ISC Class 12 Physical Education Syllabus 2027
The ISC Class 12 Physical Education syllabus for the 2027 exam has 15 units and 15 chapters, with about 87 topics. Each chapter below links to every past question on it with answers. For how the 70-mark theory paper is laid out, see the paper pattern guide.
Sociological Aspects of Physical Education · Section A
- All 29 questions on Sociological Aspects of Physical Education
Games and sports as cultural heritage, Development of the individual through games and sports, Role of Physical Education in promoting national integration, Physical Education and personality development
Training Methods · Section A
- All 79 questions on Training Methods
Meaning and importance of Sports Training, Methods of training, Warming up, conditioning and cooling/limbering exercises, Isometric and Isotonic exercises, Circuit Training, Weight Training
Career Aspects in Physical Education · Section A
- All 44 questions on Career Aspects in Physical Education
Career options in Physical Education, Important institutions of Physical Education in India
Competitions and Tournaments · Section A
- All 97 questions on Competitions and Tournaments
Tournaments and types of tournaments, Difference between Professional and Amateur Players
Health Education & Health Problems · Section A
- All 74 questions on Health Education & Health Problems
Meaning and definition of Health and Health Education, Principles and importance of Health Education, Disability and Rehabilitation, Posture, Personal hygiene and sleep requirements, Substance Abuse
Sports Injuries and First Aid · Section A
- All 48 questions on Sports Injuries and First Aid
Sports related injuries, Role of a sportsperson in prevention of sports related accidents, First Aid
Cricket · Section B
- All 60 questions on Cricket
Rules and regulations, Field and pitch specifications, Equipment specifications, Duties of officials, Laws governing the game, Basic skills and techniques, Signals and terms, Associations and tournaments
Football · Section B
- All 60 questions on Football
Rules and regulations, Field and goal post dimensions, Equipment specifications, Duties of officials, Laws governing the game, Basic skills and techniques, Principles of play, Associations and tournaments
Hockey · Section B
- All 60 questions on Hockey
Rules and regulations, Field and goal post dimensions, Equipment and protective gear, Duties of officials, Laws governing the game, Basic skills and techniques, Principles of play and formations, Associations and tournaments
Basketball · Section B
- All 60 questions on Basketball
Rules and regulations, Court dimensions and equipment, Duties of officials, Laws governing the game, Basic skills, tactics and team skills, Associations and tournaments
Volleyball · Section B
- All 61 questions on Volleyball
Rules and regulations, Court dimensions and net specifications, Duties of officials, Laws governing the game, Basic skills, tactics and team skills, Teamwork, rotation and screening, Associations and tournaments
Badminton · Section B
- All 60 questions on Badminton
Rules and regulations, Court dimensions and equipment, Duties of officials, Laws governing the game, Basic skills and techniques, Associations and tournaments
Tennis · Section B
- All 60 questions on Tennis
Rules and regulations, Court dimensions and equipment, Duties of officials, Laws governing the game, Basic skills and techniques, Strokes, service and spin, Associations and tournaments
Swimming · Section B
- All 60 questions on Swimming
Rules and regulations, Pool dimensions, Duties of officials, Laws governing events, Basic skills and strokes, Safety requirements, Associations and tournaments
Athletics · Section B
- All 60 questions on Athletics
Rules and regulations, Track dimensions and equipment, Duties of officials, Laws governing meets, Basic skills and techniques, Warming up and cooling down, Associations and tournaments
The practical and project marks
The practical work is 30 marks and no question paper is set for it. 10 marks are for continuous evaluation by the teacher in two games or activities of your choice (file work 4, participation and performance 3, physical efficiency tests 3). 20 marks are for the practical evaluation by the visiting examiner: physical efficiency tests 12, specialisation tests 6 and viva-voce 2.
Common questions
How many units and chapters are in the ISC Class 12 Physical Education syllabus?
The 2027 syllabus lists 15 units: Sociological Aspects of Physical Education, Training Methods, Career Aspects in Physical Education, Competitions and Tournaments, Health Education & Health Problems, Sports Injuries and First Aid, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics. They hold 15 chapters.
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Units, chapters and topics from CISCE’s ISC 2027 syllabus. Last checked 2026-10-16.