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MODULE-1 Introduction and Historical Development

Concept of Physical
Education and Yog
Physical Education, Madras. Y.M.C.A was founded in 1920 by Mr. H.C. Buck.
In 1931, the Govt. College of Physical Education, Hyderabad and in 1932, The
Christian College of Physical Education, Lucknow, were established. In 1938,
The Training Institute of Physical Education, Khandiyali (Bombay) also came
into existence. In 1914, ‘Vyayam Prasarak Mandal ‘ Amaravati, was set up to
serve the cause of Physical education in India.

1.2.4 Post- Independence Period
Note
India regained her freedom in 1947; This necessitated the formulation of new
educational policy to build up a new nation. The subject of education was
entrusted to the states and the centre retained with itself the matters of
co-ordination and formulation of national policy on education keeping in view
national objectives. A large number of schools were established in the country.
Education was made free and compulsory up to the age of 14 years. Hundreds of
new colleges and universities came into existence to meet the needs of the country.

Netaji Subhash National Institute for Sports (NSNIS)
National Institute of Sports was established by the Government of India for
academics and coaching in sports. Now it is renamed as Netaji Subhash National
Institute of Sports, in 1973. It is in Patiala.

National Discipline Scheme

The National Discipline Scheme came in to existence on July 24, 1954 at Lajpat
Nagar, New Delhi. It was in 1965 that N.D.S. was merged with A.C.C. (Auxiliary
Cadet Corps) on the recommendation of the Kunzuru Committee. Finally this
scheme came to be known as National Fitness Corps (N .F .C).

National Caded Corps (NCC)

The N.C.C was introduced in the year 1948 by an act of the parliament. Since
then it has expanded in the whole country. The scheme was operated by the
Ministry of Defence in co-operation with the state governments, through the
Director General of N.C.C. It consisted of three sections i.e. senior, junior and
girls.

Indian Olympic Association (I.O.A.)

In 1927, the Indian Olympic Association came into existence. Since then it has
been functioning in India and is affiliated with the International Olympic
Committee.

Compulsory Physical Education in Schools
In 1962, after the Indo-China war, the government of India decided to give serious
consideration to a scheme of compulsory physical education in schools. It was

Physical Education and Yog

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