Health and Physical Education (including Yoga) is an integral part of the school curriculum, towards an overall development of the child. With this view, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is in the process of developing textbooks on Health and Physical Education for Classes IX . The present textbook – Health and Physical Education for Class IX, focuses on a holistic understanding of health highlighting importance of exercise, games and sports, nutrition and the environment. This book also provides a scope to discuss the psycho-social and mental health related issues of children and collective responsibilities for healthy community living. Given the interdisciplinary nature of this subject, cross references have also been mentioned.