● Rikli & Jones - Senior Citizen Fitness Test
I. Chair Stand Test for lower body strength
II. Arm Curl Test for upper body strength
III. Chair Sit & Reach Test for lower body flexibility
IV. Back Scratch Test for upper body flexibility
V. Eight Foot Up & Go Test for agility
VI. Six Minute Walk Test for Aerobic Endurance
Unit VII Physiology & Injuries in Sports
● Physiological factors determining components of physical fitness
● Effect of exercise on Muscular System
● Effect of exercise on Cardio-Respiratory System
● Sports injuries: Classification (Soft Tissue Injuries -Abrasion, Contusion, Laceration,
Incision, Sprain & Strain; Bone & Joint Injuries - Dislocation, Fractures - Green Stick,
Comminuted, Transverse Oblique & Impacted)
Unit VIII Biomechanics & Sports
● Newton’s Law of Motion & its application in sports
• Equilibrium – Dynamic & Static and Centre of Gravity and its application in sports
● Friction & Sports
● Projectile in Sports
Unit IX Psychology & Sports
● Personality; its definition & types (Jung Classification & Big Five Theory)
● Meaning, Concept & Types of Aggressions in Sports
● Psychological Attributes in Sports – Self Esteem, Mental Imagery, Self Talk, Goal Setting
Unit X Training in Sports
● Concept of Talent Identification and Talent Development in Sports
● Introduction to Sports Training Cycle – Micro, Meso, Macro Cycle.
● Types & Method to Develop – Strength, Endurance and Speed
● Types & Method to Develop – Flexibility and Coordinative Ability
Practical Max. Marks 30
01. Physical Fitness Test: SAI Khelo India Test, Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT)* 6 Marks
02. Proficiency in Games and Sports
(Skill of any one IOA recognised Sport/Game of Choice)** 7 Marks
03. Yogic Practices 7 Marks
04. Record File *** 5 Marks
05. Viva Voce (Health/ Games & Sports/ Yoga) 5 Marks
* Test for CWSN (any 4 items out of 27 items. One item from each component: Aerobic Function, Body
Composition, Muscular strength & Endurance, Range of Motion or Flexibility)
**CWSN (Children With Special Needs – Divyang): Bocce/Boccia , Sitting Volleyball, Wheel Chair
Basketball, Unified Badminton, Unified Basketball, Unified Football, Blind Cricket, Goalball, Floorball,
Wheel Chair Races and Throws, or any other Sport/Game of choice.
**Children With Special Needs can also opt any one Sport/Game from the list as alternative to Yogic
Practices. However, the Sport/Game must be different from Test - ‘Proficiency in Games and Sports’
***Record File shall include:
❖ Practical-1: Fitness tests administration.
❖ Practical-2: Procedure for Asanas, Benefits & Contraindication for any two Asanas for each
lifestyle disease.
❖ Practical-3: Anyone one IOA recognised Sport/Game of choice. Labelled diagram of Field &
Equipment. Also mention its Rules, Terminologies & Skills.
