Physical education: An important part of school sports management education

Abstract

In the education system, the teaching of physical education is considered as an activity rather than a formalized intellectual activity. As a result, the perception of the pedagogical relationship actors in this field it is not always favourable especially in India where physical education still identifying its status. For optimal health, physical activity should be an integral and routine part of daily life. Youth spend a significant amount of time at school yet rarely achieve the recommended 60 min of moderate and vigorous physical activity in physical education (PE) classes or recess. This study assessed the following types of school based opportunities to improve physical activity, curriculum, syllabus etc., to improve the standards of physical education in schools.