NCERT Class 8 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yatra (Sanskrit): Chapter 3 — 3. **प्रकरणम् ३ – क्रीडानां मूलभूताः दक्षताः – धावनक्रीडा**
This chapter, 'Fundamental Skills of Sports - Running Sports' from NCERT's Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) for Class 8, introduces running as one of the oldest and most fundamental sports. It explains that running sports are categorized into track, field, and combined events. The chapter details the basic skills involved, such as running, jumping, and throwing, and highlights their importance in developing strength, speed, endurance, agility, flexibility, and coordination. It emphasizes the positive impact of sports on physical development and character building, including willpower, determination, and self-discipline. The text also elaborates on different starting techniques for running races, focusing on the crouch start and standing start, and their specific applications in various race distances. This chapter is crucial for students to understand the foundational aspects of athletic training and sportsmanship.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 8 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — 3. **प्रकरणम् ३ – क्रीडानां मूलभूताः दक्षताः – धावनक्रीडा** |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 310 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the fundamental skills of running sports.
- Identify different types of running events and their classifications.
- Learn about the importance of running in physical development and character building.
- Differentiate between crouch start and standing start techniques.
- Recognize the role of sports in enhancing physical attributes like speed, endurance, and coordination.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| धावनक्रीडा | Running sports |
| पथक्षेत्रक्रीडा | Track and field sports |
| कूर्ददनम् | Jumping |
| निःक्षेपणं | Throwing |
| सहनशक्तिः | Endurance |
| स्फूर्तिः | Agility |
| समन्वयः | Coordination |
| अवनतारम्भः | Crouch start |
| उत्थितारम्भः | Standing start |
| इच्छाशक्तिः | Willpower |
| आत्मानुशासनम् | Self-discipline |
| समूहभावना | Team spirit |
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Practice questions
- धावनक्रीडायाः अन्यतमं नाम किम्? Answer: पथक्षेत्रक्रीडा (ट्र्याक्् अण्ड्् फील्ड््)
- धावनक्रीडायाः मूलभूतानि कौशलानि कानि? Answer: धावनं, कूर्ददनम््, निःक्षेपणं च।
- धावनक्रीडायाः कति प्रकाराः सन्ति? Answer: पथक्रीडाः, क्षेत्रक्रीडाः, संयुक्तक्रीडाः।
- अवनतारम्भः कति मीटर्् यावत्् उपयुज्यते? Answer: ४०० मीटर्् यावत््।
- उत्थितारम्भः सामान्यतया कस्यां स्पधाार्यां उपयुज्यते? Answer: मध्यमव्यवधानस्य दीर्घघव्यवधानस्य च स्पधाार्यां।
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sanskrit name for running sports?
The Sanskrit name for running sports is धावनक्रीडा.
What are the fundamental skills mentioned in the chapter for running sports?
The fundamental skills mentioned are running (धावनं), jumping (कूर्ददनम््), and throwing (निःक्षेपणं).
How are running sports classified?
Running sports are classified into track events (पथक्रीडाः), field events (क्षेत्रक्रीडाः), and combined events (संयुक्तक्रीडाः).
What physical attributes does running sports help develop?
Running sports help develop strength (बल्ं), speed (गतिः), endurance (सहनशक्तिः), agility (स्फूर्तिः), flexibility (नमनीयता), and coordination (समन्वयः).
What are the two main types of starting techniques discussed?
The two main types of starting techniques discussed are the crouch start (अवनतारम्भः) and the standing start (उत्थितारम्भः).
Which starting technique is used for races up to 400 meters?
The crouch start (अवनतारम्भः) is used for races up to 400 meters.
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NCERT Class 8 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) — Chapter 3 — 3. **प्रकरणम् ३ – क्रीडानां मूलभूताः दक्षताः – धावनक्रीडा**. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.