Question

Discuss the role of Physical Education in National Integration.

Answer 1

Sports and games encourage national integration and pride, as well as friendship, amity and a spirit of sportsmanship. National integration refers to the awareness of a common identity among a country's population. National integration is critical for developing a strong and prosperous nation. Physical education, which encompasses sports and games, health and hygiene, marching and so on, helps to promote national integration.

1. Physical education dissipates, reduces and eliminates communalism, linguistic differences and casteism.
2. In physical education, everyone participates in sports and group activities where one's performance and contribution to the team are valued over community linguistic differences and casteism.
3. Physical education develops the components of national integration. Participating in physical education programmes allows for the development of qualities such as cooperation, attitude, sympathy, friendliness, fellow feeling, willingness, respect for others, coordination, motivation, tolerance, integrity, oneness, trustworthiness and identification.