This is a presentation about meaning of Physical Education and why it is significant, how it helps in wholesome development of an individual, all these questions are answered in this presentation.

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Meaning and Importance of PhysicalMeaning and Importance of Physical
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Institute of Teacher TrainingInstitute of Teacher Training
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Research (B.P.S.M.V.)Research (B.P.S.M.V.)

2. What is Physical Education ?What is Physical Education ?
Meaning and Definition of Physical EducationMeaning and Definition of Physical Education
Delbert Obertenffer states:Delbert Obertenffer states:
““Physical Education is the sum of those experiences which come to thePhysical Education is the sum of those experiences which come to the
individual through movements.”individual through movements.”
Jay B.Nash states:Jay B.Nash states:
““Physical Education is that field of education which deals with big musclePhysical Education is that field of education which deals with big muscle
activities and their related responses.”activities and their related responses.”

3. So, Physical Education means to enable the child orSo, Physical Education means to enable the child or
student to have total physical growth and development tostudent to have total physical growth and development to
lead a happy and prosperous life as an adult member oflead a happy and prosperous life as an adult member of
the community.the community.
Okay…Okay…
What is the significance PhysicalWhat is the significance Physical
Education…?Education…?

4. Importance/Significance of PhysicalImportance/Significance of Physical
EducationEducation
Montaigue writes:Montaigue writes:
““Physical education does neither train up thePhysical education does neither train up the
soul nor body but the whole man.”soul nor body but the whole man.”
 Physical Education is importantPhysical Education is important
for the wholesome developmentfor the wholesome development
of an individual:of an individual:

5. Develops physical fitnessDevelops physical fitness
o Stronger bonesStronger bones
o Weight regulationWeight regulation
o Health promotionHealth promotion
Develops leadership qualityDevelops leadership quality

6. Improves self confidenceImproves self confidence
Develops self disciplineDevelops self discipline
Develops moral valuesDevelops moral values
Develops functional knowledgeDevelops functional knowledge
• Physical Education is helpful in:Physical Education is helpful in:

7. Reducing risk of heart diseasesReducing risk of heart diseases
Stress reductionStress reduction
Making our lifestyle more activeMaking our lifestyle more active
Cultural pursuitsCultural pursuits

8. Sublimation of emotionsSublimation of emotions
Development of cooperation andDevelopment of cooperation and
team workteam work
Development of sentiment of loyaltyDevelopment of sentiment of loyalty
To set up careerTo set up career

9. Really significant !Really significant !

10. Thank you all…Thank you all…
Stay healthy…Stay healthy…
Stay fit…Stay fit…