Concept of Physical EducationUnit-1

Neeraj Kumar Mehra

Lecturer ,Health and Physical Education,

DIET Daryaganj,

New Delhi

Topics to be covered

• Meaning• Aims• Objectives

Definitionof

PhysicalEducation

Definition -1

Physical Education is the sum of those experiences which comes to

individual through movements. (Oberteuffer)

Definition - 2

Physical education is the sum of man’s physical activities selected

as to kind and conducted as to outcomes.

(J.F.Williams & C.L.Brownell)

Definition - 3

Physical education is that phase of whole field of education that deals

with big muscle activities.(J.B.Nash)

Definition - 4

Physical education is the sum of changes in the individual caused by experiences centering motor

activity.(Cassidy)

Indian View

Physical education is education. It is the education through physical activities

for the development of the total personality of the child to its fullness

and perfection in body , mind and spirit.

(Central Advisory Board of Physical Education and Recreation)

Meaning

PHYSICAL EDUCATION• is an integral part of the total

education process• and has as its aims• the development of...

physicallymentallysocially &emotionally fit citizens

• through the medium of physical activities

• that have been selected and planned

• to achieve specific outcomes

PHYSICAL EDUCATION is an integral part

of the total education processand has as its aims the development of:

through the medium of physical activities that have been selected and planned

to achieve specific outcomes.

physically

mentally

socially &

emotionally fit citizens

What are Objectives?

Short-term statements of specific outcomes that build cumulatively

to reach a goal.

Objectives of

Physical Education

Physical Development

• Foremost objective and related with physical development

• Development of organ systems such as circulatory system, nervous system, muscular system ,digestive system.

• Development in size ,shape and efficiency of organic systems due to effects of physical activities which are performed.

Mental Development• Related to mental development of an

individual.• Various physical activites need alertness of

mind, deep concentration and calculated movements

• Through participation in various activities individual learns to draw certain conclusions.

• Able to understand and faced situations in game

Social Development

• Related to development of social traits, essential for better adjustment in life.

• Everyone needs leadership qualities• Players come closer to each other inspite of

different culture , place etc.• Better source of attaining qualities like

fairplay, cooperation, sympathy, sportsmanship, courtesy

Neuro-Muscular Co-ordination• Concerned with better relationship between

nervous system and muscular system.• Physical activities provide ample

opportunities for the better neuro-muscular system.

• Reaction times becomes less through participation in physical activities.

• Accuracy and smooth function of our body• Keep off fatigue during physical activities.

Emotional Development

• Emotions are vital for every individual but excess are always bad.

• One of the major objective responsible for developing /controlling various emotions like fear, pleasure, hope ,wonder, anger etc

• By participating in various physical education programmes an individual starts having control over his/her emotions.

Development of Health

• Provide education about prevention of communicable diseases.

• Develops health related habits• There are various programmes about

recreation.• Modern physical education programmes

reduce the stress, tensions upto a large extent to promote health of an individual.

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Problematic Issues in PE• Personal experiences

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An Important Message!

Educating all children –

to achieve their Physical Best