Importance of Physical Education
Importance of Physical Education
- Dr. Ajit Sabnis
Hi.
We have discussed earlier four types of
education- The physical, the vital, the mental and the spiritual.
Let me touch upon
Physical Education today.
Physical Education relates to our
physical body that is the basis for everything.
Of all the
domains of human consciousness, the physical is the one, which is most
completely governed by method, order, discipline and process. The lack of
plasticity and receptivity in matter (our body) has to be replaced by a
detailed organisation that is both precise and comprehensive.
Physical education has three principal
aspects:
2. An integral, methodical and harmonious development of all the parts and
movements of the body
3. Correction of any defects and
deformities.
Physical
Training
Physical training for a child includes
discipline, regularity, strength, endurance, plasticity, flexibility and
suppleness. Sound body will have sound mind and it
then becomes an able instrument for the manifestation of the positive energy in the body. One has to become aware of all parts of
our being including the physical body.
Acquiring skill in using body muscles is
important for the young child. Child gains confidence when he/she is able to control
her muscles and can feel "in tune" with the body, able to use
it freely, following his/her own rhythms.
- Child's posture and the way child uses its body, reveal attitudes she holds about herself.
- The child with good motor skills can do more than what it perceives.
- The child develops self confidence as it plays with other children and copes better with challenging situations.
Why Physical Education in Children !!!
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To become independent
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To regularise physical and
hygiene habits
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To be able to perform small
chores independently
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To develop coordination--
muscular, limb, eye-hand
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Learning to use gross and
fine motor movements
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To develop all parts &
movements totally, harmoniously, methodically
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Motor Control: Gross and
fine movements
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Coordination and balance
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Flexibility
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Strength and stamina
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To correct defects, deformities and unsound habits
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Proper functioning of all
organs & body parts
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Proper Posture and
movements
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To train the body and body
parts
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To train the child in
physical hygiene
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To enable the child to feel
emotionally secure in the school environment
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To initiate social and
interpersonal interactions in peer groups and with adults
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To initiate basic language
development
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To initiate preliminary work
in the development of cognitive faculties
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To initiate preliminary work
in developing physical and social skills.
To be Continued.......
Have a great weekend.
One can give to others in four ways:
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