Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 15: Young Athlete
"Young Athlete" is a short chapter of about five pages. Students are likely to learn about the needs of young athletes: training, rest, nutrition, injury prevention and the balance between study and sport, and perhaps the pressures on children in competitive sport. It links with the earlier chapters on fitness, growth and first aid. Setting realistic goals and understanding that early success is not everything are likely messages.
This is chapter 15 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Sports for All section, and begins on page 117 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Disability Etiquettes: Respecting Everyone with Dignity" and is followed by "Women in Sports".
Understanding and activity go together in "Young Athlete". 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.
After "Young Athlete", ask your student what they found interesting and what they would change in their own routine. Conversations like this extend the classroom discussion to the home. Make sure students drink water, rest properly and wear suitable clothing.
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.