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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATIONINSTITUTIONAL AREA, ROUSE AVENUE, NEW DELHI-110002<strong>CBSE</strong>/Sp<strong>or</strong>ts/2010-2011 Dated: 27.10.2010Circular No. 71All the Heads of the InstitutionsAffiliated <strong>to</strong> <strong>CBSE</strong>Subject:Physical Education & Sp<strong>or</strong>ts in Schools – reg..Dear Principal,Schools are dynamic settings f<strong>or</strong> promoting health and wellness through various c<strong>or</strong>related areas suchas Physical Education and Sp<strong>or</strong>ts as well as through Health and Wellness Clubs. There is a growingawareness that the health and psycho-social well-being of young children is of paramount imp<strong>or</strong>tanceand schools can provide a strategic means of improving children’s health, self-esteem, life skills andbehaviour.Healthy living incase of school children is the prime concern of all stakeholders including principals,parents, teachers and the community. To achieve this objective collective responsibility needs <strong>to</strong> beassumed. An imp<strong>or</strong>tant dimension is that of experience and development of health skills and physiquethrough practical engagements with play, exercises, sp<strong>or</strong>ts and practices of personal and communityhygiene.The <strong>CBSE</strong> through its various advis<strong>or</strong>ies (Circular No. 09 dated 31.5.2006, Circular No. 29 dated 20thJune, 2007, Circular No. 27/08 dated 24th June, 2008, Circular No. 49 dated 6th Nov., 2008 andCircular No. 57 dated 20.11.2009) has directed schools <strong>to</strong> set up Health and Wellness Clubs which canbe used <strong>to</strong> conduct the activities which are detailed in the School Health Manuals in four volumesalready released <strong>to</strong> all the schools.It is well established that participation in Physical Education & Sp<strong>or</strong>ts activities is highly beneficial <strong>to</strong>one’s health and it leads <strong>to</strong> improved perf<strong>or</strong>mance by students in schools, in addition <strong>to</strong> helping themin developing many life skills.Children lead happier lives as a result of being actively involved in sp<strong>or</strong>ting activities and it has longbeen established that fitness and improved academics perf<strong>or</strong>mance go hand in hand. Physical Educationand Sp<strong>or</strong>ts activities during the school hours reduce b<strong>or</strong>edom and help keep students attentive in theclassrooms.Keeping in <strong>view</strong> the above, the Central Board of Secondary Education has time and again recommendedf<strong>or</strong> providing compuls<strong>or</strong>y time schedule f<strong>or</strong> Physical Education & Sp<strong>or</strong>ts activities f<strong>or</strong> the students ofall classes.The Board is of the firm opinion that the Physical Education & Sp<strong>or</strong>ts programs teach imp<strong>or</strong>tantconflict resolution skills including team w<strong>or</strong>k, fair play and communication leading <strong>to</strong> reduced violentbehaviour among children. Further, children who participate in Physical Education & Sp<strong>or</strong>ts develop apositive attitude <strong>to</strong>wards their every day life activities.In the above background, it is advised that the following in respect of the Physical Education & Sp<strong>or</strong>tsmay be strictly adhered <strong>to</strong>:a. There should be at least 40-45 minutes of Physical Activities <strong>or</strong> Games period f<strong>or</strong> Classes I-Xeveryday.b. F<strong>or</strong> Classes XI – XII it should be ensured that all the students participate in Physical Activity /Games / Mass P.T / Yoga with maximum health benefits f<strong>or</strong> at least two periods per week89

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