Updated for 2026-27
NCERT Class 9 Physical Education Khel Praveen Full Textbook PDF Free Download
Official NCERT textbook for Physical Education and Well-being – 6 units and 23 chapters on fitness, sports science, Olympism, inclusive sport and yoga. Direct PDFs for every unit.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has published Khel Praveen, the new Physical Education and Well-being textbook for Class 9, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and NCF‑SE 2023.
The book presents physical education as a holistic approach that nurtures body, mind and spirit through physical activity, games, yoga and sport. For students in India and CBSE schools across the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain), it is the official NCERT textbook for this subject in Class 9.
NCERT Class 9 Physical Education (Khel Praveen) – All Units (2026-27)
NCERT publishes this book as 6 unit PDFs covering its 23 chapters. Click any PDF link to download the unit directly from NCERT.
- Unit 1: Evolution of Physical Education and Well-being (Chapters 1–4) Download PDF
- Unit 2: Science and Sports (Chapters 5–8) Download PDF
- Unit 3: Olympism (Chapters 9–11) Download PDF
- Unit 4: Sports for All (Chapters 12–17) Download PDF
- Unit 5: Sports (Chapters 18–20) Download PDF
- Unit 6: Yoga for Holistic Health and Personal Excellence (Chapters 21–23) Download PDF
Download the complete Khel Praveen textbook (ZIP)
Chapters in Each Unit
Every chapter of Khel Praveen, grouped by the unit PDF that contains it.
Unit 1 · Evolution of Physical Education and Well-being
- Chapter 1: Physical Education and Well-being
- Chapter 2: History and Culture of Physical Education in India
- Chapter 3: Careers in Physical Education
- Chapter 4: Fitness and its Components
Unit 2 · Science and Sports
- Chapter 5: Understanding Our Body
- Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory System
- Chapter 7: Growth, Development, and Maturation
- Chapter 8: First Aid
Unit 3 · Olympism
- Chapter 9: Olympic Values
- Chapter 10: The Ancient Olympic Games
- Chapter 11: The Modern Olympic Games
Unit 4 · Sports for All
- Chapter 12: Sports and Inclusivity
- Chapter 13: Sports and Disability
- Chapter 14: Disability Etiquettes: Respecting Everyone with Dignity
- Chapter 15: Young Athlete
- Chapter 16: Women in Sports
- Chapter 17: Age is Just a Number
Unit 5 · Sports
- Chapter 18: Indigenous Martial Arts and Sport
- Chapter 19: Combat Sports
- Chapter 20: Outdoor Sports
Unit 6 · Yoga for Holistic Health and Personal Excellence
- Chapter 21: Samagra Svāsthya (Yoga for Holistic Health)
- Chapter 22: Yogamaya Jīvana (Lifestyle for Holistic Health)
- Chapter 23: Yoga for Personal Excellence
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the new NCERT Class 9 Physical Education textbook?
It is Khel Praveen, the Physical Education and Well-being textbook for Class 9, with 23 chapters in 6 units: Evolution of Physical Education and Well-being, Science and Sports, Olympism, Sports for All, Sports, and Yoga for Holistic Health and Personal Excellence.
Why are there 6 PDFs for 23 chapters?
NCERT publishes Khel Praveen unit by unit, so each PDF contains all the chapters of one unit. The list above shows which chapters are in each unit.
Where can I get the complete book?
You can download the full ZIP file using the button above, or download individual units from the list.
Are these PDFs free?
Yes, NCERT provides all textbooks free of cost. No registration required.
Can students outside India use these PDFs?
Yes. The PDFs download from anywhere, and CBSE schools in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain follow the same CBSE curriculum as schools in India. These PDFs are the official resource.
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