Intro to Physical Education Flashcards
It is an integral part of the education process, designed for the optimum development of individual’s
potentials through the performance of suitable and selected movement experience.
Physical Education
“An integral part of total education process which has its aim—
the
development of physically, mentally, emotionally, and morally.”
According to _____, “An integral part of total education process which has its aim- the
development of physically, mentally, emotionally, and morally.”
C.A Butcher
According to the ______, “Physical Education is education. It is education through physical activities for the development of the total personality of
the child to its fullness and perfection in body, mind, and spirit.”
Central Advisory Board of Physical Education and Recreation
According to
____________, “Physical education is an integral part of education which gives instructions in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenic exercises to a
the course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics, and the performance and management of
athletics games.”
Webster’s Dictionary
According to ________, “Physical education and training, is an organized instruction in
motor activities that contribute to the physical growth, health, and body image of the individual.”
Columbia Encyclopedia
Physical Activity was not organized
Primitive time
Physical Activities were mainly to search for food and defend themselves from harm and danger
Primitive time
The people were concern about intellectual excellence and led a sedentary lifestyle.
Ancient Oriental Countries
Their concern was memorizing the teaching of Confucius, the Great Teacher at that time.
Ancient Oriental Countries
Physical Activity is only for the rich, where Chinese classics show in music, dancing, and archery
Ancient Oriental Countries
Wrestling, polo, tug of war, kite flying, water games, jujitsu
Ancient Oriental Countries
The people, felt that the cause of their illnesses was their sedentary life, so KUNG FU was developed, a
form of medical gymnastics
Ancient Oriental Countries
Concentrate solely on spiritual rather than PA activities
India
Their religious belief stress reincarnation of the soul before being united finally with BRAHMA, the supreme
goal.
India
Evidence of PA; Hindu Dancing- one of the oldest organized dancing
India
YOGA their greatest contribution, exercise in posture and breathtaking and involve several positions to
regulate the discipline of the mind.
India
The Egyptians believed in a life full of PA activities
Egypt
Young boys were instructed in the use of weapons of war, on the other hand, dance for the royal
entertainment
Egypt
Empire building through military aggression is the main objective of ______
Persia
The state trained six-year old’s in such events as running, throwing a javelin, slinging, hinting, and marching.
Persia