Class 8 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 2: Physical and Motor Fitness
"Physical and Motor Fitness" is Unit 2, from about page 36 to page 58. The preface says students learn fitness components such as endurance, strength, flexibility and balance, and how each contributes to overall health. The contents list nine activities, including Crawl to the Front, Rock-Paper-Championship Run, Modified Triathlon Activity, Crab Crawl Ball Relay, Kick Volleyball, Ropeless Tug of War and Swasthya Daud. Students practise safely, notice their own progress and discuss how fitness helps in daily life, with playful games keeping the unit enjoyable.
This is chapter 2 of 6 in Khel Yatra, the Class 8 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in Unit 2, Physical and Motor Fitness, and begins on page 36 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Foundations of Physical Education and Well-being" and is followed by "Fundamental Skills of Sports – Athletics".
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
- Crawl to the Front
- Rock-Paper-Championship Run
- Modified Triathlon Activity
- Pass, Sit, and Score
- Crab Crawl Ball Relay
- Hitting Running Target Game
- Kick Volleyball
- Ropeless Tug of War
- Swāsthya Dauḍ