India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 1 Physical Education
This curriculum focuses on developing fundamental motor skills and healthy habits through play and exploration. Students build body awareness and social skills while learning the importance of physical activity and personal hygiene.
Body Awareness and Spatial Intelligence
Students explore how their bodies move in space and identify different body parts through rhythmic activities.
Learning the names and functions of major joints and limbs used during physical play.
Understanding the difference between moving in one spot and moving through a shared area safely.
Using the body to create high, medium, and low shapes while stationary or moving.
Locomotor and Non-Locomotor Skills
Developing the basic building blocks of movement including walking, running, jumping, and stretching.
Practicing different ways to move from point A to point B such as hopping, galloping, and sliding.
Focusing on movements performed in a fixed track to improve flexibility and core strength.
Moving in time to music and imitating the movements of animals or nature.
Object Control and Coordination
Introducing basic skills for handling equipment like balls, beanbags, and hoops.
Developing hand-eye coordination through underhand tossing and catching with two hands.
Learning to roll objects toward a target and track moving objects with the eyes.
Introducing the use of feet and hands to move objects away from the body.
Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition
Teaching students the foundation of personal wellness and how to care for their bodies.
Understanding the importance of washing hands and basic personal grooming.
Identifying healthy foods versus occasional treats and the importance of water.
Learning why sleep and quiet time are necessary for growth and energy.
Social Skills and Fair Play
Focusing on teamwork, following rules, and respecting others during physical activities.
Understanding why games have rules and how they keep everyone safe and happy.
Practicing encouraging words and sharing equipment with others.
Basic conflict resolution during play and group decision making.
Safety and Environment
Learning how to stay safe in different environments and recognizing physical boundaries.
Identifying safe ways to use playground equipment and recognizing hazards.
Protecting the body from extreme heat, cold, or sun exposure during outdoor play.
Knowing who to ask for help and how to report an injury.