With new understanding of the nature of

human beings in which the wholeness of the

individual is the outstanding fact, physical

education becomes, according to

“that phase of total

process of education which is concerned

with the development and utilization of the

individual’s movement potential and related

responses, and with the stable behavior

modifications in the individual which

results from these responses”.

“physical education is that phase of general

educational program that contributes to the

total growth and development of each child

through movement experiences”.

“an educational

process that uses physical activity as a

means to help individuals acquire skills,

fitness, knowledge, and attitudes that

contribute to their optimal development and

well-being”

component of military trainings

form of entertainment

sports are considered sinful

sports are revived.

it was promoted to masses

P.E. found its way into formal schools

in Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom, and

America.

the most significant development was

the large-scale provision of P.E. programs for

girls and people with disabilities.

To be able to maintain lifelong health

and high level of physical fitness, one

should actively participate in physical

activities.

One can acquire desirable social traits

through participation in sports related

activities

Physical Education activities provide

opportunities for self expression and

emotional mastery.

Individual develops his mental

capacities as he learns different

activities.

The ability to carry out daily tasks

efficiently with enough physical

capacity to cope with the physical needs

of life.

The ability to carry out daily tasks

with vigor and alertness, without

undue fatigue, and with ample energy to

enjoy leisure time pursuits and to meet

unforeseen emergencies.

emergencies.

refers to the ability of an individual to

perform his daily tasks efficiently without

undue fatigue and has some extra

“reserves” in case of emergency.

is the ability to mingle with different

types of people and interest and

concern for others.

refers to the ability of an individual to

control his emotions or feelings

is the ability to cope with common

problems of everyday living.

It refers to the fitness of the whole

person including physical, mental, social

and emotional fitness

the ability of the lungs and heart to take

in and transport adequate amounts of

oxygen to the working muscles.

the ability of the muscles to apply a sub

maximal force repeatedly or to sustain a

muscular contraction for a certain period

of time.

the maximal one effort force that can be

exerted against a resistance.

the functional capacity of a joint to move

through a full range of motion

the ratio of lean body tissue (muscle and

bone) to body fat tissue.

quickness or movement from one

direction to another.

the ability of the individual to make a

successive movement of the same kind

in the shortest time

the state of equilibrium.

refers to muscular power which is the

ability to release maximum force in the

shortest period of time; the ability of the

muscle to exert effort.

the amount of time it takes to start a

movement once your senses signal the

need to move.

the ability to use the senses together

with body parts in performing tasks

smoothly and accurately