Role of physical education and sports in nation building

Abstract

Activity involving in physical activity, it keeps you fit physical, mentally, builds your confidence levels and develops all-round personality. It is wrong to believe that sports are a waste of time. Physical activity is an essential element in shaping human personality in maintaining sound body and mind in facilitating peace and brotherhood is a much accepted argument. Despite the broad acceptance of the utility of sports, little is translated into actual promotion and participation in sports by general public. Sports have a positive spin off on the vibrancy of a nation. It is a powerful media to educate the youth on the right lines in channeling their potentialities. It provides a platform for nurturing a spirit of national integration, crossing boundaries of language, tradition and region of the country. The participation in sports and physical education activities for good health a high degree of physical fitness increases an individual’s productivity. It promotes social harmony and discipline. So for all these aspects, the role of sports and physical education is a nation building in these competitive era.