Changing Trends and Careers in Physical education

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 1.1  Meaning and Definition of Physical Education 

 1.2  Aim and Objectives of Physical education

 1.3 Career Option in Physical Education
 
 1.4 Competition in Various Sports at National and International Level

 The concept of physical education is not new .in fact, physical education has its roots in the ancient period although it was used in various forms in the past . its meaning was different to different people .The term 'Physical Education' is ,indeed ,complex and broad based . it includes many types of phenomena . in the beginning physical education was used in the was used in the terms of physical activities  , because physical education was essential for people to survive . But the main stress on physical education was laid down in ancient Greece. philosophers like Socrates , Aristotle and Plato were of the opinion that physical training is a must for youth . Even in India ,physical activities were the essential part of life in ancient times . The meaning of physical education changed many times during various civilisations . Generally , it has been misunderstood . Someone , was of the view that physical education is whatever physical educators do . Sometimes , i was confused with physical training , play , games , physical culture , health education and recreation . But as a matter of fact , it is more than these terms .