Divine Child International School

Submitted By:

Hardik Khare
XII-Science
CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Mr Hardik Khare of class 12

science Divine Child International School, Adalaj
Gandhinagar has submitted the project enlisted as
“Atheletics and Kho-Kho” as a part of practical
examination of AISSCE conducted by CBSE was
carried out under guidance and supervision of
Mr Guman Singh Chauhan during academic year
2014-15

Guman Singh Chauhan

EXTERNAL
DCIS ADALAJ EXAMINER
ACKNOLEDGEMENT
I feel proud to present my investigatory project in
physical education on the topic “Athletics and Kho-
Kho”. This project would not have been possible
without the proper and rigorous guidance of my
teacher Mr GumanSingh Chauhan who guided me
throughout the project in every possible way. I
would also like to thank the school in providing me
the sports apparatus
HISTORY
Kho-Kho is an Indian game. This game was
originated in Poona, Maharashtra. The
popularity of this game is related with the
development of akharas and vyamshalas in
Maharashtra. Hanuman Vyayam Mandal
Baroda gave this gam a modern form. Akhil
Maharashtra Sharirik Shikshan Mandal was
formed in 1928.This organisation provided a
lot of information provided a lot of help in the
development of this game. The Deccan
Gymkhana arranged a conference in Poona in
which the rules of this game were formed. In
1960, Kho-Kho federation of India was formed.
In this year, the first national Championship
for men’s was organised. In the year 1961, Kho-
Kho championship for women was started. In
the year 1936, during the event of BERLIN
OLYMPICS, one Kho Kho Team from Pune
exhibited the salient features of the game of
KhoKho at Berlin which was highly
appreciated by Hitler. Asian Kho Kho
Federation (A.K.K.F.) was established in the
year 1987 during 3rdSAF Games, held at
Kolkata, India. The member country was
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal
and Maldives.
Kho kho in India
KHO KHO , ancient game of undivide INDIA,

probably was derived from the different

strategy and tactics of "Kurukshetra" war in

Mahabharta. KHO KHO based on natural

principles of physical development, fosters a

healthy combative spirit of term

understanding.

In the year 1936, during the event of BERLIN

OLYMPICS, one Kho Kho Team from Pune

exhibited the salient features of the game of

KhoKho at Berlin. Which was highly

appreciated by Hitler.

Asian Kho Kho Federation (A.K.K.F.) was

established in the year 1987 during 3rdSAF

Games, held at Kolkota, India.

The member country was India, Bangladesh,

Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives.

Kho Kho made its entry into

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS Arena via

1st ASIAN KHOKHO CHAMPIONSHIP held

at Kolkata, India in 1996, organized by West

Bengal KhoKho Association under the

auspices of KhoKho Federation of India and

SIAN KhoKho Federation on “Tera Flex”

Court at Netaji Subhash Indoor Stadium,

Kolkota, West Bengal, India in a most

beautiful manner. India and Bangladesh were

Winner and Runnerup respectively. The

participants were Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri

Lanka, Nepal and host India.

Kho Kho is looking forward for a glorious

entry in International Sports Arena very

soon.
GROUNDS AND
MEASUREMENT
Shape of playfield: Rectangular
Total area including: 33 m x 21 m
Playfield dimension: 29m x 16m
Free Zone: 2.75m x 16m
Centre lane: 23.50m x 30cm
Cross Lane: 16m x 30cm
Distance between last
and first cross line: 2.50m
Squares: 8 (30cm x 30cm)
Posts: Two strong wooden posts
shall be firmly fixed.
They should the 120cm tall
and perpendicular
With top flat without
edges
LATEST GENERAL RULES
1. The runner or the chasing is decided by toss.

2. A match consists of two innings of chasing

and defending turns.

3. The captain of chasing side may end the

turn before allotted time.

4. The side that scores more wins a match.

5. When a defender is out, he should enter the

sitting box from the lobby.

6. Incomplete match for unavoidable reasons

should be played in the same session with the
same players and officials. The score of the
completed turn should be counted. For
incomplete turn, the match will start afresh.
The entire match should be replayed from the
beginning if the incomplete match is not
played in the same session.
COMMON EQUIPMENT IN
KHO KHO
1. poles/post,
2. strings,
3. metallic measuring tape,
4. lime powder,
5. wire nails,
6. two watches,
7. types of rings having inner
circumference of 30 cm and 40 cm,
8. score shots (like a whistle, for instance),
9. stationery to write results
10. Anklet
11. Arm guard
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS OF
KHO-KHO
1. CHASING SKILLS

-Giving kho -Trapping

-Taking direction -Turning round the post

-Sudden change -diving

-Tapping -Fake kho

-Late kho

2. RUNNING SKILLS

-Position on the court -Dodging

-Running -Positioning near the post

-Avoiding trapping
BRIEF EXPLANATION
ABOUT SOME SKILLS
1. Giving kho: A chaser must say the word ‘kho’
when he is touching the sitting chaser. It is a
foul if he does not say the word.

2. Fake Kho: In such Kho, the chaser pretends

to give kho but actually follows the runner.

3. Taking Direction: After receiving the kho, a

chaser should take his first step out of the cross
lane with care because that step will decide his
direction of move.

4. Tapping: It is touching an active runner by

extending an arm. Tapping should be done
when the runner is o the post while tapping
the body should lean forward and arm should
be extended completely.

5. Trapping: For trapping, the active chaser

should try to bring two or three runners to one
side or towards the post. This situation is
trapping
6. Diving: In this technique, a chaser pounces
on an active runner to touch him
spontaneously. It requires a lot of courage and
practice for being an expert diver.
TERMINOLOGIIES
1. Chaser: The players who sit in the squares
are called chasers

2. Runners: Players who are chased by an

active chaser. He wants to touch at tap them.

3. Active chaser: The player who persuades

runners to put them out

4. Square: It is place for chasers to sit down

5. Fake kho: Pretending to give a kho but

actually he does not to do so.

6. Extra Period: Any period played after end

of a regulation game in order to break a tie

7. Feet out: If both feet of the runner touch the

ground beyond side lines, the player is given
out.

8. Inning: The nine minutes duration of the

game may be chasing or Running is Inning

9. Free Zone: This is an area where both the

runner and chaser can move in any direction.
IMPORTANT TOURNAMENTS
1. Federation Cup

2. Nehru Gold Cup

3. National Kho-Kho Championship

4. Inter University Championship

5. Asian championship

6. Junior National Kho-Kho Championship

BOOKS ON KHO KHO

1. National club games rule book kho-kho-
Indian olympics
2. Kho Kho Avalokan-Gauri Chakarvarti
Injuries, treatment & Prevention
Common sport injuries related to kho-kho are:

i. Strain in hamstring and thigh

ii. Fracture due to falling
iii. Sprain in ankle and knee
iv. Contusion and abrasion

Ways of preventing injuries:

i. Protective clothing and equipment

ii. Proper sports kit and footware
iii. Onset of fatigue
iv. Proper warming up before competition
v. Follow the rules and regulation
vi. Play the game with good will power
vii. Prepare yourself psychologically
viii. Always check equipment before use
ix. Use safety equipment related to game
x. Do not train when you are tired.
Kho Kho in School
Kho Kho at school is the discipline of
education which involves the culture and
teaching methods of each country. The teacher
uses various elements of kho kho in order to
stimulate the coordination, learning & social
development of children of the group or class.

The rules are decided in relation to their

educational interest and it is recommended to
adapt the playing facilities according to
capabilities of children.

Size of playfield /posts can vary depending on

the available space.

Me & my kho kho:

Kho kho has always been one of my most liked
sports. I alyaws enjoy playing kho kho. Being a
student of XII grade it has ot been possible for
me to be a part of a kho kho competition but
it is a great stress buster and good pastime.
TOP KHO-KHO PLAYERS
1. Sudhir Parav
2. Archana Divre
3. Bhavana Parav
4. Neelima Sarolkar
5. Miss Usha Nagarkar,Srirang Inamdar
6. D.S Ramachandra
7. Shanta Ram Jadhav
8. Sushma Sarolkar, Hemant Kalalkar
9. S. Prakash
10. Surekha Kulkarni
11. Shobha Narayan
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The body mass index (BMI), is a measure of
relative size based on the mass and height of
an individual.

BMI = Weight in Kilograms / (Height in

Meters x Height in Meters)

AAHPERD Physical Fitness Test

AAHPERDS stands for American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance .

AAHPERD Fitness test :established normative

data based on a 7 test battery.

– Pull-Ups

– Sit-Ups

– Shuffle-Run

– Standing Broad Jump

– 50-yard Dash

– Softball Throw for Distance

– 600-yard Run-Walk
Heart beat ratio on Graph:
Resting heart rate of 10 members from
neighbourhood for three weeks

SN Name & Age(yrs) S N Name & Age(yrs)

1 Dinesh 40 6 Rajiv 25
2 Pinki 10 7 Vaishali 15
3 Krish 13 8 Randeep 55
4 Pradeep 35 9 Rohit 12
5 Mala 38 10 Piyush 34

Resting Heart Rate Graph

1st week 2nd week 3rd week

94
90 92 90
85
82 84 82 81
84
81
78 80 78 78 80
75 76 75 75 74 76 73 75
72 70 71
68
64 66

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