This document discusses physical education, including its definition, aims, objectives, and career options. It defines physical education as the development of physically, mentally, emotionally and socially fit citizens through physical activity. The objectives of physical education are physical, mental, social, neuro-muscular, and emotional development as well as health. Career options discussed include teaching, coaching, health-related fields, administration, performance, and communication media.

1. Changing
Trends and
Career in
Physical
Education

2. Changing Trends and Career in
Physical Education
 Definition of Physical Education
 Aims & Objectives of Physical Education
 Development of Physical Education–Post
Independence
 Concept & Principles of Integrated Physical
Education
 Concept & Principles of Adaptive Physical
Education
 Special Olympic Bharat
 Career Options in Physical Education

3. INTRODUCTION:
 Physical Education is an integral part of the total
education process.
 Physical Education has various aims and
objectives to understand.
 In ancient India, physical activities were the
essential part of life.
 In ancient Greece, much stress was laid down on
Physical Education.
 Great philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle and
Plato were of opinion that physical training is a
must for youth.

4. DEFINITION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 “Physical Education is sum of those experiences which
come to the individual through movement.”-Delbert
 “Physical Education is sum of changes in the individual
caused by experience involving motor activity.”- R.
Cassidy
 “Physical Education is the way of education through
physical activities, which are selected and carried on with
regard to values in human growth, development and
behavior.”- AAPHERD
 “Physical Education is an integral part of total education
processes and has its aim- the development of physically,
mentally, emotionally and socially fit citizens through the
medium of physical activity which have been selected with
a view to realizing these outcomes.”

5. AIM & OBJECTIVE OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Aim of Physical Education-
 Over all development of an Individual
Objectives of Physical Education-
 Neuro- Muscular Coordination
 Development of Health
 Social Development
 Emotional Development
 Mental Development
 Physical Development

6. 1. Physical Development :
 Foremost objective & related with physical
development.
 Development of organ systems such as
circulatory system, nervous system, muscular
system, digestive system etc.
 During physical activities, the body demands
more and more from various systems and
organs, which in turn have to function
optimally to cope with the stress of activity

7. 2. Mental Development :
 Physical activities require alertness of
mind, deep concentration and calculated
movements
 It includes rules & regulations, techniques
of games, anatomical & physiological
studies, health & diseases
 Participation teaches to draw conclusions,
to face new situations and to take
decisions independently

8. 3. Social Development :
 Physical Education provides ample
opportunities to its participants to interact
with other individual and groups.
 This gives wholesome experience to learn
social norms.
 Individual develops social qualities &
social habits.
 Values of competition and co-operation are
also inculcated.

9. 4. Neuro-Muscular Coordination:
 Concern with better co-ordination between
nervous system and muscular system.
 Good neuro-muscular co-ordination helps to
keep of fatigue during vigorous activities.
 Improves working with various equipment and
tools.
 Also known as psycho motor development or
co-ordination development.

10. 5. Emotional Development :
 Physical education aims at emotional stability
which helps in facing any type of situation.
 Competitions are an indispensable part and
are characterized by success and failure.
 Physical education teaches to accept success
and failure gracefully , which are also helpful
through out the lifetime.

11. 6. Development of Health :
 Health knowledge is a part and parcel of P.E.
Programme.
 School health education programme includes
not only principles and important rules of health
education but also information regarding
healthy living and community health.
 It also speaks of health hazards in society like
alcohol , smoking ,drug addiction etc.
 This knowledge builds a healthy and positive
life style and society.

12. PHYSICAL EDUCATION &
CAREER OPTIONS
1. Teaching Career In Physical Education
2. Coaching career in physical education
3. Health related careers
4. Administration related careers
5. Performance related careers
6. Careers in Communication Media

13. Coaching Career in Physical
Education
 1.Career as a coach in middle school, high
school, senior secondary school, college and
university
 2.State Sports Department and Sports
Authority of India (SAI)
 3.Coaching the professional teams,
commercial sports clubs, private enterprises
and public sectors
 4.Coaching in a non-school setting like sports
academy

14. Teaching Career in Physical
Education
 1.Elementary School
 2.Middle School
 3.High School
 4.Senior Secondary School
 5.College and University

15. Health related Career in Physical
Education
 1.Health and weight control clubs
a) Playing facility like Squash, Tennis,
swimming etc.
b) Saunas, Steam Rooms, Massages etc
c) Diet & Nutrition advice
 2. Athletic training
a) Prevention of sports injuries
b) Rehabilitation of injured athletes

16. Administration related Career in
Physical Education
 1.Sports administration
a) Department of Physical Education
b) Sports Department
 2.Sports Facilities Management
a) Management of gymnasium, fitness
centre, aquatic centres etc
b) Management of stadiums, sports complexes,
 3.Industrial Recreation
a) MNC
b)National Companies provide recreational &
sports facilities for employees
 4.Sports Marketing and promotions

17. Performance related Career in
Physical Education
 1. As Players -Participate as player in
professional sports
 2. As an Officials-
a) Conduction of sports tournaments
b) Referee, umpire, timekeeper, linesman,
recorder, scorer etc.

18. Communication Media related
Career in Physical Education
 1. Sports Journalism
 2. Book Writing
 3. Sports Photography
 4. Book Publishing
 5. Sports Broadcasting