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PAPER ID:IJIM/V.6(XI)/ 5-9/2
AUTHOR: S G Kalleshappa
TITLE: ROLE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN INDIA
ABSTRACT:Today’s beliefs and experiences in physical education are based on the history of this field of activity. This is the source of the identity of physical education. Many current activities have historical antecedents. For example, the first Olympic Games date back to 776 BC. in ancient Greece. Yoga and Karate, very recent activities, originated in ancient Eastern societies. Many other facts that will help physical educators better understand the present can be obtained by studying the past. In the government scheme relating to physical education, it is noticed that the greater importance of good health to the physical part of the body and its educational value is overlooked. It should be clarified that physical education affects not only physical health but also physical capacity and mental alertness. It contributes to the development of noble virtues such as sportsmanship, leadership, discipline, winning spirit, losing spirit and the ability to access physical education and sports, necessary for children. The comprehensive development of a person’s personality is the basic right of every person. Both in the school system and in other areas of social life, the freedom to develop one’s physical, intellectual and moral abilities through physical education and sports must be guaranteed. Physical education is “education through movement” in the context of comprehensive education, including mental and physical education, so research and teaching in this field must consider several aspects. other related to the subject. It is now considered an integral aspect of education, with an emphasis on the educational experience rather than purely physical development. The article is carried out using a descriptive method and closely follows secondary sources to achieve the goal of the article. Objectives of the document; Understand the recent trends in physical education and sports in India, know the role of physical education and sports in India and understand physical education in the post-globalization era. As one can see, sports has come a long way to become more respected in Indian society.
KEYWORDS: Education, Yoga, Sports, Physical education, Physical culture, Sports Authority