Class 7 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 5: Fundamental Skills of Sports — Kabaddi
"Fundamental Skills of Sports — Kabaddi" is Unit 5, running from about page 118 to page 156. Kabaddi is a traditional Indian team sport. The contents list ten skills: raiding footwork, hand touch, toe touch, kick, and the holds used in defence, namely ankle-hold, thigh-hold, knee-hold, wrist-hold, waist-hold and chain-hold. Students learn each skill step by step with careful attention to safety, since the game involves close contact. The unit builds strength, agility and teamwork and connects with the Class 5 Urdu chapter on kabaddi.
This is chapter 5 of 6 in Khel Yatra, the Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in Unit 5, Fundamental Skills of Sports — Kabaddi, and begins on page 118 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Fundamental Skills of Sports — Football" and is followed by "Yoga".
Participation matters more than performance in "Fundamental Skills of Sports — Kabaddi". 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 "Fundamental Skills of Sports — Kabaddi" 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
- Raiding Foot Work
- Hand Touch
- Toe Touch
- Kick
- Ankle-hold
- Thigh-hold
- Knee-hold
- Wrist-hold
- Waist-hold
- Chain-hold