Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 14: Disability Etiquettes: Respecting Everyone with Dignity
"Disability Etiquettes: Respecting Everyone with Dignity" is a short chapter of about five pages. Students are likely to learn respectful language and behaviour towards people with disabilities, such as asking before helping, speaking directly to the person and avoiding assumptions. It continues the previous chapter's focus on inclusion. Role-play of everyday situations and discussion of respectful phrases build empathy and practical habits that apply well beyond sport.
This is chapter 14 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Sports for All section, and begins on page 112 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Sports and Disability" and is followed by "Young Athlete".
Participation and reflection matter more than performance in "Disability Etiquettes: Respecting Everyone with Dignity". Students are encouraged to link what they read with their own routines, to research and present, and to set realistic personal goals. Assessment follows the book's guidance and looks at effort, understanding and attitude as well as skill.
Families can support "Disability Etiquettes: Respecting Everyone with Dignity" by encouraging regular activity, talking about what the student read and finding stories of athletes or traditions in your own community. Avoid focusing only on winning.
Understanding and activity go together in "Disability Etiquettes: Respecting Everyone with Dignity". The book asks students to appreciate the history, ethics and science behind the games they play as well as to practise them, and to discuss, research and reflect. Safe practice, inclusion and fair play are stressed. The chapter works well with short projects, discussion, demonstration and a connection to the student's own activity.
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.