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MODULE-1 Introduction and Historical Development

Concept of Physical
Education and Yog
strength, speed endurance, flexibility, health, coordination and performance. It
generally contrasts the body with the mind. The word ‘education’ means
systematic instructions or training or preparation for life or for some particular
assignments.
Physical Education is a science of complete development of the individual by
participating in physical activities and sports.
Note
Do you know?
Physical Education is now a days connected with biological, sociological,
psychological, philosophical, political and cultural aspects of life. It deals
with totality of human behaviour which makes man different from other
species.

Today, Physical Education is defined as an educational process that uses
physical activity as a means to help individuals acquire skills, fitness,
knowledge and attitudes that contribute to their optimal development as well
being, (Wuest & Bucher 2010).

Physical education contributes towards the development of the individual by
participating in physical activities and sports, thus Physical education is very
important.

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