NCERT Class 4 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yoga (Sanskrit): Chapter 1 — प्रक्षेपणं ग्रहणं च
This chapter, 'प्रक्षेपणं ग्रहणं च' (Throwing and Catching) from NCERT Class 4 Khel Yoga (Sanskrit), introduces fundamental gross motor skills. It revisits concepts from Class 3, emphasizing the use of large muscles for actions like jumping, throwing, catching, and kicking. These gross motor skills are crucial for daily activities, sports, and overall fitness. The chapter also contrasts these with fine motor skills, which utilize small muscles in the hands and fingers for tasks like writing, drawing, and picking up small objects. Both gross and fine motor skills are part of fundamental motor movements. The focus is on five main movements: throwing, catching, and striking, with the aim of using these skills in enjoyable activities involving objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights. The chapter prepares students for more engaging games to practice throwing and catching.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 — प्रक्षेपणं ग्रहणं च |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 132 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the difference between gross and fine motor skills.
- Identify the use of large muscles in gross motor actions.
- Recognize the role of small muscles in fine motor actions.
- Learn the basic concepts of throwing and catching.
- Appreciate the importance of motor skills in daily life and sports.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| दैहिकसञ्चालनानि | Physical movements |
| स्थूलानि सञ्चालन-कौशलानि | Gross motor skills |
| सूक्ष्म-चालन-कौशलानि | Fine motor skills |
| निक्षेपणाय | For throwing |
| ग्रहणाय | For catching |
| पादप्रहाराय | For kicking |
| सूक्ष्मकार्याणां | Fine tasks |
| लघु-स्नायूनाम् | Small muscles |
| मूल-यान्त्रिक-चलनस्य | Of fundamental motor movement |
| प्रहारं | Striking |
| विनोदयात्रासु | In enjoyable activities |
| रोचकक्रीडाः | Interesting games |
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Practice questions
- स्थूलानि सञ्चालन-कौशलानि कानि सन्ति? Answer: कूर्दनं, निक्षेपणं, ग्रहणं, पादप्रहारः इत्यादीनि स्थूलानि सञ्चालन-कौशलानि सन्ति।
- सूक्ष्म-चालन-कौशलानि केन क्रियन्ते? Answer: सूक्ष्म-चालन-कौशलानि हस्तयोः अङ्गलीनां च लघु-स्नायूनां उपयोगेन क्रियन्ते।
- मूल-यान्त्रिक-चलनस्य मुख्य-गतयः काः सन्ति? Answer: निक्षेपणं, ग्रहणं, प्रहारं च मूल-यान्त्रिक-चलनस्य मुख्य-गतयः सन्ति।
- प्रक्षेपणं ग्रहणं च कस्यां कक्षायां पठितम्? Answer: प्रक्षेपणं ग्रहणं च चतुर्थकक्षायां पठितम्।
Frequently asked questions
What are gross motor skills?
Gross motor skills involve the use of large muscles for actions like jumping, throwing, catching, and kicking.
What are fine motor skills?
Fine motor skills use small muscles in the hands and fingers for tasks such as writing, drawing, and picking up small objects.
Which chapter in Class 4 Khel Yoga discusses throwing and catching?
Chapter 1, 'प्रक्षेपणं ग्रहणं च', discusses throwing and catching.
Why are gross motor skills important?
They are important for daily activities, sports, and overall fitness.
What are the five main movements mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter focuses on five main movements: throwing, catching, and striking.
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NCERT Class 4 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) — Chapter 1 — प्रक्षेपणं ग्रहणं च. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.