Primitive history of Physical Education

Primitive man moves according to their satisfaction, needs and necessity. They just live according to their
needs and protection. Physical activities were not organized by them. Because their motives about this
are for searching foods and protects their selves from their enemies, their gregarious nature was innate
and drives only by mating and propagation that gives them desire to dance and play which not being
organized.

History of Physical Education

>> The brief history of physical education would start in just about 1820 when schools focused on
gymnastics, hygiene training and care and development of the human body.

>> physical education became a formal requirement following the civil war when many states opted to
pass laws that required schools to incorporate a substantial physical education component into their
curriculums.

>> In 1970, an amendment was made to the Federal Education Act that allowed women from high school
and college to compete in athletic competitions.

>> Late in the twentieth century there was certainly a decline in the commitment to physical education.

>>recently, because the use of technology nowadays that lead the children to obesity. The government
has re-signaled its commitment to physical education by making it mandatory in public schools in early
classes.

Goals of Physical Education

To develop physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to use these
to perform in a wide range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle.

Objectives in Physical Education

The main objective is fostering physical education and the teaching how to implement it in social,
professional, physical and recreational activities.

Functions of Physical Education

1. Skills Development

2. Sportsmanship

3. Good health