INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT

Author: Dr. A.K UPPAL, Dr. Meera Sood

UNIT-1 INTRODUCTION 

1.1 Concept, Definition, Need and Scope of Physical Education 
1.2 Objectives, Principles and Components of Physical Education 
1.3 A Brief Historical Perspective of Physical Education 
1.4 Development of Physical Education in Greece, Rome, Germany and India

UNIT-2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION - A HOLISTIC APPROACH 

2.1 Physical Education in Relation to Humanities: Pedagogy, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics 
2.2 Physical Education in Relation to Science Disciplines: Anatomy and Physiology, Anthropometry, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Nutrition

UNIT-3 PROMOTION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION , SPORTS AND PLYMPIC MOVEMENT

3.1 Promotion of Physical Education and Sports— Policies, Schemes, Awards, Honours and Awardees, Trophies/Cups 
3.2 Olympic Movement—Ancient Olympics, Modern Olympics, Objectives of Olympics, Olympic Motto, Flag, Emblem, Torch, Oath and Charter, Opening and Closing Ceremony, Special Olympics 
3.3 Indian Olympic Association and International Olympic Committee 
3.4 Performance of India at Olympic Games and Eminent Sports Persons

ISBN: 978-81-7216-597-0

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