Physical Education: Employability and Vocational Skills is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook specially designed according to the NSQF-based elective syllabus prescribed by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB). Authored by Dr. S. Priya Dharishini and A.K. Jain, this book integrates essential life skills, vocational knowledge, and the fundamentals of physical education into one holistic resource.

The book is divided into two key parts:

Part A: Employability Skills

• Unit I: Communication Skills – Covers effective verbal and non-verbal communication, public speaking, pronunciation, and grammar.

• Unit II: Self-Management Skills – Focuses on stress management, emotional intelligence, goal setting, and time management.

• Unit III: ICT Skills – Provides basics of computer hardware/software, internet use, and digital tools in professional and personal settings.

• Unit IV: Entrepreneurship Skills – Explores entrepreneurial mindset, market understanding, business planning, and case studies.

• Unit V: Green Skills – Highlights sustainability, green economy sectors, and environmental policies and stakeholders.

Each unit is supported with MCQs, short and long questions to reinforce learning and understanding.

Part B: Physical Education

• Unit I: Introduction to Physical Education – Discusses the importance of physical, emotional, and social development through sports.

• Unit II: Props and Equipment – Differentiates between props and sports equipment, with emphasis on safety and maintenance.

• Unit III: Hygiene and Safety – Includes hygiene practices, nutrition, hydration, first aid, and CPR.

• Unit IV: Sports and Fitness – Covers both team and individual sports, fitness routines, workout phases, and body system responses.

• Unit V: Career Options – Outlines diverse career pathways in health, sports, media, sales, defence, and fitness industries.

This book is an ideal choice for Class 11 students pursuing physical education as an elective, preparing them not only academically but also professionally, in alignment with India’s National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).