Sports and Wellness Class 6 English Chapter 4 CBSE Notes 2025-26

Change of Heart – Summary and Key Points The narrative centers on Prabhat, a student who dislikes losing and always wants to win. He only plays games he is confident of winning, especially badminton. When a skilled new student, Surya, joins the school, Prabhat is pitted against him in a friendly badminton match. Even though Surya plays well and enjoys the game, Prabhat cheats to secure victory by altering the scoreboard. Despite his win, Prabhat feels restless and unsatisfied, especially after noticing that Surya shows no disappointment about losing.

Prabhat observes Surya’s happiness in both success and failure, leading him to understand true enjoyment in games is not only about keeping score, but about participating and trying one’s best. 

Gradually, Prabhat’s attitude changes—he begins to value fun, enjoyment, and fairness, earning praise from his peers for his improved sporting spirit. The story teaches students the importance of accepting both victory and defeat, and that true sportsmanship is about effort and positive attitude, not just winning.

Vocabulary and Important Terms

• Opponent: Someone you compete against in a game.
• Sporting Spirit: Being fair and respecting all players, regardless of the result.
• Friendly Match: A game played mainly for fun, not competition.
• Tally of Marks: The recorded score or points during a game.

Comprehension and Reflection

• Prabhat initially did not enjoy games because he focused only on winning and feared losing.
• He learned from Surya that the enjoyment of the game was more important than the result.
• Sporting spirit means being honest, kind, and positive in games, winning or losing gracefully.

Grammar – Past Perfect and Verbs Students practiced identifying and placing verbs according to events that happened first or later. For example, in the sentence “Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well,” “had played” is the first (old) action, and “was discussing” is the new action. Students also filled in blanks by making correct forms: “Prabhat had finished his homework before going to the badminton match.” Such activities build skill in distinguishing action sequencing in narratives.

Diary Writing Practice Learners are guided to reconstruct Prabhat’s inner thoughts through diary entries, using prompts like, “I do not feel happy about it,” and “Surya did not feel bad about losing.” This helps develop writing skills, empathy, and the ability to reflect on personal growth and emotions.

Speaking and Social Skills The unit promotes polite expression with phrases like “please,” “thank you,” and “sorry” for classroom situations. Speaking activities encourage students to request, apologize, or express gratitude, reinforcing respectful and effective communication during group work or play.

Learnings from Indian Sportspersons Students read bio-sketches of Indian athletes such as Deepika Kumari and Neeraj Chopra. Their achievements, despite simple beginnings, inspire students to pursue goals with determination and dedication. The resources also include links for more information about sports awards, encouraging students to research further.

The Winner (Poem) – Key Messages The poem “The Winner” by Georgia Heard celebrates the joy of playing games outdoors in the evening. It uses simple imagery to describe children playing ball, the feeling of exhaustion, and the moment when night falls, signaling the end of playtime. The poem reminds readers that sometimes, when it gets dark, the “night wins” and play ends, highlighting the natural rhythm of play and rest.

• Key lines: “We run so fast I can’t even catch my breath.” and “Night wins!”
• Meaning: Play is about enjoyment and community, and it’s important to recognize when it’s time to pause.

Poetic Devices

• Personification: “Night wins!” gives the night a human quality.
• Repetition and Pattern: The breaking up of lines (“I / can’t / even / catch / my / breath”) shows exhaustion.

Yoga – A Way of Life (Key Concepts) Yoga is introduced as a holistic method for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Originating in ancient India, the word yoga means ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’, showing the unity of mind and body. Sage Patanjali’s ‘Yoga Sutras’ are mentioned as the foundation. The importance of yoga is highlighted for students, with reference to International Yoga Day (21st June) and the launch of the WHO mYoga App.

Major Benefits of Yoga

• Increases flexibility, muscular strength, and balance.
• Reduces body pain (like lower back pain) through different asanas.
• Promotes good sleep and concentration by calming the mind.
• Improves immunity, heart health, and manages stress.
• Encourages good habits and a positive lifestyle.

Vocabulary is expanded with related terms: “practice” (noun, as in yoga practice) and “practise” (verb, as in to practise yoga), “advice” and “advise”, and students use these in sentences. Activities also include listening exercises, writing short paragraphs about their own experiences, and exploring further about yoga poses and sporting activities.

Fun Activities and Riddles Riddles are included to build thinking and comprehension:

• “I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even.” Answer: Seven.
• Playful listening tasks help develop language skills in fun ways.

Learnings about Teamwork and Culture The unit also encourages students to discover and play indigenous and native games from their own regions or other parts of India, building knowledge about Indian culture, teamwork, and inclusivity.

Takeaways Unit 4 of Class 6 English helps students grow emotionally and socially through stories, poetry, and real-life examples. It emphasizes the joy of participation, the value of fairness, the benefits of yoga, and the inspiration drawn from sports achievers. The activities and discussions aim for students to develop not just academic understanding but also a positive and healthy lifestyle.