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

2. Physical Activities

3. 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?

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

5. 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.

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

7. To Move

8. To Compete

9. To Succeed

10. To Receive Praise

11. 2. Improve physical fitness

12. 3. Develop skills in different sports

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

14. 5. Promote fair play and good sportsmanship

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

16. 2. Develop and use skills in different sporting disciplines

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

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

19. 5. Achieve and maintain a high level of physical fitness

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

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