Modern Encyclopaedia of Physical, Vol. I to V

Contents: Vol. I. Health and Physical Education: Preface. 1. Fundamentals of professional training. 2. General professional education of teachers. 3. Undergraduate preparation of professional personnel. 4. Functional program of professional preparation. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. II. Methodology of Physical Education: Preface. 1. Program development in physical education. 2. The role of method. 3. Supervision: place and process. 4. Basic structure of administration of physical education.5. Administration and personnel. 6. Administration of program and facilities. 7. Process of evaluation. 8. Techniques of evaluation. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. III. Inservice Training of Physical Education Teachers: Preface. 1. What is inservice education? 2. Graduating professional personnel. 3. Role of personnel program. 4. Administration of the program. 5. Role of evaluation. 6. Career aspects of health education, physical education and recreation. Bibliography. Index. 

Vol. IV. Supervision of Physical Education: Preface. 1. Supervision -- an introduction. 2. Supervision -- an official leader\'s role. 3. Developing leadership of group members. 4. Democratic action. 5. Promotion of effective human relationships. 6. Effective group meetings. 7. Coordination of group work. 8. Physical education program. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. V. Physical Education Programmes: Preface. 1. Helping teachers with curriculum problems. 2. Improvement of staff. 3. Job satisfactions. 4. How can staff needs be met? 5. Evaluation. 6. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

"Physical education has acquired importance for the Second World War. Research was conducted for keeping the soldiers fit and free of stress. Unfortunately, there has been very little work had been in the area of physical education in India. But now the Government of India has woken up to the need of research in physical education. The level of achievement in world events in physical education has been very low so far for India. But is is expected that with the improved conditions provided by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development things are moving in the right direction.

As is obvious from the name, this work, Encyclopaedic in nature contains well researched articles on all aspects of physical education, sports, recreation, races and athletics and allied activities, and will prove to be of great help to researchers in physical education, to educational supervisors, administrators, planners and social workers." (jacket)