India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 8 Physical Education
This curriculum focuses on developing advanced motor skills, strategic thinking in sports, and a deep understanding of personal health and nutrition. Students will explore the connection between physical activity and mental well-being while building leadership and teamwork skills.
Athletic Excellence and Movement Mechanics
Students master the mechanics of track and field events while analyzing how biomechanics improve individual performance.
Refining starting techniques and the synchronization required for efficient baton exchanges in relay races.
Exploring the phases of jumping including approach, take-off, flight, and landing to maximize distance and height.
Developing cardiovascular fitness and learning how to distribute energy effectively across middle-distance races.
Team Dynamics and Invasive Games
Focusing on tactical awareness and collaborative play in popular team sports like Football, Basketball, and Hockey.
Understanding offensive and defensive formations and the importance of spatial awareness on the field.
Developing dribbling, passing, and shooting skills within the context of high-speed game transitions.
Examining the role of the captain and the importance of sportsmanship and fair play in competitive environments.
Yoga for Mind-Body Harmony
Advancing yoga practice through complex asanas, pranayama, and an introduction to the philosophy of mindfulness.
Practicing balancing and inversion poses to improve core strength, stability, and physical poise.
Learning specific breathing techniques to regulate the nervous system and enhance concentration.
Exploring meditation practices that improve focus and help students manage academic and personal pressures.
Nutrition, Growth, and Development
Understanding the nutritional needs of adolescents and the physiological changes occurring during puberty.
Analyzing macronutrients and micronutrients required to support growth and high physical activity levels.
Discussing the physical and emotional changes during adolescence and fostering a positive body image.
The science of fluid replacement and the role of sleep and rest in muscle recovery.
Health Safety and First Aid
Equipping students with the knowledge to prevent injuries and provide basic emergency care in sports and daily life.
Learning about warm-up routines, correct equipment use, and identifying common overuse injuries.
Understanding the PRICE protocol for sprains and basic life-saving steps for emergencies.
Addressing safety concerns related to weather, pollution, and personal hygiene in communal sports settings.
Social Health and Community Well-being
Exploring the impact of physical activity on community cohesion and learning to navigate social influences on health.
Educating students on the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and performance-enhancing drugs.
Promoting an environment where everyone, regardless of ability or gender, can participate in physical activity.
Analyzing the dual role of technology as a tool for fitness tracking and a cause of sedentary behavior.