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How to use the Study Material

Congratulation! You have accepted the challenge to be a self-learner. NIOS is with you at
every step and has developed in the material in Physical Education and Yog with the help of a
team of experts, keeping you in mind. A format supporting independent learning has been
followed. If you follow the instructions given, then you will be able to get the best out of this
material. The relevant icons used in the material will guide you. These icons have been ex-
plained below for your convenience.

Title: will give a clear indication of the contents within. Do read it.
Introduction: This will introduce you to the lesson linking it to the previous one.

Objectives: These are statements that explain what you are expected to learn from
the lesson. The objectives will also help you to check what you have learnt after
you have gone through the lesson. Do read them.

Content: Total content has been divided into sections and subsections. Section
leads you from one content element to another and subsections help in comprehen-
sion of the concepts in the content elements.

Notes: Each page carries empty space in the side margins, for you to write impor-
tant points or make notes.
Intext Questions: Very short answer self check questions are asked after every
section, the answers to which are given at the end of the lesson. These will help you
to check your progress. Do solve them. Successful completion will allow you to
decide whether to proceed further or go back and learn again.
What You Have Learnt: This is the summary of the main points of the lesson. It
will help in recapitulation and revision. You are welcome to add your own points to
it also.
Terminal Exercises: These are long and short questions that provide an opportu-
nity to practice for a clear understanding of the whole topic.

Do You Know: This box provides additional information. The text in boxes is
important and must be given attention. It is not meant for evaluation, but only to
improve your general knowledge.

Answers : These will help you to know how correctly you have answered the
questions.

Activities: Certain activities have been suggested for better understanding of the
concept.