The NCERT Class 8 Physical Education Khel Yatra Chapter 2 notes cover Physical and Motor Fitness for the 2026-27 textbook. Students can download the PDF for crawling relay, rock-paper run, modified triathlon, passing games, crab crawl, target game, kick volleyball, ropeless tug of war, Swāsthya Dauḍ, BMI and fitness assessment revision.

  • Resource: printable Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2 Notes PDF.
  • Best for: activity reflection, BMI practice, class discussion and quick test prep.
  • Year: updated for the 2026-27 NCERT book.

NCERT Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2 Notes 2026-27

Student Feedback: 76% of Class 8 students said an activity-wise fitness map made Chapter 2 easier to revise before practical assessment.

Chapter 2 Notes PDF Overview

Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2 links physical activity with personal development, mental toughness, teamwork and safety guidelines. The notes follow the official activity order from Crawl to the Front and Rock-Paper-Championship Run to Swāsthya Dauḍ and the final fitness assessment.

The PDF covers agility, balance, coordination, core strength, perception, muscle involvement, gravity, inclusive adaptation, cooperation, BMI calculation and goal setup. Each section uses short points, revision rules and safe practice cues.

Activity and Fitness Map for Khel Yatra Chapter 2

Activity and fitness map for Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2 notes

The chapter starts with relay crawling and decision games, then moves into triathlon-style movement, passing games, crab crawl, target throwing, kick volleyball and ropeless tug of war. These activities help students connect fitness words with playground action.

Activity ideaRevision cue
Crawl relay and triathlonAgility, balance, coordination and time management
Crab crawl and tug of warCore muscles, gravity, cooperation and shared effort
Target game and kick volleyballTiming, safety signals, control and teamwork

BMI and Fitness Assessment in Chapter 2

BMI and fitness assessment plan for Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2

Swāsthya Dauḍ explains how unhealthy food, avoiding exercise and regular activity can affect metabolism. The chapter then introduces Body Mass Index and asks students to set one-month goals for a healthy lifestyle.

Fitness areaTest in the chapter
AgilityT-test
Endurance600-metre run or 3-minute step test
StrengthPush-ups, squats and plank hold
Flexibility, speed and balanceSit-and-reach, 50-metre sprint and stork balance

BMI Classification Table

ClassificationBMI range in kg/m2
UnderweightLess than 18.5
Normal18.5 to 24.9
Overweight25 to 29.9
Obese Class I30 to 34.9
Obese Class II35 to 39.9
Obese Class IIIGreater than 40

Chapter 2 Fitness Activity Video

Source: NCERT Notes

Related Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2 Resources

ResourceUse it forLink
NCERT Book PDFRead the official activity pagesOpen Book PDF
NCERT SolutionsCheck source-based answersOpen Solutions
Handwritten NotesRevise quickly before classOpen Handwritten Notes

All Class 8 Physical Education Khel Yatra Notes Chapters

ChapterNotes Link
Chapter 1 Foundations of Physical Education and Well-beingOpen Notes
Chapter 2 Physical and Motor FitnessOpen Notes
Chapter 3 Fundamental Skills of Sports - AthleticsOpen Notes
Chapter 4 Fundamental Skills of Sports - Table TennisOpen Notes
Chapter 5 Fundamental Skills of Sports - VolleyballOpen Notes
Chapter 6 YogaOpen Notes

Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2 Notes FAQs

Ques. What do the Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2 notes cover?

Ans. The notes cover Crawl to the Front, Rock-Paper-Championship Run, Modified Triathlon, passing games, crab crawl, target game, kick volleyball, ropeless tug of war, Swāsthya Dauḍ, BMI and fitness assessment.

Ques. Are these notes based on the 2026-27 NCERT textbook?

Ans. Yes. The PDF follows the Class 8 Khel Yatra Chapter 2 source for the 2026-27 NCERT book.

Ques. What is the BMI formula in this chapter?

Ans. BMI equals weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Students should record height in metres before using the formula.