Unit 2 of Class 5 Khel Yoga, Our Games (Chapter 5: Local and Traditional Games), celebrates India’s rich sporting heritage through 12 regional traditional games (OG 1 to OG 12) while teaching physical fitness, mental toughness, inclusion, kindness, safety guidelines, and how to identify and report bullying or unsafe behaviour.
What Class 5 Physical Education Unit 2 Covers
Regional Ball & Court Games — OG 1 to OG 4 — Introduces Nadan Panthu Kali (OG 1) from Kerala, Attakalam (OG 2) circle-tag contest, Jodi Baki (OG 3) partner-chase game, and Nakal Kho (OG 4) — an imitation and agility variation of Kho-Kho.
Hopping, Relay & Kabaddi Variations — OG 5 to OG 8 — Features Mai Bhi Maindhak (OG 5) frog-hop race, Damru Relay (OG 6), Aahwan Kabaddi (OG 7) breath-control and tagging challenge, and Bhukha Sher (OG 8).
Precision, Tag & Team Strategy Games — OG 9 to OG 12 — Covers Ghar Pehchano (OG 9) spatial awareness game, Daicholu (OG 10), Chikka-Chikka (OG 11), and Gocho Paari (OG 12) target-circle game.
Safety, Inclusion & Safe Community — Emphasises warming up, respecting rules, including every classmate regardless of ability, controlling emotions in victory and defeat, and reporting bullying or inappropriate behaviour to trusted adults.
Exercises in Unit 2
- Playing OG 1 to OG 12 & Circle Time: Set up courts using chalk or natural markers, play each of the 12 traditional games, and use Circle Time to reflect on teamwork, inclusion, and tactical decisions.
- Guided Self-Assessment for Students: Complete the reflection rubric on physical effort, kindness towards teammates, following safety rules, and learning games from different states of India.
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FAQ
Which local and traditional Indian games are taught in Unit 2 of Class 5 Khel Yoga?
Unit 2 teaches 12 traditional games (OG 1 to OG 12): Nadan Panthu Kali, Attakalam, Jodi Baki, Nakal Kho, Mai Bhi Maindhak, Damru Relay, Aahwan Kabaddi, Bhukha Sher, Ghar Pehchano, Daicholu, Chikka-Chikka, and Gocho Paari.
Beyond physical fitness, what life values does Unit 2 ‘Our Games’ teach?
It teaches kindness, inclusion, self-discipline, teamwork, emotional balance, and how to recognize and report bullying or unsafe behaviour to maintain a respectful community.