PHYSICAL EDUCATION
B.A. /B.Sc. (GENERAL) FIFTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 65
Theory : 60 marks
Internal Assessment : 05 marks
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND STUDENTS:
(i) There shall be nine questions in all, spread over five units.
(ii) First question/unit is compulsory. It will contain six short answer type questions, spread over the whole
syllabus to be answered in brief. It will carry 12 marks.
(iii) Rest of the paper shall contain four units for descriptive questions. Each unit shall have two questions and
the students shall be given internal choice i.e. the students shall attempt one question from each unit.
(iv) All questions/units will carry equal marks.
(v) Private candidates and the students of the Centre for Distance and Online Education will not be allowed to
take this subject.
UNIT-I
Entire syllabus given in the Unit-II to V will be covered to set six short answer type questions in first
question/unit of the question paper which is compulsory.
UNIT-II
Play:
Meaning and Definition of Play.
Various theories of play and their significance in Physical Education and Sports.
Recreation:
Meaning, definition, characteristics, aim, objectives and types of recreation and recreational activities.
Significance of recreation in the modern society.
Recreation providing agencies.
UNIT-III
Competitions:
Meaning, importance and conduct of intramural and extramural competitions.
Meaning and types of tournament and their merits and demerits.
Draw of fixtures of various tournaments.
Camps:
Meaning, aim and objectives of the camp.
Advantages of camping/outdoor education.
Types and agencies promoting camping.
Organization of camps and factors affecting its organization.
Educative values of a camp.
Athletic Meet:
Organization of an athletic meet.
Importance/significance of an athletic meet.
UNIT-IV
Posture:
Meaning, types and importance of a good posture.
Causes, preventive and remedial measures of a poor posture.
Postural Deformities:
Postural deformities (Kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis and flat foot), their causes, preventive and remedial
measures.
Physical Activities and their effects on various physical parameters and vice versa:
Physical activities/training and their effects on aging, body composition, and obesity.
General problems of obesity.
Health related risk factors of obesity.
Obesity and physical activity.
Causes, preventive and remedial measures of obesity.
UNIT-V
Massage:
Brief history of massage.
Meaning and definition of massage.
Principles/guidelines for massage.
Types of massage and their benefits.
Effects of massage on skin, blood circulation, nervous system and muscles.
Basics of Cricket:
History of the game
Basic fundamentals
Equipment and specifications
Marking / layout of field
Rules and regulations (number of players, duration of game, number of officials required and general rules
of play)
Major tournaments and Arjuna awardees of the game.
PRACTICAL Max. Marks : 35 Marks
Practical : 30 Marks
Internal assessment : 5 Marks
ATHLETICS
(a) History of athletics
(b) List of track and field events
(c) Marking of standard track, width of lanes and starting points for various races.
1. THROWS:
Throws (Shot-put or Discuss Throw or Javelin Throw) and one event of the choice of the student.
(a) Shot-put (The holding the stance, the glide, the delivery and the reverse or the recovery).
OR
Discuss Throw (The handhold, the initial stance, the preliminary swings, turn the delivery and the
reverse or the recovery).
OR
Javelin Throw (The grip, the carry, the run way approach, the last five strides, the delivery, the
reverse or the recovery).
(b) Measurements of equipment and the throwing circles or the approach run, the arc and the throwing
area/the sectors.
2. PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS: More emphasis shall be given on variety of physical exercises for the
development of Flexibility and strength components of physical fitness.
Test 1- Flexibility: Sit and reach test
Test 2- Strength: Medicine Ball Throw.
Division of Practical Marks: Marks for each activity shall be divided as under:
Athletics and Physical fitness 15 marks, Participation and achievement in
sports/games 5 marks, viva voce/ practical file 10 marks and internal
assessment 5 marks based on overall performance of a student during the
current semester which will be assessed by the teacher concerned.
Note : 1. Polevault, Hammer Throw Hurdles, Relay Races and steeple chase men are not included in the
practical syllabus/course due to the fact that these events are highly technical. Moreover in the
absence of proper facilities required for the events mentioned above may prove to be injurious/fatal to the students.
2. 12 periods per week (6 periods each for theory and practical) shall be allotted to a class.
3. The theory and practical class shall consist of 60-80 students and 30-40 students respectively.
4. The theory and practical papers shall consist of 65 and 35 marks each.
5. As per the Panjab University Calendar, Chapter XIX (Page 324) Volume III, 1990, the maximum
teaching work load for an Assistant Professor in Physical Education for B.A. Pass Course is 24
periods per week, which includes theory as well as practical.
6. The choice of games by the students shall be confined to games approved by the Association of
Indian Universities.
7. A student is required to prepare a practical notebook on athletics with complete marking of
standard track and starting points for various races and an event (long jump) mentioned in the
syllabus.
B.A. / B.Sc. (GENERAL) SIXTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 65
Theory : 60 marks
Internal Assessment : 05 marks
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND STUDENTS:
(a) There shall be nine questions in all, spread over Five Units.
(b) First question/Unit is compulsory. It will contain six short answer type questions, spread over the
whole syllabus to be answered in brief. It will carry 12 marks.
(c) Rest of the paper shall contain four units for descriptive questions. Each unit shall have two questions
and the students shall be given internal choice i.e. the students shall attempt one question from each
unit.
(d) All questions/units will carry equal marks.
(e) Private candidates and the students of the Centre for Distance and Online Education will not be
allowed to take this subject.
UNIT-I
Entire syllabus given in the Unit-II to V will be covered to set six short answer type questions in first
question/unit of the question paper which is compulsory.
UNIT-II
Nervous System:
Meaning of Nervous System.
Main organs of Nervous System and their functions.
Reflex action and Reciprocal Innervations.
Functional classification of Nervous System.
Excretory System:
Meaning of Excretory System.
Main organs of Excretory System and their structure and functions.
Endocrine System:
Meaning of Endocrine System.
Meaning of Glands, their location and functions/Harmones produced by them.
UNIT-III
Sports Training,
Meaning, definition, aim, objective, characteristics and principles of sports training.
General Physiological concept:
Physiological concepts such as vital capacity, second wind, stitch in the side and its causes.
Definition of oxygen debt/excess post exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) and its implication.
Meaning definition and types of fatigue.
Muscular contractions such as isotonic, isometric, eccentric and isokinetic.
Meaning of Blood pressure, Hypertension: Its causes, effects and treatment, exercise and Hypertension.
Effects of Physical Exercise / Training on body systems:
Effects of Physical exercise/Training on muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems of the body.
UNIT-IV
Carrier aspects in Physical Education:
Carrier options in Physical Education.
Different avenues in Physical Education.
Self assessment for carrier choices.
Courses and institutions available for Physical Education profession.
UNIT-V
Coach:
Coaching, coaching philosophy, definition of a coach.
Qualification and characteristics of a coach.
Responsibilities of a coach.
Basics of Table Tennis:
History of the game
Basic fundamentals
Equipment and specifications
Marking / layout of T.T Table
Rules and regulations (number of players, duration of game, number of officials required and general rules
of play)
Major tournaments and Arjuna awardees of the game
PRACTICAL
Max Marks : 35
Practical : 30
Internal assessment : 5
GAMES
(Badminton or Hockey and any other one game of the choice of the student).
Badminton:
(a) Measurement (Badminton Court, Net, Racket and Shuttle cock) for singles and doubles.
(b) Number of players and officials.
(c) Holding the racket and shuttle cock.
(d) Types of Service: High and Low.
(e) Types of Strokes: fore hand, back hand, over head.
(f) Shots: Smash, Lob shot, net shot, dive shot.
(g) Rules and regulations of the game.
Hockey :
(a) Measurements (Hockey ground, goalpost, hockey stick, ball and flags) for men and women.
(b) Number and position of players and officials.
(c) Fundamental skills (grip, hitting, stopping dribbling, push, scoop and flick).
(d) Rules and regulations of the game.
Division of Practical Marks: Marks for each activity shall be divided as under:
Game 10 marks, participation and achievement in sports/games 5 marks,
Physical fitness 5 marks, viva voce/practical file 10 marks and internal
assessment 5 marks based on overall performance of a student during the
current semester which will be assessed by the teacher concerned.
Note:
1. 12 periods per week (6 periods each for theory and practical) shall be allotted to a class.
2. The theory and practical class shall consist of 60-80 students and 30-40 students respectively.
3. The theory and practical papers shall consist of 65 and 35 marks each.
4. As per the Panjab University Calendar, Chapter XIX (Page 324) Volume III, 1990, the maximum
teaching work load for an Assistant Professor in Physical Education for B.A. Pass Course is 24
periods per week, which includes theory as well as practical.
5. The choice of games by the students shall be confined to games approved by the Association of
Indian Universities.
6. A student is required to prepare a practical notebook of a game given in the syllabus and any one
game of choice.
