Complete Book of Physical Education, Sports and Health

Contents: 1. An introduction to education and physical education. 2. How physical education came into existence in India. 3. Physical education and its biological basis. 4. Physical education and its psychological basis. 5. Politics and economy in physical education and sports. 6. Some important international competitions. 7. Some important sport schemes and institutions. 8. Concept of health and health education. 9. Various drugs and tobacco. 10. Important systems of human body. 11. Cells--important component of human body. 12. Importance of physical fitness. 13. Warming up and cooling down. 14. Nutrition. 15. First aid. 16. Problem of environment pollution. 17. Concepts of growth, development and personality. 18. Motor skill learning--nature and fundamental principles. 19. Concept of sports training. 20. Various methods of training. 21. Transferring the training. 22. Concept of motivation. 23. Reviewing the performance of the players. 24. Women in sports.

"Physical education is as old as the history of mankind because the very basis of human existence is physical activity. Whether in an unorganized form or organized one, physical education as such has been a part and parcel of human life right from the pre-historic times.

In order to have a quality Physical education at all levels it is essential to have a qualitative scientific literature/information on various aspects of physical education. The present book is a step in this direction which has been designed as both a text and a resource in physical education. As a text it will prepare undergraduates in Physical education courses. As a resource it may serve variety of individuals such as teachers, coaches, volunteers and other professionals.

The present book will be very useful for the physical educators, coaches, students and teachers and its related fields." (jacket)