Class 7 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 2: Physical and Motor Fitness
"Physical and Motor Fitness" is Unit 2, running from about page 28 to page 55. The preface says students learn fitness components such as endurance, strength, flexibility and balance and how each helps overall health. The contents list ten activities, including Caterpillar Race, Skipping Race, the traditional game Atya-patya, a Food for Health activity and a skipping song. Students practise safely, notice their own progress and discuss how fitness helps in daily life. Playing traditional games from different regions gives the unit a local flavour.
This is chapter 2 of 6 in Khel Yatra, the Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in Unit 2, Physical and Motor Fitness, and begins on page 28 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Foundational Basis of Physical Education and Well-being" and is followed by "Fundamental Skills of Sports — Badminton".
Participation matters more than performance in "Physical and Motor Fitness". The aim is for each child to experience the joy of movement and to build the habit of regular activity. Safety checks of the space and equipment, a short warm-up and a calm cool-down are part of good practice. Assessment follows the protocol at the back of the book and focuses on effort, improvement and attitude as well as skill.
Families can support "Physical and Motor Fitness" by giving children time and safe space to play outdoors, joining in occasionally and asking them to describe what they enjoyed. Avoid focusing only on winning. Encourage children to teach a younger sibling or friend what they learnt, which builds confidence and leadership.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.
Topics covered
- Set It Up, Knock It Down
- Dhaan Ki Bori
- Caterpillar Race
- Count and Connect Game
- Skipping Race
- Atya-patya
- Food for Health
- Dapo Nyarka Sunam
- Madhu and Manu
- Skipping Song