What is Physical Education ?

Delbert Obertenffer states:

“Physical Education is the sum of those experiences which
come to the individual through movements.”

Jay B.Nash states:

“Physical Education is that field of education which deals
with muscle activities and their related responses.”
 So, Physical Education
means to enable the
child or student to have
total physical growth
and development
to lead a happy and
prosperous life as an
adult member of the
community
What is the significance of Physical Education…?

• Physical Education is Develops physical fitness

important for the • for stronger bones
wholesome development • for weight regulation
of an individual • for health promotion
 • Physical Education is
Develops leadership
helpful in:
quality
• Reducing risk of heart
• Improves self confidence
diseases
• Develops self discipline • Stress reduction
• Develops moral values • Making our lifestyle more
• Develops functional active
knowledge • Cultural pursuits
• Sublimation of emotions
• Development of
cooperation and
• team work
• Development of sentiment
of loyalty
• To set up career
 Physical Education aims to help students:
• Develop motor skills, acquire necessary knowledge
through physical activities and cultivate positive
values and attitudes for the development of an active
and healthy lifestyle
• Acquire good health, physical fitness and bodily
coordination through participating regularly in
physical activity
• Promote desirable moral behaviours, cooperation in
communal life, ability to make decisions, and the
appreciation of aesthetic movement
• Have basic competence and confidence to face different
challenges