Khel Yatra • 2026–27 guide

UNIT 2: Physical and Motor Fitness

Class 8 Physical Education and Well-being • Chapter 2

Chapter focus

physical education, movement skills and well-being Use the assigned Khel Yatra section 2 for exact instructions and examples.

These are original study notes and practice questions prepared for revision. Use your assigned NCERT edition for the complete lesson, diagrams, activities, and exercise wording.

What you will learn

Key ideas and notes

Worked example

Before an activity, check the space and equipment, do a suitable warm-up, practise one skill slowly, and cool down afterward.

Quick revision

Remember

Warm up gradually and use safe space and equipment.

Apply

Fitness includes several components; improve them through regular, age-appropriate activity and rest.

Check

In games, practise technique, fair play, cooperation, and safe participation.

Original practice questions

Try each question first. Open the answer to check your reasoning.

Why warm up before vigorous activity?

Answer: It prepares the body gradually and supports safer movement.

Name two components of fitness.

Answer: Examples include strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

What should you do if exercise causes pain or dizziness?

Answer: Stop, tell the teacher or responsible adult, and follow their guidance.

Chapter summary

physical education, movement skills and well-being Use the assigned Khel Yatra section 2 for exact instructions and examples. The key ideas above give you a short revision path; practise explaining them in your own words and revisit any step you could not justify.

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