Past conception about the physical education

In the past traditionally it was thought that physical education means physical activities. But it was a wrong conception. Physical activities do not necessarily mean physical education rather they may be called physical exercise. Issues of physical education not only deals will physical activities but it helps in attaining mental development and social virtues as well.


In the past, people used to think that physical education relates only to physical activities. In fact, when your body is not fit you do not feel mentally well and cannot concentrate in any work. This relationship between body and mind is intertwined and they cannot be studied separately. The old saying, “a sound mind in a healthy body” has been a universal truth in all regarded as a universal truth in all ages. In modern time Physical Education, physical development, mental growth and social skills are an integrate part of the total education process,

So A student should take the physical education which will develop a sound mind in a healthy body so that they become a good citizen of the country.