Course

Unit 1

Physical education; Training and Coaching – Meaning and Concept; Methods of Training; aerobic and aerobic exercises; Calisthenics, weight training, circuit training, interval training, Fartlek training; Effects of Exercise on Muscular, Respiratory, Circulatory and Digestive systems; Balanced Diet and Nutrition: Effects of Diet on Performance; Physiological changes due to ageing and role of regular exercise on ageing process; Personality, its dimensions and types; Role of sports in personality development; Motivation and Achievements in Sports; Learning and Theories of learning; Adolescent Problems and its Management; Posture; Postural Deformities; Exercises for good posture.

Unit 2

Yogs Asanas and Meditation

Yoga History of Yoga, Types of Yoga, Introduction to Yoga:

• Asanas (Definition and Importance): Padmasan, Gaumukhasan, Bhadrasan, Vajrajasan, Shashankasan, Pashchimotasan, Ushtrasan, Tadasan, Padhastasan, Ardhchandrasan, Bhujangasan, Utanpadasan, Sarvangasan, Parvatasan, Patangasan, Shishupalanasan (left leg and right leg), Pavanmuktasan, Halasan, Sarpasan, Ardhdhanurasan, and Shavasan.
• Surya Namaskar & Pranayama (Definition and Importance): Omkar, Suryabhedan, Chandrabhedan, Anulom Vilom, Shitali, Shitkari, Bhastrika, and Bhramari.
• Meditation (Definition and Importance): Yogic Kriyas (Kapalbhati), Tratak, Jalneti, and Tribandh.
• Mudras (Definition and Importance): Gyanmudra, Dhyanmudra, Vayumudra, Akashmudra, Pruthvimudra, Shunyamudra, Suryamudra, Varunmudra, Pranmudra, Apanmudra, Vyanmudra, and Uddanmudra.
• Instructional Methods: Role of yoga in sports; Teaching of Asanas – demonstration, practice, correction, and practice.

Unit 3

History, Governance and Major Games

History of sports and ancient games; Governance of sports in India; Important national sporting events; Awards in Sports; History, latest rules, measurements of playfield, specifications of equipment, skill, technique, style, and coaching of major games (Cricket, Football, Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball, Kabaddi, and Kho-Kho) and Athletics.

Unit 4

First Aid and Emergency Techniques

Need and requirement of first aid. First Aid equipment and upkeep. First aid Techniques, First aid related with Respiratory system. First aid related with Heart, Blood and Circulation. First aid related with Wounds and Injuries. First aid related with Bones, Joints Muscle related injuries. First aid related with Nervous system and Unconsciousness. First aid related with Gastrointestinal Tract. First aid related with Skin, Burns. First aid related with Poisoning. First aid related with Bites and Stings. First aid related with Sense organs, Handling and transport of injured traumatized persons. Sports injuries and their treatments.

Objectives

1. To make the students aware about Physical Education, First Aid and Yoga Practices

2. To disseminate the knowledge and skill how to perform physical training, perform first aid and increase stamina and general wellbeing through yoga

Course Outcome:

Any student who has undergone the course shall be able to:

Suggested Readings

1. Bansode, Ramakant D. 2023. Physical Education, First Aid and Yoga Practices. Khel Sahitya Kendra, New Delhi.
2. Iyengar, B.K.S. 2005. Light on Yoga. Schocken Books, New York.
3. Kumar, Varinder. 2025. Physical Education, First Aid, Yoga Practices and Meditation. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
4. Singh, Ajmer. 2016. Essentials of Physical Education. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
5. St. John Ambulance Association. 2011. First Aid and Emergency Care. St. John Ambulance, New Delhi.
6. Swami Vivekananda. 2009. Raja Yoga. Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata.
7. Sharma, Vivek. 2013. First Aid and Management of Sports Injuries. Khel Sahitya Kendra, New Delhi.
8. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). 2015. Health and Physical Education. NCERT, New Delhi.
9. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda. 2002. Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha. Yoga Publications Trust, Munger, Bihar.
10. Posture, Dr. 2018. A Textbook on Physical Education & Health Education: Posture, Athletic Care and First Aid. Khel Sahitya Kendra, New Delhi.