FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Author: Dr. Vivek Chaudhary

Foundations of Physical Education deal with all basic concepts, criteria, techniques, and activities, knowledge of which is necessary for every successful physical education teacher. Describing various aspects of modern age physical education and general education the book makes elucidation on biological, psychological, and social interpretation and foundations of physical education. Physical Education is the process by which changes in the individual are bought about through movement experiences. Physical Education aims not only at physical development but is also concerned with the education of the whole person through physical activities. It would not be wrong if we say that Physical education is the play - way method of education. Physical education is an important part of every school curriculum and a class every pupil awaits. Physical education is that segment of the daily timetable that every student eagerly waits to attend, as it is the only official time when the students can be on the grounds, engaged in their favorite sports. One of the main objectives of physical education is to bring this element of joy to the academic orientation of schools. Physical education aims at dedicating a daily time for some physical activity for the students. The physical training class, as it is also called, involves sports, games, exercise, and most importantly, a break from the sedentary learning indoors. The aim of this book is a careful selection of the important aspects of physical administration written by the authorities on the subject through the ages. 

Contents:

Chapters: Meaning and Definition of Physical Education, Sociological Aspects of Physical Education, Education and Physical Fitness, Analytical Philosophy of Education and Physical Education, Physical Education, Sport and Academic Achievement, Moral Education  Through Physical Education, Development of Physical Education in the School, Physical Activity, Fitness, and Physical Education, Approaches to Physical Education in Schools.

ISBN 978-81-7216-515-4

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