Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 13: Sports and Disability
"Sports and Disability" is a chapter of about eight pages. Students are likely to learn about Paralympic and other adapted sports, athletes with disabilities and the ways sport is made accessible. It links with the English chapter on the Paralympic athlete Deepa Malik and with the Class 7 English chapter on mountaineering. Respect, understanding of barriers and the achievements of athletes are central, and students can try adapted games such as sitting volleyball.
This is chapter 13 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Sports for All section, and begins on page 104 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Sports and Inclusivity" and is followed by "Disability Etiquettes: Respecting Everyone with Dignity".
The goals in "Sports and Disability" go beyond physical skill. Grade 9 students are navigating adolescence, so the book builds resilience, self-regulation and social sensitivity alongside fitness. Teachers can use stories of athletes, case studies and small projects, and adapt activities to the space, equipment and abilities in their school, keeping every student involved.
Try a short family session or discussion based on "Sports and Disability". Let the student lead, explain and demonstrate. This turns learning into shared interest and builds regular physical activity into the family routine.
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.