Introduction to physical education

Physical education can be defined as the education that deals with all round development of an individual through carefully selected physical activities. It can also be described as an integral part of total process of education that make use of selected and properly conducted physical activities in the development of the whole individual.

Objectives of Physical Education

The objectives of physical education include the following:

(i) Physical development

(ii) Mental development

(iii) Social development

(iv) Emotional development

(v) Skills development

Scope/Branches of Physical Education

The scope/branches of physical education are as follows:

(i) Sports and games

(ii) Aquatic sports

(iii) Gymnastics

(iv) Athletics

(v) Martial arts

(vi) Safety education

(vii) Recreation

(viii) Rhythm and dance