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Foundation of Physical Education [1]

Paper Code: 
25CPHE201
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This Course will enable the students to identify the fundamentals concept, importance and principles of human body training related to sports performance, knowledge about the growth and development of human body, investigate the impact of physical education and sports in promoting social values among youth, sports psychology plays a vital role in enhancing the performance of sports person.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcomes  

(at Course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

      Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25CPHE

201

 

 

 

 

 

Foundation of Physical Education

(Theory)

CO13: Explain the moral principles and   their application  in everyday life

CO14: Discuss the process of growth and development in individual and population. 

CO15: Improve shaping up of child behavior and explain the various stages of development in children.

CO16: Evaluate the sports for overall development of play, personality, sports ethics, and sportsmanship of the participants. .

 

CO17: Social process/associated with sports including competition, socialization, conflict and changes.

CO18: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, assignments, Demonstration

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

   Self-learning           

   questions,        

   Simulation,

                 presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Philosophical Foundation

                                                                                  

  • Meaning of Philosophy
  • Components of Philosophy
  • Importance of Philosophy in Physical Education
  • Various School of Philosophies in Physical Education (Naturalism, Idealism, Pragmatism,  and Realism)

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Biological Foundation

                                                                                          

  •   Definition of Growth and Development
  •   Factors influencing growth and development
  •   Stages of growth and development
  •   Heredity, Environment and its importance
  •   Age Classification (Chronological, Anatomical, Physiological and Mental)             

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Psychological Foundation
  •   Definition of Psychology and Sports Psychology
  •   Scope of Sports Psychology
  •    Concept and Laws of Learning
  •    Factors affecting Learning
  •   Theories of Learning  

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Play and Personality
  •  Meaning of Play and its theories
  •  Types of Play, Play and work
  •  Definition of Personality and its types
  •  Factors affecting Personality
  •  Sports and Ethics; Discipline and Sportsmanship

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Sociological Foundation
  • Physical Education and Sports as a need of the Society
  •  Sociological implication in Physical Education and Sports
  •  Social Recognition, Competition, Cooperation, Character Development through Physical Education
  • Role of Physical Education in promoting social values -
  • Sympathy, Brotherhood, Cooperation, Tolerance, Helpfulness, Patience, Honest

                                                                       

 

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Reading:

  1. Singh, A. (2016). “Essentials of Physical Education”.  Kalyani Publication Ludhiana.
  2. Kamlesh, M. L. (1988). Physical Education: Facts and Foundations. PB Publications.
  3. Bhatt, D. P., (2007). A Comparative Study of Sports Psychology.  Sports Publications, Delhi.
  4. Singh, S. K., (2009). Psychology for Sports. Khel Sahitya, New Delhi,
  5. Sharma, N.K., (2011). Psychology of Coaching. Educational Publishers, Delhi.
  6. Williams, (2010). Principle of Physical Education: Khel Sahitya, Dariyaganj, New Delhi.

 

E-Resources:                 

  1. http://www.ausport.gov.au/aismenu.html  [2]
  2. https://indiansportsassociation.org/ [3]
  3. https://www.sportzyogi.Com/foundation-of-physical-education [4]
  4. https://www.studocu.Com/in/document/visva-bharati-university/mped/foundation-of-phy-lecture-notes-10/7605278 [5]

 

 

 

 

 

References: 

Suggested Reading:

  1. Beniwal S.D., (2013).  Psychology in sports and physical education. Sports Publication. New Delhi.
  2. Wankahde, S., (2013). Sports Sociology. Sports Publications, Delhi.
  3. Kumar, V., (2007).  From Mental Illness to Mental Health. Prerna Prakashan, Delhi.
  4. Dube , R., Gupta ,& Agnihotri , M., (2010).Fundamentals of Sports and Exercise Science (Part-I & II), friendsPublication, New Delhi
  5. Jaiswal, D., (2013). Foundation of Sports and Exercise Physiology.  Khel Sahitya, New Delhi Kendra.    
  6. Kamlesh, M.L., (2011). Fundamental Elements of Physical Education. KSK Publishers & Distributors, Delhi.
Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [6]

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[1] https://physicaledu.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/foundation-physical-education-3
[2] http://www.ausport.gov.au/aismenu.html 
[3] https://indiansportsassociation.org/
[4] https://www.sportzyogi.com/foundation-of-physical-education%20
[5] https://www.studocu.com/in/document/visva-bharati-university/mped/foundation-of-phy-lecture-notes-10/7605278
[6] https://physicaledu.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026