Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary Physical Education & Sports exam-day guide
Punjab PSEB Senior Secondary Physical Education & Sports · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Bring your PSEB practical admit card / roll number slip
Carry the same admit card or roll number document issued for your theory papers. If you have misplaced it, contact your school's exam in-charge immediately - replacement procedure is set by PSEB and your school; confirm with the provider.
Bring school ID card and one photo ID
A passport-style photograph and your school identity card help if the examiner needs to verify identity. The exact list of accepted IDs is fixed by PSEB; confirm with the provider or your school coordinator before the day.
Carry the practical file / record book if your school requires it
Many schools ask candidates to submit a written practical record (project file, fitness test record, or game report). Whether it is marked and what it must contain is decided by your school and the examiner's instructions - confirm with the provider.
Wear proper sports kit and shoes
Comfortable sports uniform, non-marking sports shoes, and a spare pair of socks. Avoid new shoes on the day; blisters will hurt your performance in the running and game items.
Bring a water bottle and a light snack
Practical tests can run for hours with long waiting periods. Stay hydrated between stations; avoid heavy food right before running or game play.
Carry a small towel and any prescribed medication
If you have asthma, allergies, or any condition needing an inhaler or medicine, bring it and tell the examiner before activity starts. Do not hide a medical condition.
Know your chosen game/sport and its basic rules
Be ready to demonstrate basic skills and explain simple rules, terminology, and court/field dimensions of the game you selected. Revise from your own class notes and textbook.
Prepare for the fitness test items on your syllabus
Typical items include sprint, endurance run, sit-ups, sit-and-reach, and shuttle run, but the exact battery and scoring tables are prescribed by PSEB - confirm the current list with the provider or your teacher.
Rehearse your viva answers aloud
Practise short spoken answers on training principles, warm-up and cool-down, first aid basics, and your game. Speaking clearly matters more than long answers.
Check reporting time and venue with your school
Confirm the exact date, time, and ground/hall with your school exam in-charge. PSEB practical schedules are notified through schools; do not rely on hearsay.
Arrange transport and reach early
Plan to arrive at least 30–45 minutes before reporting time to allow for attendance, warm-up, and settling nerves.
Warm up before your turn
Do 5–10 minutes of light jogging, dynamic stretches, and sport-specific drills so your first sprint or jump is not your body's first movement of the day.
Plan the day
Confirm date, reporting time, and venue with your school exam in-charge. Re-read the practical syllabus and the list of fitness items and skills to be tested. Check that your sports kit, shoes, and record file are ready. Sleep 7–8 hours each night; avoid starting any new hard training.
Do one light practice session: easy jog, stretching, and a few repetitions of each fitness item at moderate effort. Do not train to exhaustion. Practise your game skills briefly and rehearse viva answers with a friend.
Stop hard training. Eat normal, familiar meals - nothing new or very spicy. Pack your bag: admit card, ID, photo, kit, shoes, socks, water bottle, towel, snack, medication. Charge your phone and confirm your ride. Sleep early.
Eat a light, familiar breakfast at least 1.5–2 hours before activity; sip water. Wear your kit and shoes. Reach the venue 30–45 minutes early, report for attendance, and listen carefully to the examiner's instructions.
Do a short warm-up for the specific item: easy jogging and dynamic mobility before the sprint or shuttle run, gentle stretching before sit-and-reach, and sport-specific drills before the game. Ask the examiner to repeat any instruction you did not hear.
Give your best effort on each item but stop immediately if you feel chest pain, dizziness, or severe breathlessness, and inform the examiner. Between stations, walk to cool down, sip water, and stay shaded. Keep your file and kit together.
Cool down with a slow walk and light stretching. Confirm with the examiner or school staff that your marks are recorded and your file submitted. Collect all your belongings and note any follow-up instructions.
Rules to check
Carry and show your admit card and ID whenever the examiner asks; candidates without valid documents may not be allowed to appear - confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
Follow the examiner's instructions exactly on order of stations, number of attempts, and rest intervals; do not argue or re-attempt an item without permission.
Sportsmanship and discipline are part of the assessment: no foul language, no arguing with opponents, no deliberate fouls, and respect the referee's decisions in game play.
Report any injury, illness, or medical condition (asthma, heart condition, recent fracture) to the examiner before starting; a medical certificate may be required - confirm the procedure with the provider.
Do not use unfair means: no performance-enhancing substances, no tampered records, and no proxy appearance. This can lead to cancellation of your practical marks.
Water and rest breaks are usually allowed between stations, but not during a timed item; ask the examiner if you need a break for a medical reason.
The marking scheme, weightage of each item, and pass criteria are prescribed by PSEB - do not assume them from seniors or coaching centres; confirm with the provider or your teacher.
Keep the venue and ground clean; do not damage equipment, and return any equipment you use to its place after your turn.