A World History of Physical and Health Education: Modern Period

Physical education is a way of education through physical activities which are selected and carried on with full regard to values in human growth, development, behaviour and health. Being an important constituent of total educational programme, it aims at the same general goal that gives purpose to all other learning experiences-the all-round development of all children and youth as responsible citizens in a society. Features of nationalism and internationalism can also be inculcated through physical education. “A World History of Physical and Health Education: Modern Period” present at the outset various aspects of physical education during the beginning of twentieth century. It then proceeds to discuss various developments, innovations, methods, techniques that came in the limelight in the modern period in Pan-American, African, Asian and Pacific nations. Presenting alternations and changes to suit local needs, the book also makes an elaborate discussion on internationalism through the medium of physical education. This compendium on history of physical and health education during modern period will prove to be of immense utility and guidance to teachers, students, health consultants and general readers.