HISTORY AND FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical education can no longer be treated as separate entity. Physical education cannot be separated from educational process. It is therefore said to be an integral part of total process of education. The book is based on the revised syllabus B.P.Ed and is written to provide information and educate students about the physical education, historical developments in different era, foundation and principles of physical education. The language of the book is very simple and easy to understand. As some people may think physical education is just throwing the ball out and telling the kids to play. Although what they don’t know is Physical Education deals with many different aspects, whether it is teaching someone to eat right or funding youth programs. Physical fitness is important for people of all ages. Physical fitness is especially important for young adolescents ages twelve to twenty-one. One way for young adolescents to obtain a vigorous activity is through school. The opportunity to participate in a physical activity on a regular basis in schools may increase the chances that a physically active lifestyle will be adopted. Choosing to live a physically active lifestyle is important to health and wellness.