NCERT solutions for Physical Education and Well-being Khel Yatra [English] Class 8 chapter 2 - Unit 2: Physical and Motor Fitness [Latest edition]

Discuss different ways of crawling and standing to minimise the time taken for the task.

Identify and discuss different factors within the game which will affect the outcome.

Identify the best performance out of three and share one activity that you need to improve.

Discuss your happy feelings while giving your best effort in attempting to finish all stages as quickly as possible with complete precision for each task.

Feel and identify the major muscles responsible for movements performed in the activity.

Discuss the role of gravity in maintaining the crab position.

Identify the muscle involved in maintaining the crab position against gravity.

Share how adaptations made the game inclusive for all students.

Reflect on personal achievements and encourage setting goals for future sessions.

Discuss the different techniques and strategies adopted by different students and what worked well.

Identify and discuss the challenges during the game and how did you overcame them.

Discuss and identify your efforts in the team's success. Also, identify players not giving their hundred per cent effort in the game. How does it affect the team’s success?

Do you feel any difference between when you push the wall and when you hold your water bottle for a minute in a horizontal position?

Calculate your Body Mass Index using the formula: BMI = weight (kg)/[height (m)]² and compare it with the table given below and plan your next one month accordingly for leading a healthy lifestyle.

Instructions:

1. Perform each fitness test and record your baseline result.
2. Set a goal for improvement.
3. Retest and compare your progress!
4. Teachers should ensure they set up the testing environment.
5. The procedure for conducting each test is mentioned in the Annexure.

Agility

Test: T - Test

• Baseline time: ______ seconds
• Goal (Improve by 1-2 sec): ______ seconds

Cardiovascular Endurance

Test: 600-m Run/Walk

• Baseline time: ______ minutes
• Goal (Improve by 10-20 sec): ______ minutesor

Test: 3-Minute Step Test

• Baseline HR: ______ bpm
• Goal (lower HR over time): ______ bpm

Strength & Muscular Endurance

Push-ups (Max in 1 min)

• Baseline: ______ reps
• Goal (increase by 3-5 reps): ______ reps

Squats (Max in 1 min)

• Baseline: ______ reps
• Goal (increase by 5-10 reps): ______ reps

Plank Hold (time)

• Baseline: ______ seconds
• Goal (hold 10-15 sec longer): ______ seconds

Flexibility

Sit-and-Reach Test (measure reach in inches past toes)

• Baseline: ______ inches
• Goal (improve by 1-2 inches): ______ inches

Speed

50-Meter Sprint

• Baseline time: ______ seconds
• Goal (improve by 0.2-0.5 sec): ______ seconds

Balance

Stork Balance

• Baseline time: ______ seconds
• Goal: ______

Reflection & Progress

• Which area improved the most? ______
• What was the biggest challenge? ______
• How can I improve further? ______