Std-11 - Unit I Changing Trends & Career in Physical Education

                                                                                                                                                     

Unit I Changing Trends & Career in Physical Education 

Meaning & Definition of Physical Education

“ General taught of Physical Education is sports and exercise teach in schools”

   The Literal meaning is knowledge about the body.

   (i) It’s learning about  internal and external organs, the functioning of the organs and how to develop the overall performance and fitness

        

Physical    =  related to body 

Education =  knowledge.

      

 (ii) In this subject read about various activities which are necessary for the   growth & development of the body& mind. 

     

      (iii) Physical Education: An integral part of the total education process

 

       (iv) Development of physically, mentally, emotionally and socially fit citizens through the medium of physical activities, with their outcomes.

     PE aim is the development of “HEALTHY LIFESTYLE”

1.1 -Aims & Objectives of Physical Education 

 Aims of Physical Education 

(i)  Physical education is the sum of changes in the individual caused by experience which can bring in motor activity.”

(ii)  The aim of physical education must be, to make every child physically. Mentally and emotionally fit and also to develop in him such personal and social qualities, that will help him to live happily with others and built him up a good citizen

  Objectives  of Physical Education 

1.   Physical Development :
1.  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
2.  Development of organ systems such as circulatory system, nervous system, muscular system, digestive system etc. related to physical development.

 

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

 

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

 

4. Neuro-Muscular Coordination :
1. Also known as psychomotor development or co-ordination development.
2. Improves working with various equipment and tools.
3.  Good neuro-muscular co-ordination helps to keep off fatigue during vigorous activities.
4.  The concern with better co-ordination between the nervous system and muscular system.
5. Emotional Development :
1. Physical education teaches us to accept success and failure gracefully, which are also helpful throughout the lifetime.
2. Competitions are an indispensable part and are characterized by success and failure.
3. Physical education aims at emotional stability which helps in facing any type of situation.
6. Development of Health:
1. This knowledge builds a healthy and positive lifestyle and society.
2. It also speaks of health hazards in a society like alcohol, smoking, drug addiction, etc.
3. School health education program includes not only principles and important rules of health education but also information regarding healthy living and community health.
4. Health knowledge is a part and the parcel of the P.E. Program 

1.2-Career Options in Physical Education 

Career option in physical education :

 1. Teaching Career - i. Elementary school level, ii. Middle School level, iii. High School and senior secondary, iv. Collage and University level.

2. Coaching Career - i. Administration relates course ii. Physical Education Department iii. Sports Department, iv. Industrial recreation v. Sports facilities Management.  

 3. Health-related career - i. Health club ii. Athletic training

4. Performance-related career - i. As a Professional player ii. As officials 

5. Career in communication and midis : i. Sport Journalism ii. Book publication iii. Sports photography iv. Book publication v. Sports broadcasting

1.3- Competitions in various sports at the national and international level 

1.4- Khelo-India Program