Dimensions of Physical Education
Contents: 1. Education and physical education--an introduction. 2. Teaching methods in physical education. 3. The mainstreamed programme in physical education and sports. 4. Research programs and methods in physical education. 5. Tests and measurements in physical education. 6. Biological basis of physical education. 7. Philosophy of physical education. 8. Physical education and sports as a social institutions. 9. Importance of sports psychology in physical education. 10. Principles and methods of teaching physical activities. 11. Evaluation processes and techniques. 12. Organisation and administration in physical education. 13. Intramural competition and extramural competitions.
Physical Education is rightly recognized as an integral part of education. The existence of man is primarily physical. The first lessons a human child learns are lessons of physical activity. No education, howsoever ideal and exalted in its objectives, is complete without emphasis on motor activity. The human body is a sacred gift of Nature. Its growth, development and efficiency largely depends upon the quantity and quality of motor activities it performs. Compartmentalization of human personality into body, mind, and spirit is an over-simplification.
The present book entitled Dimensions of Physical Education discusses all the Dimensions of Physical Education. Hopefully, the present book of immensely useful for the students of Physical Education and Sports. (jacket)
Physical Education is rightly recognized as an integral part of education. The existence of man is primarily physical. The first lessons a human child learns are lessons of physical activity. No education, howsoever ideal and exalted in its objectives, is complete without emphasis on motor activity. The human body is a sacred gift of Nature. Its growth, development and efficiency largely depends upon the quantity and quality of motor activities it performs. Compartmentalization of human personality into body, mind, and spirit is an over-simplification.
The present book entitled Dimensions of Physical Education discusses all the Dimensions of Physical Education. Hopefully, the present book of immensely useful for the students of Physical Education and Sports. (jacket)
