History of Physical Education

Paper Code: 
PHE- 101
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • Physical education is gearing towards helping to promote fitness and physical wellness.
  • To main objectives is fostering physical education and teaching how to implement it in social, professional, physical and recreational activities.

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Physical Education

 1.1       Meaning, Definition of Physical Education

1.2       Aims, Objectives and Scope of Physical Education

1.3       Need and Importance of Physical Education

1.4       Misconception about Physical Education

1.5       Place of Physical Education in the Total Education Process

 

8.00
Unit II: 
Physical Education in Ancient periods

2.1       Physical Education in Ancient India (Pre & Post Independence)

2.2       Physical Education in the City-States of Greece

                                                                                                

10.00
Unit III: 
Survey of Modern Physical Education in India

3.1.      Physical Education and Sports - Training Institutions in India

3.2.      Sports Authority of India, Rajasthan State Sports Council

3.3.      Sports Awards - Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratan Award, Arjuna Award,

Dronacharya Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, Maharana

Pratap Award, and Guru Vashistha Award

 

7.00
Unit IV: 
Olympics Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

4.1  Olympic Games : History, Aim & Objectives, Olympic Motto and Flag,Opening and Closing Ceremonies

4.2 Asian Games : History and Objectives

4.3    Commonwealth Games: History and Objectives

10.00
Unit V: 
Contribution by Leaders and Movements

5.1 Y.M.C.A and its contribution, A.A.H.P.E.R., Different Sports Federations of India

5.2 Contributors from India: G. D. Sodhi, Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur,

            Shri H.C. Buck,   Prof. Karan Singh,   Prof. Ajmer Singh

 

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Williams, (2011). Principles of Physical Education. College book House, Meerut.
  2. Kamlesh, M.L., (2015). Physical Education and Objective Approach an Exercise Sciences. Friends Publication, New Delhi.
  3. Kamlesh, M. L. et. all. (1996). Physical Education: Facts and Foundations. PB Publications.
  4. Singh, A., (2016). Basis of Physical Education, Health and Sports. Kalyani Publications, Ludhiana.
  5. R.N. Singer. (2001). Physical Education : Foundations. Hall Rinehart and Winston, New York :
  6. Kamlesh. M.L. & Sangral, (1996). History of Principle of Physical Education, Prakash Brothers, Ludhiana.

 

 

 

 

References: 

Reference Book 

  1. Shekar, K.C., (2004). Principles & History of Physical Education. Khel Sahitya, New Delhi Kendra.                                             
  2. Gurjar, K. S., (2013). History and Foundation of Physical Education. Khel Sahitya, New Delhi.
  3. Jain,D., ( 2018). Principles of Physical Education. Khel Sahitya, New Delhi Kendra.
  4. Singer, R. N. (1980). Motor learning and human performance. An application to motor skills and movement behaviors. New York: Macmillan.
  5. Emett. R. A., (1960). A brief history of Physical Education. The Penold Press Company, New York. 
  6. Sharma, O.P., (1998). History of Physical Education.  Khel Sahitya .New Delhi Kendra,   
  7. Singh, A. et. all, (2016). “Essentials of Physical Education”.  Kalyani Publication Ludhiana.
  8. Rajgopalan, K.A. (1962).  Brief History of Physical Education in India. Army Publishers, Delhi.
Academic Year: 
2022-23
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