CHANGING TRENDS & CAREERS
IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Meaning & Definition
Physical education is an important part of general education. It involves physical activities which
help to achieve wholesome development of individuals.
It helps to develop total personality related to the physical, mental, social and emotional development
of individual education
Physical education helps to develop good health and leads the man towards progress and wellness.
It leads to balanced development.
J. B. Nash: “It is the field of education which deals with the big muscle activities and their related responses”.
Aims & Objectives
Aim
Aim of Physical Education is optimum wholesome qualities development in a person. It emphasizes the
balanced development of physical, mental, social, intellectual and emotional behaviour.
J.F. Williams: “Aim of Physical Education is complete living through Wholesome development of human personality”.
Objectives
To achieve the ultimate aim there are many objectives which are as follow:
Physical Development:
Our body is a kind of machine which grows and develops with regular physical activities. Physical development
develops our neuromuscular responses which leads to maximum organic development.
Thus, regular physical activities must be performed to develop optimum growth and development.
Psychological Development:
Psychological development is related to positive thoughts, ideas, behaviour, attitude, conduct and responses,
etc. Which improves the psychological balance of an individual.
This objective enables a person to overcome any challenges.
Social Development:
Physical Education programs provide good opportunity and practical experience to develop social processes.
By participating in sports and games a player follows the rules, regulations, traditions and laws of society.
They develop Qualities like friendship, honesty, sincerity, tolerance, adjustment, leadership, etc.
Emotional Development:
It is an important part for optimum development of a man’s personality. Emotions like love, hate, anger, aggressiveness,
anxiety, etc must be expressed in a controlled manner. Physical Education provides good opportunities to practice these.
Career Options
By doing Physical Education courses, people can become:
● Physical Education teacher in school
● Physical Education lecturer in colleges
● Coach in sports authorities
● Fitness trainer
● An official in big tournaments
● Yoga instructor
● Sports journalist
● Sports broadcasting
● Dietician or physiotherapist
● District sports officer
● Administrator like director, manager
● Professional player
● Sports and business marketing
● Umpire/Referee
Competitions in Various Sports
At National and International level Athletics:
⮚ National Athletics Championship: Every year Athletics competitions are organised by the Athletic Federation.
⮚ Inter-State Athletic Championship: Participants from different states are participating in this competition,
organised by the Athletic Federation of India.
⮚ State Athletic Championship: Participants from various districts, take part in this championship every year,
organised by the State Athletic association.
⮚ Inter-University Athletic Championship: This national level championship is organised by various universities
for the university students.
⮚ World Athletics Championship: This world athletic championship organises after every two years, organised
by International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF). Next championship will be in the USA in 2022.
Basketball
⮚ Senior & Junior National Basketball Championship: This championship is organised by Basketball Federation of
India (BFI) for men and women every year.
⮚ State Basketball Championship: Organised by State Basketball Association every year for men and women.
⮚ Other championships are:
Olympic games, European cup, Asia cup, BC Gupta Trophy, Federation cup, etc.
Badminton
There are many Badminton Championship held, which is organised by Badminton World Federation (BWF) and
Badminton Association of India (BFI).
World Cup, Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, European Cup, China Cup, World Junior Championship, Olympic games, All
England Championship, National Badminton Championship.
Cricket
There are many Cricket Championships held in the National and International level, which are organised by International
Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
World cup, Asia cup, Ranji Trophy, CK Naidu Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Irani Trophy, etc.
Football
Many international and national football championships are held regularly, which are organised by the Federation
International Football Association (FIFA) and All India Football Federation (AIFF).
World cup, European Cup, Subroto Cup, Federation Cup, Santosh Trophy, I League.
Hockey
International and national hockey championships are organised by International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Indian Hockey Federation (IHF).
Aga Khan Trophy, Champions Trophy, Bombay Gold Cup, World Cup.
Swimming
The International Swimming Federation and Swimming Federation of India organises many swimming championships every year.
World Swimming Championship, National Swimming Championship, All India Inter-University Swimming Championship, etc.
Lawn Tennis
International and National Tennis championships are organised by the International Tennis Association and All India Tennis Association.
National Tennis Championship, Nehru cup Tennis, India Federation Cup, US Open, Australian open, Devi’s cup.
Volleyball
International Volleyball Federation and Volleyball Federation of India organises various tournaments.
World Volleyball Championship, Federation cup, Asia cup, Olympic Volleyball Championship, Asian Games Volleyball Championship.
Components of Khelo India
Following are the components of Khelo India:
● Playfield Development.
● Geo-tagging of playfields and sports infrastructure.
● Community coaching development.
● State-level Khelo India centres.
● Annual sports competition.
● Talent search and development.
● Utilisation and creation/ up-gradation of sports infrastructure.
● Support to Nationals/ Regional/ State sports Academies.
● Physical Fitness of school going, children.
● Sports for women.
● Promotion of sports among a person of disability.
● Sports for peace and development.
● Promotion of rural and indigenous/ tribal games.