Card)
3. Equipment Specifications
Field Equipment: Goal-post: (side board, back board and net); Flag post
Hockey Stick (Specification and Properties) Ball: Shape, Material, Circumference, Weight , Colour
4. Fundamental Skills and Technique
Passing (Push, Drive and Sweep)
Trap (Upright stop & Flat stop)
Dribbling (Straight dribble, Loose dribble, Indian dribble, Dribbling pull back, One hand dribble: right hand and reverse side) Shooting, Goalkeeping
5. Terminology
Forehand, Playing Distance, Tackle,
Back Stick, Dangerous Play, Field Goal,
Obstruction, Raised Ball, High Stick,
Hooking, Reverse stick, Push
Scoop, AdvantageFlick, High ball,
Shooting circle, Under cutting, Jab,
Foot, Give-and-go, Carry the
ball, Centre pass, Back pass,
Reverse hit, Rebound, Rusher,
Long corner, Through pass, Stroke,
Cross, 16-yard hit,
6. National and International Governing Bodies
FIH - Fédération Internationale de Hockey (French)
IHF - Indian Hockey Federation
7. National and International tournaments
National Tournaments: All India Gurmeet Memorial Hockey Tournament. Chandigarh, All India Chhatrapati Shivaji Hockey Tournament. Delhi, All India Indira Gold Cup Hockey Tournament, Jammu.
International Tournaments: Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament, World Hockey Cup, Champions Trophy.
Basketball
1. Knowledge of the game
2. Rules and Regulations of the Game
Court: Diagram of the court with Dimensions and Specifications, Meaning of Court areas, lines, circle, semi-circle, position of the scorer's table and substitution chairs.
Equipment needed to conduct the game
Teams: Definition, Rules, Players uniform Injured players
Captain and Coaches: Duties and powers Duration of Play
Playing time, Tied score and Extra periods
Status of the ball: Ball Live, Ball Dead
Jump ball and Alternating possession: Jump ball: Definition, Procedure and Situations; Alternating possession: Definition and Procedure
How the ball is played: Definition and Rule
Control of Ball: Definition, Team Control: Continues and Ends
Goal: When made and its value, Definition, Rule of scoring
Throw-in, time-out, substitution: Definition, Rules and procedures.
Game Lost by Forfeit, default, violation: Rules and Penalty
Player out of bounce and Ball Out of Bounds: Definition and Rule
Dribbling: Definition, a dribble starts, a dribble ends, rule for dribbling
Travelling: Definition, Pivot
Closely Guarded Player: Definition and Rule
3 Seconds rule, 8 Seconds rule, 24 Seconds rule and procedure
Ball returned to backcourt: Definition, Rule and Penalty
Goaltending and Interference: Definition and rule; Meaning and penalty of Interference; Penalty for The Respective Violations.
Fouls – Definition; Personal Foul, Double Foul - Definition and Penalty; Technical Foul: Rules of conduct, Violence, Definition and Penalty; Unsportsmanlike Foul, Disqualifying foul - Definition and Penalty
Fighting - Definition, Rule and Penalty; Penalty for the respective Fouls; Five fouls by a player; Team fouls: Definition and Rule.
Contact: General principles: Cylinder principle, Principle of verticality, Legal guarding position, guarding a player who controls the ball, Guarding a player who does not control the ball, A player who is in the air, Screening (Legal and Illegal), Charging, Blocking, No charge semi-circle areas, Contacting an opponent with the hand(s) or arm(s), Holding, Pushing
Free Throws - Definition, Rule and Penalty
Duties and Powers of: Officials, Table officials and Commissioner; Referee; Scorer and Assistant Scorer; Timer; Short clock operator.
3. Fundamental Skills and Technique
Dribbling (high dribble, change of pace, crossover, between the legs and behind the back)
Passing (chest pass, bounce pass, baseball pass, outlet pass and no-look pass)
Shooting (layup, jump shot, hook shot, free throw, bank shot and slam dunk)
Defence (man to man defence, zone defence and combination defence)
Offence (early offence, set offence, motion offence, zone offence and spread offence)
Rebounding (Offensive and Defensive)
Pivot
4. Terminology
Drive, Fake, Fast Break,
Blocking, Charge, Carry,
Screen, Double Dribble, Travel,
Triple Threat, Ball Handler, Dead Ball,
Front Court, Loose Ball, Held Ball,
Dunk, Field Goal, Alley-Oop,
Back Court, Press, Box out,
Double foul, Jump stop, Timeout
Air ball, Jump ball, Game clock,
Block, Possession arrow
5. National and International Governing Bodies of Basketball
BFI - Basketball Federation of India
FIBA - Federation Internationale De Basketball
6. National and International tournaments
National Tournaments: Youth National Basketball Championships, Federation Cup Basketball Championship, UBA Pro Basketball League
International Tournaments: FIBA World, Championship, European Basketball Championship, FIBA Asia Championship
Volleyball
1. Knowledge of the game
2. Rules of the game
Playing Area: Diagram of the Play Area with Measurements and Specifications; Diagram of Net, Antenna and Posts with measurements and specifications
Ball: Shape, Material, Weight, Circumference, Air Pressure
Composition of teams
Players equipment and forbidden objects
Team Leaders: Responsibility of Captain, Coach and Assistant coach
Playing Format: To score a point, To win a set, To win the match
Structure of Play: The Toss, Official warm-up session, Team starting line-up, Positions and Positional fault, Rotation and Rotation fault
States of Play: Ball in play, Ball out of play, Ball "IN", Ball "OUT" Playing the ball: Team Hits, Characteristics of the
hit, Faults in playing the ball, Ball at the net, Ball crossing the net, Ball touching the net, Ball in the net
Player at the net: Reaching beyond the net, Penetration under the net, Contact with the net, Player's faults at the net Service: First service in a set, Service order, Authorization of the service, Execution of the service, Screening, Faults made during service, Serving faults and Positional faults
Attack hit: Characteristics, Restrictions, Faults
Block: Blocking, Block contact, Blocking within the opponent's space, Block and team hits, Blocking the service, Blocking faults
Interruptions, Delays and Intervals: Interruptions (meaning); Number of regular game interruptions; Sequence of regular game interruptions; Request for regular game interruptions; Time-outs and Technical time-outs Exceptional game interruptions: Injury/illness, External interference, Prolonged interruptions Substitution: Limitation, Exceptional, Expulsion/disqualification, Illegal, Procedure, Improper request
Game delays: Types of delays, Delay sanctions
Intervals and change of court
Libero player: Designation of the Libero,
Equipment, Actions involving the libero, Redesignation of a new libero
Participants' conduct: Sportsmanlike conduct, Fair play
Misconduct and its sanctions: Minor misconduct, Misconduct leading to sanction, Sanction scale,
Cards used: Warning (Verbal and Yellow card); Penalty (Red card); Expulsion (Red plus Yellow card jointly); Disqualification (Red plus Yellow card separately)
Referees: Composition, Procedures, Location, Authority and Responsibilities of: First referee, Second referee, Scorer, Assistant scorer, Line judges.
3. Fundamental Skills and Techniques
Service (Underhand, Topspin, Float, Jump serve and Jump float)
Pass (Underarm pass and Overhand pass)
Set (Overhead and Bump)
Attack/spike (Backcourt, Line and cross-court shot, Dip, Block-abuse, Off-speed hit, Quick hit, Slide and Double-quick hit)
Block (Single block, Double block and Triple block)
Dig
4. Terminology
Back row attack, Block assist, Side out
Blocking error, Floater, Two set,
Extension roll, Free ball, Joust,
Overlapping, Back set, Carry,
Closing the block, Ball down, Quick set,
Serving zone, Defence zone, Attack zone,
Foot fault, Net violation, Trap set,
Reading an opponent, Cross-court attack
5. National and International Governing Bodies of Volleyball
VFI - Volleyball Federation of India
FIVB - Federation International De Volleyball
6. National and International tournaments
National Tournaments: Indian Volleyball League, Federation Cup, Poornima Trophy
International Tournaments: World Championship, World Cup Volleyball, Super Challenge Cup
Badminton
1. Knowledge of the game
2. Rules of the game
Court: Diagram of the court with Measurements and Specifications, Court equipment (Posts and Net)
Shuttle: Dimensions and Specifications, Testing a shuttle for speed
Racket: Diagram of the racket with Measurements and Specifications
Toss: Procedure
Scoring system
Change of ends
Service: Singles (serving and receiving courts);
Doubles: Serving and receiving courts, Order of play and position on court, Scoring and serving, Sequence of serving
Service court errors
Lets
Shuttle not in play
Continuous play, Misconduct and Penalties
Officials duties and appeals: Referee, Umpire, Service judge, Line judges
3. Fundamental Skills
Grip (Forehand grip and Backhand grip) Footwork Serve (High serve, Low serve, Flick serve) Strokes (Overhead forehand stroke, Overhead backhand stroke, Underarm forehand stroke and Underarm backhand stroke) Shots (Clearing/lobbing, Drop shots and Smash)
4. Terminology
Short serve Long serve Wide serve
Service order, Love, All,
Deuce, Forecourt, Mid-court,
Rear court, Rally, Set,
Rubber, Lunge, Clear lob,
Half smash, Full smash, Carry,
Baseline smash, Drive, Push shot,
Tumbling net shot, Net kill, Net lift
Hairpin net shot, Alley, Back alley,
Follow through, Court, Wood shot
Flick, Bird, Singles footwork base
5. National and International Governing Bodies of Badminton
BAI - Badminton Association of India
BWF - Badminton World Federation
6. National and International tournaments
National Tournaments: Indian Open Badminton Championship, Senior National Badminton championship.
International Tournaments: World Championship, Thomas Cup.
Internal Assessment
Practical work will be assessed in two parts as follows:
(i) Assessment by the Teacher(s).
(ii) Assessment by an External Examiner.
1. Work to be assessed by Teacher (s)
The skill and performance of the candidates will be assessed by the teacher(s), responsible for preparing the candidates for the examination, in two of the following games and activities of their choice :
Athletics, cricket, hockey, football, handball, volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis, badminton, swimming, dancing, gymnastics, yoga, boxing, wrestling, judo and karate, table tennis, kho-kho and kabaddi.
2. Work to be assessed by the External Examiner
The assessment of the work of the candidates by the External Examiner will be in two parts:
A. Physical efficiency tests.
B. Specialization tests.
A. Physical Efficiency Tests
The following tests to evaluate the physical fitness of candidates will be organized and conducted in the presence of the External Examiner. Tests should be carried out over the duration of two days.
(a) Test 1
50 metre run. Standing start. Timings to be taken to the nearest tenth of a second (weather should be relatively windless without extremes of temperature).
(b) Test 2
Standing long jump. A flat non-slip surface should be used. The candidates should stand with toes just behind the take-off line and jump when ready. After making a preliminary swing with the arms, the candidate swings them forward vigorously, springing with both feet simultaneously to land as far forward as possible. Distance jumped, to be measured in centimeters.
(c) Test 3
Distance run - 1000 meters run for boys, 600 meters run for girls. Time to be taken to the nearest second.
(d) Test 4
(i) Floor push-ups for boys - The boys take a frontleaning position with body supported on hands and balls of feet; the arms are straight and at right angle to the body. He then dips or lowers the body so that the chest nearly touches the floor, he then pushes back to the starting position by straightening the arms and repeats the procedures as many times as possible. The arms must be completely extended with each push-up; the body
must be held straight throughout. Scoring consists of the number of correct push-ups.
(ii) Push-ups for girls -- This is executed from a stall bar bench or a stool 32cm high by 50 cm long and 35 cm wide. It should be placed on the floor about 15 cm from a wall so that the subjects will not take a position too far forward. The girl should grasp the outer edges of the bench, or stool, at the nearest corners and assume the front-leaning rest position, with the balls of her feet on the floor and with her body and arms forming a right angle. She should then lower her body so that the upper chest touches the near edge of the bench or stool, then raise it to a straight arm position as many times as possible. The girl's body should be held straight throughout. If the body sways or arches, if the subject does not go completely down or does not push completely up, half credit is given (up to 4 half credits).
(e) Test 5
Shuttle run. A flat course of 10 meters is required to be measured between two parallel base lines. Behind each base line, as a semicircle 50 cm radius with centre on the base line is required to be marked. Two wooden blocks (10 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm) are to be placed in the far semicircle. The candidate stands with feet behind the base line, and on a signal, runs to the far line and picks up one block which the candidate places in the starting semicircle when he/she returns. Then turning without a rest, they run back to retrieve the second block and carry it back across the finish line.
(f) Test 6
30 - second sit-ups. The candidate lies with his/her back on a mat or flat surface, feet about 30 cm apart and knees flexed at right angles. The candidate's hands with fingers interlocked are placed behind the head. A partner holds the candidate's feet in contact with the mat or floor. On the signal "Go" the candidate sits up to touch the knees with his/her elbows. Without pause he/she returns to his/her starting position and immediately sits up again. The number of sit-ups completed in 30 seconds are to be counted.
B. Specialization Tests
Candidates will be tested in the presence of an External Examiner, in one of the following activities listed below:
(a) Athletics
(b) Gymnastics
(c) Swimming
(d) Dancing
(e) Yoga.
(a) Athletics - The candidates will choose any two of the following events in which they wish to be tested:
(i) Track events
Boys - 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m and 1500 m.
Girls – 50 m, 100 m, 200 m and 800 m.
(ii) Fields events
Boys - long jump, high jump, hop-step-and-jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin throw.
Girls - long jump, high jump, shot put (8 lbs.) and throwing the softball.
(b) Gymnastics - The candidates will be tested in four exercises using any two of the following apparatus of their choice:
(i) Ground/mat work
Boys - Front roll, back roll, cartwheel, headspring, handspring, handstand, and somersault.
Girls - Ballet, flexibility and agility movements -- the front split, the pirouette, the toe stand, the ballet touch, the body sweep, the arabesque, the single- leg balance, the balance; front roll, back roll, cartwheel.
(ii) The balance beam - (girls only)
Mounts - The straight arm support mount, the squat mount, the one knee mount, and the crotch seat mount. Poses and Movements, walking the beam, the pivot, the pirouette turn, jumping on the beam. Dismounts -- the sideseat dismount, the front vault dismount.
(iii) Parallel bars
Boys - The straight arm support, the straddle seat, the back roll to a straddle-seat, the shoulder balance, the single-let flank dismount, the double-leg flank dismount.
Girls - The straight arm support, swinging, the straddle seat, the forward roll.
(iv) Vaulting Horse
Boys - The side vault, the through vault, the straddle vault, the head spring vault. High horse - the side vault, the through vault, the straddle vault. Long horse -- the through vault, the straddle vault.
Girls - The side vault, the squat stand dismount, the straddle vault, the straddle stand, the head spring vault.
(v) Horizontal bar - (boys only)
Upward swing and dismount, swinging to mount and dismount, swinging and changing hands to face opposite direction.
(c) Swimming - The candidates will be tested in any two of the following of their choice.
Boys - Freestyle – 50 m, 100 m, 200 m and 400 m;
Breast stroke – 50 m, 100 m;
Backstroke – 50 m, 100 m;
Butterfly stroke – 50 m, 100 m;
Diving - standing one-leg dive, standing semicrouch dive, standing stationary dive, the front jump dive from the springboard.
Girls - Freestyle – 50 m, 100 m and 200 m;
Breast stroke – 50 m, 75 m;
Backstroke – 50 m, 75 m;
Butterfly stroke – 50 m, 75 m;
Diving - standing one-leg dive, standing semicrouch dive, standing stationary dive, the front jump dive from the springboard.
(d) Dancing - The candidates will be required to give a performance of any two of the following dances/movements, of their choice, with suitable accompaniments:
(i) Combination of dance movements and ground-mat work.
(ii) Indian dancing -- Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Bhangra, any other folk dance.
(iii) Western dancing -- ballet; ballroom dancing - waltz, foxtrot, tango, samba, Charleston, square dancing; pop-dancing - jitterbug, twist, rock and roll.
(e) Yoga - The candidates will be tested in any four of the following. asanas.
Ugrasam, dhamrekhasan, singhasan, ultanmandhukasan, kukutasans, naunli, kapala, bhathi, shavasan, shirashasan, shalabhasan, bakasan and mayurasan.
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