Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 2: History and Culture of Physical Education in India
"History and Culture of Physical Education in India" is a chapter of about eleven pages. Students are likely to learn how physical culture, games, wrestling, yoga and martial arts have a long history in India, and how physical education developed through ancient, medieval, colonial and modern times. It links with the preface's emphasis on indigenous games and classical knowledge systems and with the Social Science history chapters. Learning about traditional practices in their own region makes it personal.
This is chapter 2 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Evolution of Physical Education and Well-being section, and begins on page 10 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Physical Education and Well-being" and is followed by "Careers in Physical Education".
Participation and reflection matter more than performance in "History and Culture of Physical Education in India". 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 "History and Culture of Physical Education in India" 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.
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.