Question

Write down the social development objectives of physical education.

Write any four objectives of Physical Education.

List down the physical aspect of objectives of physical education.

Enlist the emotional development objectives of physical education.

Enlist any three physical development objectives of physical education.

Discuss the objectives of physical education.

Answer 1

Following are the objectives of Physical Education:

1. Physical Development:
   1. To develop programs of activities that build physical power in an individual through the development of various systems of the body such as circulatory system, nervous system, muscular system, and digestive system.
   2. To develop muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and agility. For example, throwing and hitting balls exercises strengthen various muscles, track running improves heart health and aerobics increases lung capacity.
   3. To develop the concept of correct postural habits while standing, walking, running, sitting and while performing other basic movements to avoid postural defects and physical deformities.
   4. To critically evaluate the opportunities and challenges associated with living in modern society and developing awareness about rules on safety in various situations to avoid accidents and injuries and also to provide knowledge about first-aid measures for common sickness and injuries.
   5. To provide knowledge of fundamental movement skills in the early years and more specific skills in later years.
   6. To provide the opportunities to enjoy a variety of physical activities and motivate participation in sports and recreation as lifelong pursuits.
   7. To recognise, analyse, and evaluate the effects of a variety of physical activities on individuals, and to set goals for the future.
   8. To develop neuromuscular coordination through participation in a variety of physical activities.
   9. To develop the ability of making physical movements useful and with as little expenditure of energy as possible and being proficient, graceful and aesthetic while performing them.
   10. To provide education about the prevention of communicable diseases.
2. Psychological Development:
   1. To develop alertness of mind, deep concentration and calculated movements through various physical activities.
   2. To provide opportunities for interaction during physical activities, sports and games and develop social qualities such as courtesy, sportsmanship, co-operation, teamwork, loyalty, consideration for others, managing one's emotion and expressing it in a socially acceptable way.
   3. To develop thinking skills such as organising and evaluating; focusing and remembering; generating and integrating; inferring and analysing; decision making; and creative problem-solving.
   4. To inculcate values and skills in order to promote self-control, concentration, peace and relaxation to avoid the ill effects of stress, strain and fatigue of routine everyday life.
   5. To help children strive for excellence in games and sports.
   6. To develop acceptance of personal responsibility for one's actions.
   7. To develop the ability to plan, evaluate, and implement decisions.
   8. To develop self-confidence and self-esteem.
   9. To develop body awareness and control through movement activities.
3. Social Development:
   1. To develop awareness of the important role of motivation, enthusiasm, initiative, self-discipline, self-respect, cooperation and the assumption of responsibility in the maintenance of a healthy society.
   2. To enable students to play safely and acquire an awareness of safety with respect to themselves and others.
   3. To develop the ability to respect the attitudes and values of others and contribute effectively to home, school, work, and community life.
   4. To develop effective interpersonal skills such as assertive communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, cooperation, and leadership to act responsibly and contribute effectively to groups and teams.
   5. To provide skills for dealing with psycho-social issues in school, home, and the community.
   6. To develop sensitivity, understanding and appreciation of one's own culture as well as of others.
4. Emotional Development:
   1. To develop the ability to control various emotions like fear, pleasure, hope, wonder, anger, etc.
   2. To develop the ability to deal with success and failure with equanimity.
   3. To develop the ability to use one's body to express one's ideas, attitudes and emotions.
   4. To develop an understanding of different emotional situations in game and the ability to face those situations.
   5. To develop the ability to keep one's focus on an activity and not to get carried away by praise and blame.
   6. To develop the ability of not brooding over disappointing or any painful incident and remark and take life as it comes.
   7. To develop the ability to motivate oneself.