CUET Physical Education

The CUET Physical Education/NCC/Yoga (Subject Code: 321) exam is a very important subject for students planning to do a Bachelor’s in Physical Education (B.P.Ed), Sports Science, or Yoga. For this year exam, the NTA has designed the syllabus into nine detailed units based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other subjects, this subject requires detailed understanding of scientific knowledge (Anatomy & Biomechanics), sociological understanding, and practical sports awareness. High-weightage units for this year exams include Sociological Aspects of Physical Education and Psychology & Sports. They together often account for almost 40% of the question paper. In the this year exams cycle, the NTA has placed a special emphasis on Yoga and Lifestyle, including the benefits of specific Asanas for common lifestyle diseases like Obesity, Diabetes, and Asthma. You will also see technical questions in Biomechanics, such as the application of Newton’s Laws in sports and types of levers (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class) in human movement. To get more marks in the +5 / -1 marking scheme, you must be able to solve 40 out of 50 MCQs in 60 minutes.

Important Practice Resources for Mock Tests for CUET Physical Education

UNIT - I: Health Status and Programmes In India Major Diseases and Health Policies Present Health Status

  • National Health Policies
  • National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
  • Nutritional Status – Hypo-nutrition, Hyper-nutrition
  • School Health Services and Midday Meal Programme.
  • Adolescence Education Programme
  • Inclusive Physical Education:
    • Advantages of Physical Activities for Children with Special Needs
    • Strategies to make Physical Activities accessible for Children with Special Needs
  • Major Diseases: Communicable – Typhoid, Influenza, Malaria, Dengue, HIV Infection
  • Non-Communicable – Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity & Arthritis.

Note for Students: This unit focuses on the administrative and social framework of health in India, emphasizing nutrition, communicable diseases, and inclusive education for special needs children.

Unit – II: Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Physical Education and Sports Psychological Aspects

  • Psychological Aspects
  • Role of Psychology in Games and Sports.
  • Motivation, its types and techniques in sports.
  • Personality – Theories of Personality (C.G. Jung, Sheldon, Big Five Factor Theory)
  • Role of sports in managing emotion, Anxiety and aggression.
  • Sociological Aspects
  • Development of leadership qualities through games and sports.
  • Role of Physical education in promoting National integration

Note for Students: Students will explore the mental and social dimensions of athletics, including personality theories and the role of sports in fostering national unity.

Unit - III: Theoretical Aspect of Games, Sports and Yogic Practice Basics of Games and Sports

  • Basics of Games and Sports- Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hand ball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-kho, Volleyball, Swimming, Table tennis and Wrestling
  • Specifications of play fields / Arena of games / sports
  • General rules
  • Fundamental skills

Note for Students: This unit provides a comprehensive overview of the rules, field specifications, and technical skills required for a wide variety of major sports.

Unit - IV: Yoga Basics of Yogic Practices

  • Suryanamaskar/Sun Salutation
  • Asanas:
    • Standing: Vrikshasana, Trikonasana, Padhatasana, Utkatsana, Ardhchakrasana.
    • Sitting: Pravatasana, Ustrasana, Yogmudrasana, Simhasana, Dhanurasana, Sukhasana.
    • Lying: Proline- Makarasana, Shalbhasana, Bhujangasana; Supine- Viparita Karani, Sarvangasana.
    • Advance Asana- Kukutasana, Mayurasana
  • Kriya: Kapalbhati, Tratak, Neti, Dhauti
  • Bandha: Uddiyana & Jalandhar Bandha
  • Pranayama: Bhramari, Sheetli, Ujjayi, and Nadi shodhana
  • Yognidra - Knowledge of Do’s and don’ts of yogic practices

Note for Students: This section details the practical and theoretical foundations of Yoga, including specific postures, breathing techniques, and internal cleansing practices.

Unit - V: Nutrition and Athlete’s Care Food and Nutrition

  • Macro & Micro Nutrients and Balance diet
  • Importance of Diet in Sports-Pre, During and Post competition Requirements
  • Food adulteration and awareness.
  • Postural Deformities and their corrective measures.
  • Causes and management of Common Sports Injuries: Sprain, Strain, Contusion, Abrasion, Dislocation and Types of Fracture: Oblique, Impacted, Comminuted, Transverse, Green stick fracture

Note for Students: Athletes will learn about the critical role of nutrition in performance and the medical management of common sports-related injuries and postural issues.

Unit - VI: Policies, Programmes and Career Options in sports

  • National Sports Policies in India.
  • Sports Awards- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award
  • Career Opportunities in Physical Education, Sports and Yoga in India.
  • Courses offered in Physical Education, Sports and Yoga in India..

Note for Students: This unit outlines the vocational landscape of physical education in India, including government policies, prestigious awards, and available educational pathways.

Unit-VII: Skill Related Physical Fitness- Means and methods for improvement of-

  • Strength – Isometric, Isotonic & Isokinetic Exercises
  • Endurance – Continuous training method, Interval training method and Fartlek training Method
  • Speed – Acceleration runs and Pace runs
  • Flexibility – Ballistic method and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

Note for Students: Students will study the scientific training methods used to enhance the primary components of physical fitness, such as power, stamina, and agility.

Unit-VIII: Measurement and Evaluation

  • Strength: Standing Broad Jump: Backward Medicine Ball Throw
  • Speed: Sprint- 50 Meters
  • Agility: Shuttle Run (4X10 Meters), SEMO Agility test
  • Balance: Static Balance (Flamingo balance test) Dynamic Balance (Modified Bass Test)
  • Rikli & Jones - Senior Citizen Fitness Test

Note for Students: This unit introduces standardized tests and metrics used to evaluate physical performance across different age groups and fitness domains.

Unit-IX: Physiology and biomechanics in sports

  • Physiological factors determining components of physical fitness
  • Effects of exercise on the Muscular System
  • Effects of exercise on the Cardio- Respiratory System
  • Newton’s Law of Motion & their Application in sports
  • Types of Levers and their Application in Sports

Note for Students: This section bridges biology and physics with sports, explaining how the human body's systems and mechanical laws govern athletic movement.