CBSE Class 12 Physical Education Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 12 Physical Education — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 12 Physical Education preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
70
Theory Marks
30
Practical Marks
8
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
70 marks (theory)Unit 1: Planning in Sports
Meaning, Objectives and Importance · Tournament Types: Knock-out, League, Combination · Fixture and Scheduling · Intramural and Extramural Activities · Committees and Responsibilities
16% of theory marks
Unit 2: Sports and Nutrition
Nutrients: Macro and Micro · Balanced Diet for Athletes · Dietary Supplements · Eating Disorders · Hydration and Dehydration
16% of theory marks
Unit 3: Yoga and Lifestyle
Yoga for Wellness · Asanas for Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Back Pain · Pranayama and Meditation · Benefits of Yoga Practice
16% of theory marks
Unit 4: Physical Education for CWSN
Aims of Adaptive PE · Disability Etiquette · PE Activities for Disabled Students
10% of theory marks
Unit 5: Children and Women in Sports
Motor Development in Children · Exercise and Menstrual Dysfunction · Female Athlete Triad · Sports Socialization of Women
10% of theory marks
Unit 6: Test, Measurement and Evaluation
Kraus-Weber Test · Harvard Step Test · Rikli and Jones Senior Fitness Test · Computing Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode
11% of theory marks
Unit 7: Physiology and Injuries in Sports
Effect of Exercise on Body Systems · Physiological Factors Determining Performance · Sports Injuries: Types and First Aid · RICE Principle
11% of theory marks
Unit 8: Biomechanics and Sports
Newton's Laws of Motion in Sports · Types of Levers and Their Applications · Projectile Motion in Sports · Centre of Gravity
10% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
8 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planning in Sports | 11 |
| 2 | Sports and Nutrition | 11 |
| 3 | Yoga and Lifestyle | 11 |
| 4 | Physical Education and Sports for CWSN | 7 |
| 5 | Children and Women in Sports | 7 |
| 6 | Test, Measurement and Evaluation in Sports | 8 |
| 7 | Physiology and Injuries in Sports | 8 |
| 8 | Biomechanics and Sports | 7 |
Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26
Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 12 Physical Education syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.
Sports and Nutrition
Detailed biochemistry of nutrient metabolism — only functions and food sources required
Test, Measurement and Evaluation
Rockport Walk Test — removed from 2024-25 revised syllabus
Biomechanics
Fluid mechanics in swimming — removed; only basic biomechanics principles retained
Planning in Sports
Detailed financial planning and budgeting for events — administrative aspects simplified
Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26
70 marks total| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Section B | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
| Section C | 3 | 5 | 15 | |
| Section D | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Section E | 6 | 3 | 18 | |
| Section F | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Total Theory Marks | 70 | |||
Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).
How to Use This Syllabus
Prioritise by marks
Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.
Skip deleted topics
CBSE will not ask deleted topics in the board exam. Don't waste time on them — use that time for NCERT exercises instead.
Know the paper pattern
Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.
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