History of Physical Education What is History? Why do we study the history of something?

Physical Activities

Activity; Discussion Name other physical activities Name some physical activities that the people of long ago participated in Give reasons for these activities then, eg. Dancing was a way of celebrating Name physical activities done today What are the reasons why people participate in these?

Physical Activity An essential part of our everyday life Human beings are living things and need to move Necessary for earning a living

What is Physical Education? The study of the human body and how it moves, through theory and practical activities. It enables a person to make informed choices about their physical, social, mental and spiritual well-being and development.

Why Physical Education? 1. Satisfies our basic needs to Know

To Move

To Compete

To Succeed

To Receive Praise

2. Improve physical fitness

3. Develop skills in different sports

4. Encourage participation in physical activity, recreational activities and sports

5. Promote fair play and good sportsmanship

Studying Physical Education will help you: 1. Understand the human body and how it works

2. Develop and use skills in different sporting disciplines

3. Participate regularly in physical activity as part of your personal fitness plan

4. Value physical activity and its’ contribution to Good Health

5. Achieve and maintain a high level of physical fitness

Understand the value of displaying appropriate behaviour in a variety of settings

Appreciate that participation in physical activity will allow you to have fun, express yourself, meet and make new friends and burn off excess energy