What do the Grade 7 Health and Physical Education cards cover?

11 cards across 7 chapters of the national textbook: Concepts of physical education and sports, Social and emotional development, Physical fitness, Fundamentals of athletics, Gymnastics, Fundamental skills of shooting and spike and Traditional dances and cultural games in Ethiopia and Africa. You can take any chapter one card at a time on the page itself.

Is there a national exam in Grade 7?

No. Ethiopia sets national exams in Grade 6, Grade 8 and Grade 12 only. These cards are for your school's own exams, and for the national exam that comes a few years later.

Where do these cards come from?

They are drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, the Ministry of Education textbook for this grade. A second pass that cannot see the chapter then re-derives every formula, constant and table row, and anything it cannot confirm is held back instead of published.

Yes. Every card here is free to read and the printable sheet is free to download. Neither needs an account.

When was this last checked?

30 August 2026. Cards arrive chapter by chapter, and the line under each one says when that card was last read through.

Ethiopian Grade 7 Health and Physical Education short notes

Concepts of physical education and sports

Personal Hygiene Rules in SportsRule1 · 2 · 3

Rule	Hygiene Action	Purpose
1	Clean and cover wounds	Prevent entry of germs and dirt into the body
2	Wash hands or take a shower	Remove sweat and maintain physical cleanness
3	Clean sport wears and gear	Maintain good hygiene and health after activity

When you use it

Use these basic hygiene measures before, during, and after taking part in physical activities.

Watch out

Never leave open wounds uncovered during physical activities, as germs and dirt can cause infections.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 1-15, then checked twice before it went up

Social and emotional development

Active Breathing for Self-ManagementMethod

When you use it

Use when feeling upset, worried, or overly excited to calm the body down and increase mental focus.

Watch out

Do not rush the breathing: inhale slowly while thinking 'I am...' and exhale with your chosen relaxation word.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 16-28, then checked twice before it went up

Physical fitness

Muscular Endurance Exercise TechniquesMethod

When you use it

Use when performing or describing the correct procedures for push-ups, squat jumps, and modified pull-ups.

Watch out

In push-ups, if toes cannot support the body, modify by placing knees on the ground instead of breaking plank posture.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 29-45, then checked twice before it went up

Fundamentals of athletics

Baton Exchange in Sprint RelayMethod

When you use it

Use when passing the baton between runners in 4x100m or 4x400m relay races.

Watch out

The baton must be exchanged completely within the 20 meter change-over zone, and the receiver in a 4x100m race must not look back at the incoming runner.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 46-58, then checked twice before it went up

Hurdle Running TechniqueMethod

When you use it

Use when clearing obstacles rhythmically at speed during hurdle events.

Watch out

Do not straighten the lead leg completely over the hurdle, and never approach hurdles from the wrong direction.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 46-58, then checked twice before it went up

Gymnastics

Forward Roll TechniqueMethod1 · 2 · 3 · +1

Step	Action
1	Stand on a mat, enter a squat position with feet together, and place hands shoulder-width apart facing forward.
2	Drop the head between the arms with the chin tucked toward the chest.
3	Roll forward onto the upper back while keeping legs straight and toes pointed.
4	Stand up smoothly without using hands for support on the floor.

When you use it

Use these steps to execute a basic gymnastics forward roll on a mat from start to finish.

Watch out

Do not roll onto the crown of the head, and do not push off the floor with hands when standing up.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 59-72, then checked twice before it went up

Headstand and Roll TechniqueMethod1 · 2 · 3 · +2

Step	Action
1	Measure elbow width and place forearms on the mat to form a triangle with interlaced fingers.
2	Place the top of the forehead on the mat inside the interlaced hands.
3	Lift hips, straighten legs, and walk feet toward forehead until hips are above shoulders.
4	Gently bring knees toward chest, hold for 5 seconds, then slowly straighten legs.
5	Drop head between arms and roll forward to finish.

When you use it

Use these sequential steps to perform an inverted headstand and safely transition into a forward roll.

Watch out

Do not place the head outside the triangle formed by the forearms, and never initiate the forward roll without dropping the head between the arms.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 59-72, then checked twice before it went up

Fundamental skills of shooting and spike

Football Shooting TechniquesReference tableInside of the foot · Full instep · Outside of the foot

Shooting Type	Main Purpose	Foot Position	Common Fault
Inside of the foot	Maximum accuracy and short shoots	Turned outward	Shooting with toe
Full instep	Maximum power and long shoots	Toe pointed down to the ground	Ball met too high above center
Outside of the foot	Curving the path of the ball	Toe turned inward	Failing to follow through

When you use it

Use this guide to select the proper foot surface depending on whether the shot requires accuracy, maximum power, or curve.

Watch out

Do not lean backward on full instep shots, as this causes loss of balance and sends the ball over the goal.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 73-91, then checked twice before it went up

Handball Jump Shoot PhasesMethod1. Approach · 2. Take-off · 3. Shooting · +1

Phase	Key Action
1. Approach	Run forward to maximize acceleration, stepping on the foot opposite to the shooting hand.
2. Take-off	Jump explosively into the air from the take-off foot to generate maximum force.
3. Shooting	Raise shooting arm up and back to form a 90 degree L angle, rotate shoulders, and whip arm forward.
4. Landing	Land on the take-off foot with bent knees to absorb impact force safely.

When you use it

Follow these four consecutive phases to execute an effective jump shot over defenders in handball.

Watch out

Do not land with straight knees, as bending the knees upon landing is required to reduce the impact force.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, pages 73-91, then checked twice before it went up

Traditional dances and cultural games in Ethiopia and Africa

Genna Game Rules and SpecificationsRulePitch dimensions · Ball (Rure) · Stick · +2

Feature	Specification
Pitch dimensions	90 m to 100 m long by 45 m to 50 m wide
Ball (Rure)	Weight 100 g, circumference 25 cm to 30 cm
Stick	Weight 500 g to 550 g, length 100 cm
Players per team	10 players (including 1 goalkeeper) plus 5 bench
Match duration	Two 30 minute halves with a 10 minute break

When you use it

Use these specifications and safety rules when preparing the equipment and playing field for a Genna match.

Watch out

It is strictly prohibited to lift or place the curved stick above an opponent's knee during play.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, page 92 onwards, then checked twice before it went up

Korbo Game Rules and SpecificationsRuleCourt dimensions · Stick weight · Stick length · +1

Component	Male	Female
Court dimensions	10 m by 10 m	7 m by 10 m
Stick weight	650 g to 700 g	600 g to 650 g
Stick length	2 m	2 m
Throwing distance	10 m	10 m

When you use it

Use these rules and specifications when setting up, playing, or officiating a Korbo match.

Watch out

Retaining the hoop with the stick awards 2 points, whereas merely touching the rolling hoop awards 1 point.

Drafted from Grade 7 Health and Physical Education, page 92 onwards, then checked twice before it went up

Grade 7 Health and Physical Education

Concepts of physical education and sports

Social and emotional development

Physical fitness

Fundamentals of athletics

Gymnastics

Fundamental skills of shooting and spike

Traditional dances and cultural games in Ethiopia and Africa

The same subject in other years

Your other Grade 7 subjects

Questions students ask

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