UNIT-1
Changing Trends and Careers in Physical Education
1. Concept, Aims & Objectives of Physical Education.
2. Development of Physical Education in India – Post Independence.
3. Changing Trends in Sports- playing surface, wearable gear and sports equipment, Technological
advancements.
4. Career options in Physical Education
5.Khelo India and Fit India program
Meaning/Concept of Physical Education
Physical Education is a combination of two words:
• Physical: Related to the body — strength, fitness, health, endurance, and
appearance.
• Education: Preparation for life.
Physical Education means systematic training of an individual using their
own body to achieve fitness, strength, and overall development.
Definition of Physical Education
• Jay B. Nash: "Physical Education is that phase of education which deals
with big muscle activities and related responses."
• Charles A. Bucher: "Physical Education is an integral part of education
aimed at improving human performance through selected physical
activities."
Aim of Physical Education
The main aim is the complete and balanced development of an individual
for healthy living and better sports performance.
Objectives of Physical Education
1. Physical Fitness and Health:
Develop physical fitness and healthy habits (sleep, exercise, diet).
2. Organ System Development:
Strengthen systems like respiratory, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and
muscular systems.
3. Neuro-Muscular Coordination:
Improve coordination between the nervous and muscular systems for
better balance and control.
4. Emotional Development:
Teach emotional control and stability — handling success, failure, anger,
jealousy, etc.
5. Social Development:
Build qualities like cooperation, teamwork, fair play, loyalty, and
sportsmanship.
6. Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem:
Boost self-worth, independence, assertiveness, and self-control.
, 7. Constructive Use of Leisure Time:
Channelize surplus energy into positive activities through physical
involvement.
Development of Physical Education in India (Post-Independence)
Year Initiative Purpose
Improve standards of sports and
1948 Tara Chand Committee
games.
Make physical education
1950 CABPER (Central Advisory Board)
compulsory at all school levels.
Motivate Indian youth towards
1951 Asian Games (New Delhi)
sports.
Train athletes and
1953 Rajkumari Coaching Scheme
sportspersons.
LCPE (LAKSHMIBAI COLLEGE OF
First Physical Education
1957 PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
College (now LNIPE).
GWALIOR)
National Institute of Sports (NIS),
1961 Produce well-qualified coaches.
Patiala
Oversee sports development
1984 Sports Authority of India (SAI)
and set up sports hostels.
Raise the standard of sports in
1988 First National Sports Policy
India.
Promote Health and Physical
1988 NCERT Curriculum Development
Education in schools.
Physical Education as a core
2000 NCERT Core Subject Inclusion
subject at all school levels.
"Broad-basing of Sports" and
2001 National Sports Policy "Achieving Excellence in
Sports".
2017- Talent search, infrastructure
KHELO INDIA PROGRAMME
18 development.
Made Physical Education
2018 CBSE Mainstreaming PE compulsory from Class IX to
XII.
Promote fitness and indigenous
2019 Fit India Movement
sports.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme Train medal hopefuls for
2020
(TOPS) Olympics and Paralympics.
Changing Trends and Careers in Physical Education
1. Concept, Aims & Objectives of Physical Education.
2. Development of Physical Education in India – Post Independence.
3. Changing Trends in Sports- playing surface, wearable gear and sports equipment, Technological
advancements.
4. Career options in Physical Education
5.Khelo India and Fit India program
Meaning/Concept of Physical Education
Physical Education is a combination of two words:
• Physical: Related to the body — strength, fitness, health, endurance, and
appearance.
• Education: Preparation for life.
Physical Education means systematic training of an individual using their
own body to achieve fitness, strength, and overall development.
Definition of Physical Education
• Jay B. Nash: "Physical Education is that phase of education which deals
with big muscle activities and related responses."
• Charles A. Bucher: "Physical Education is an integral part of education
aimed at improving human performance through selected physical
activities."
Aim of Physical Education
The main aim is the complete and balanced development of an individual
for healthy living and better sports performance.
Objectives of Physical Education
1. Physical Fitness and Health:
Develop physical fitness and healthy habits (sleep, exercise, diet).
2. Organ System Development:
Strengthen systems like respiratory, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and
muscular systems.
3. Neuro-Muscular Coordination:
Improve coordination between the nervous and muscular systems for
better balance and control.
4. Emotional Development:
Teach emotional control and stability — handling success, failure, anger,
jealousy, etc.
5. Social Development:
Build qualities like cooperation, teamwork, fair play, loyalty, and
sportsmanship.
6. Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem:
Boost self-worth, independence, assertiveness, and self-control.
, 7. Constructive Use of Leisure Time:
Channelize surplus energy into positive activities through physical
involvement.
Development of Physical Education in India (Post-Independence)
Year Initiative Purpose
Improve standards of sports and
1948 Tara Chand Committee
games.
Make physical education
1950 CABPER (Central Advisory Board)
compulsory at all school levels.
Motivate Indian youth towards
1951 Asian Games (New Delhi)
sports.
Train athletes and
1953 Rajkumari Coaching Scheme
sportspersons.
LCPE (LAKSHMIBAI COLLEGE OF
First Physical Education
1957 PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
College (now LNIPE).
GWALIOR)
National Institute of Sports (NIS),
1961 Produce well-qualified coaches.
Patiala
Oversee sports development
1984 Sports Authority of India (SAI)
and set up sports hostels.
Raise the standard of sports in
1988 First National Sports Policy
India.
Promote Health and Physical
1988 NCERT Curriculum Development
Education in schools.
Physical Education as a core
2000 NCERT Core Subject Inclusion
subject at all school levels.
"Broad-basing of Sports" and
2001 National Sports Policy "Achieving Excellence in
Sports".
2017- Talent search, infrastructure
KHELO INDIA PROGRAMME
18 development.
Made Physical Education
2018 CBSE Mainstreaming PE compulsory from Class IX to
XII.
Promote fitness and indigenous
2019 Fit India Movement
sports.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme Train medal hopefuls for
2020
(TOPS) Olympics and Paralympics.
