Principle and History of Physical Education and Sports

Contents: 1. Education and Physical Education: An Introduction. 2. Psychological Principles of Physical Education. 3. Biological Principles of Physical Education. 4. The Changing Characteristics of Physical Education. 5. Sociological Principles of Physical Education. 6. Politics and Economy in Physical Education and Sports. 7. Historical Background of Physical Education in India. 8. Sport Schemes and Institutions in India. 9. History of Physical Education and Sports in Greece, Egypt and Rome. 10. Development of Physical Education in Germany, Sweden, USA and China. 11. Olympic Games. 12. Asian Games.

Physical education today faces the unique opportunity of potentially contributing to the improvement of everyone’s quality of life. No other field enjoys such a dynamic future. Millions of people who eagerly enroll in aerobic dance classes, join clubs, swim or jog regularly, in leagues, and participate in a multitude of other activities have already determined that these activities are fun and that they contribute to their mental, physical and social development. These people have already joined the wellness revolution but others have not yet been convinced of the values of physical education.

The present book Principle and History of Physical Education and Sports discusses all the historical and principle aspects of Physical Education and Sports. It is specially intended for the students and teachers of Physical Education and Sports.