Physical Education

INTRODUCTION

The meaning of physical education is always misunderstood.
Physical Education is "education through the physical". It aims to develop students’ 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.
It also develops students’ confidence and generic skills, especially those of collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and aesthetic appreciation.

What is physical education

PHYSICAL - Relate to body
EDUCATION - Knowledge

MEANING

The word physical education is derived from two separate words Physical and Education. The word Physical is related to the body, it may relate to any one or all of the bodily characteristics, it may be physical strength, physical endurance, physical fitness, physical appearance, or physical health.

 The word education means systematic instructions or training or preparation for life or for some particular task.
The combined meaning of these two words would be that systematic instructions or training which relate to physical activities or program of activities, necessary for growth and maintenance of the human body, development of physical powers, or cultivation of physical skills.

In short, Physical education is defined as a process of learning through physical activities, designed to improve physical fitness, develop motor skills, knowledge and behavior of healthy and active living, sportsmanship, and emotional intelligence. Thus, Physical Education is not only aimed at physical development but also includes the development of the individual as a whole.

DEFINITIONS

There are so many definitions about Physical education given by various experts.

According to Oberteuffer, "Physical Education is the sum of those experiences which comes to the individual through movements."

According to JF William, "Physical education is the sum of man's physical activities selected as to kind and conducted as to outcomes."

According to JB Nash, "Physical education is that field of education which deals with big muscles activities and their related responses."

According to American Alliance for health, physical education, recreation, and dance, “Physical Education is education through physical activities which are selected and carried as with regard to value in human growth, development and behavior”