UNIT-IChanging

trends and
career in Physical
education
CONCEPT OF
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
•

It is about
the body.
•
In this subject,
we read about
various activities
which are
necessary for
the development
of the body.
•

In the beginning
physical
education was
used in terms of
physical activitie
s and it was
essential
for peopleto
survive but later
the meaning of
physical
education
changed many
times
during civilization
and it
wasconfused with
physical training
play games,
physical culture,
health education
and recreation
but it is
morethan these
terms.
•

Physical
Education is
a combination of
two words,
physical and
education. Physic
al means related
to bodyor related
to any one or all
of the bodily
characteristics
that include
strength,
physical
endurance,
fitness,physical
appearance and
physical health.
Education
means preparatio
n for life or
systematic instru
ction andtraining.
•
According to
Charles A
Bucher,
“Physical
education is an
integral part of
total education
process which
hasits aim as the
development of
physically, mental
ly, emotionally
and socially
fit citizens
through the
medium
ofphysical
activities which
have been
selected with a
view to realising
these outcomes
.”

AIM OF
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
The aim of
physical
education is the
wholesome
development of
personality of an
individual by
making
anindividual
physically fit,
mentally alert,
emotionally
balanced, socially
well adjusted,
morally true and
sociallyuplifted.A
ccording Ministry
of Education and
National Planning
of Physical
Education and
recreation,
“The aim of
physical education
must be to make
every child
physically,
mentally,
emotionally fit
and also to
develop such
personal and
social qualities
which will help
him to live
happily with
others and build
him a good
citizen”.
OBJECTIVES OF
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
•

Physical
Development-
performing
various physical
activities leads
to development
of organ
systems-
circulatory,
respiratory,
muscular, nervous
system, etc. with
growth in size,
shape, capacity,
efficiency,etc.
•
Mental
Development-
Various mental
aspects are
developed when
performing
physical
activities
likealertness of
mind, deep
concentration,
draw
conclusions, unde
rstanding the
new situations
and
takingindependen
t decisions.
Knowledge of
rules and
regulations, anato
mical and
physiological
studies,balanced
diet, sanitation,
personal
hygiene,etc.
•

Social
Development-
Physical
education
programmes gives
an individual
opportunity for
social contactand
group living which
help them to
adjust
themselves
in different
situations and
building
relations.Qualitie
s like
cooperation,
courtesy, fair
play, sportsmansh
ip, tolerance,
sympathy,
leadership, etc.
aredeveloped.
•

Neuro -muscular
coordination-
Physical
activities help in
developing better
relation between
nervousand
muscular system
leading to better
coordination, less
reaction time,
accurate and
smoothfunctionin
g of the body,
thus, keeping off
the fatigue using
the energy
efficiently.
•

Emotional
Development-
Helps to have
proper control
over the
emotions such as
anger,
pleasure, jealousy
, aggression,
hate, fear,
distress,
loneliness, etc.
•

Development of
Health
–
Educates on
prevention of
communicable
diseases,
developing
healthyhabits of
sleeping,
exercise, food,
etc. Also, helps in
reducing stress,
anxiety, tensions
by
developingapprop
riate interests
and habits of
engaging in games
and exercises for
healthy living.

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 CHANGING
TRENDS IN
SPORTS
•

Playing surface-
different types
of playing
surfaces
in games and
sports, eg.,
natural grass,
asphalt,cemented
, artificial turf,
rubber,
synthetic, cinder,
etc. are used for
efficient
performances.
-

helps in improving
the performance
by maximum
output by using
less energy.
-

provides safety
and protection to
sportsperson
from any kind of
injury according
to the nature of
thegame.
•
Wearable gears
and sports
equipment
–

mouth guards,
helmets, pads,
eye shields,
gloves,
wrist,elbow, knee
and chin guards,
footwear, and
the proper
clothing, etc.-
Reduces the
chances of
getting injured.
So, no missed
practices.-
Enables to focus
on game and not
worrying about
accidents
thereby reaching
the full
potential.-
Smart watches
the sensors in
the socks are
able to provide
the data to the
sports person to
analysethey
performance and
optimise their
performances-

Changes in sports
clothes to
enhance the
performances
depending on the
nature of the
game.
•
Technological
Advancements
–
enables coaches
to improve
quality
of feedback to
the
sportsperson,acc
uracy in
measurement of
performances,
enabled referees
and umpires to
make
accuratedecision
s, improving the
design of sports
equipment,
improving the
sports
performances.-

Sensors
–
tracking health
and
biometrics, Hear
t rate monitors
to track pulse,
breathing rate,
somemonitors
sleep patterns,
position, rotation,
acceleration,
speed, etc.-

Instant Replay
–
re-examine any
situation during
play when
required to give
correct
decisions.-

Sports
Equipments
- smart workout
equipment like
treadmill,
dumbells. Provide
performance
data toenhance
efficiency and
avoid injuries.
Eg- full body
swim wear
minimises
drag through
water andhence
improve
performances.-

Digital Media
–
athletes can
view and analyse
their
performances
through their
videos in action
andimprove their
skills, improved
training,
strategizing
their games by
watching how
opponents
moves.-
Injury Prevention
and rehabilitation
- use of
sensors in
protective
equipment help in
avoiding
injuriesand help
in knowing source
of injury. Thus,
helps in
rehabilitation.-

Virtual Reality
- a technology
that puts you in
an artificial real
3D environment.
It feels like you
arepart(icipant)
of(in) this
environment. It
gives fans a
better viewing
experience
sitting at home
and stillfeeling if
they are at the
stadium. Players
will be able to
train more
effectively
avoiding injuries
andimproving
their technical
skills. This
technology will
also enable them
to train for
example inside
whenit is bad
weather. VR
combined with 5G
will enable them
to train virtually
(with headsets
on) with
ultraquick
response times,
which resemble
the real outside
circumstances. It
opens a wide
array
ofpossibilities
and will lead to
more
effectiveness in
training.-

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CAREER
OPTIONS IN
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION1.
TEACHING
CAREER IN
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
-
Elementary
School
–
Basic skills,
running, jumping,
throwing,
catching, kicking,
etc. Development
ofsensory and
motor
experiences of
children for all
round
development of
children.-

Middle School
–
separate
syllabus for VI,
VII & VIII
classes.

-
High School/
Senior Secondary
school
–
Specialised
teachers are
appointed , teach
theory
andpracticals of
p.ed, also prepare
various sports
teams for Inter-
School
competitions.
-

College and
University- Vario
us professional
courses in p.ed. in
a no. of colleges-
CPEd.,
B.PEd.,Certificat
e course in Yoga,
B.Sc. in P.Ed. ,
M.A. in P.Ed.,
M.Phil., PhD. In
P.Ed.

At university and
college level,
teachers are
required to teach
different
subjects of
physical
education.
2.
COACHING
CAREER IN
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
-
Coaching in
school, colleges,
sports clubs,
government
centres ae
responsible for
overall
preparation,cond
uct of practice
sessions and
matches and
performance of
the teams.
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To coach school
students for
Various inter
school
competitions and
in college and
universities for
Intercollegiate
or inter-
university
competition.

Various
opportunities
with professional
teams, sports
clubs, private
enterprises and
governmentsecto
rs and Sports
Authority of
India in a non
school set up.

Degree
required
–
Diploma course
in that particular
game. Master of
Sports(MS) for
higher level
ofcoaching.
Certificate
course can also
work along with
Physical
education
qualifications.
3.
HEALTH
RELATED
CATEERS
Opportunities in
Health and
weight
control clubs
–
for people
desiring to be
physically
fit.Activities and
services provided
in the form of
various facilities
to play games like
squash,
tennis,swimming,
gymnasium. Also
steam, sauna,
massages are
offered for
relaxation.
Nutrition and
dietaryhabits of
the clients are to
be
monitored.Differ
ent experts are
required in these
areas.4.
ADMINISTRATI
ON RELATED
CAREER
Career
opportunities
such as sports
administration,
management of
sports clubs
and facilities,
sportsmarketing
and promotion,
etc.a)
Department of
physical
education in
Universities and
colleges the
administration of
thephysical
education
department is
handled by the
chairman or head
who is a senior
withexperience
promoted at the
post.b)

Sports
department the
director of
sports in colleges
or universities is
responsible
for theadministr
ation of various
programs of
games and
sports. The
designation of
AEO (sports)
orADEO (Sports)
at school level is
also there for
the same. They
are
knowledgeable
regardingrules
and regulations
of sports
competitions.
They
supervise the
assistant
teachers,
coaches,fix
dated for
competitions
and responsible
for smooth
execution of
sports
programmesplann
ed.c)

Industrial
Recreation-
Opportunities in
various
multinational
companies,
privateorganisati
ons laying stress
on health
and fitness of
employees and
providing
recreation.
Itincludes
programme
designing, setting
up teams,
training, organisi
ng sports events,
andsupervising
the programmes.
5.
PERFORMANCE
RELATED
CARRERS
a)

As Players
- participating at
various levels
such as inter
school or
college level
competitionsdistr
ict level state
level National
level and
international
level Olympic
games etc.
Successfulsports
person become
professional
players. Various
job opportunities
are available for
theoutstanding
sports person of
international
achievements as
per
the requirement
ingovernment
sector and
private
organisations
consisting of
their own
teams such as
DefenceServices,
banks, companies
or industrial
corporations,
Railways, police
etc.. They can
also bepaid
employees by
different
national or
International
sports club.b)

As Officials
- a good sports
person can also
take up this
career as they
are well worst
with therules and
regulations of
the
game. Official
required in a
tournament are
referee Empire
timekeeper
recorder scorer
etc. These
officials
are required at
various sports
competitions
atvarious levels
such as inter
school level Inter
College or
any other
national or
Internationalcom
petitions. An
official must be
able to work
under pressure
and possess good
officialingmechan
ics and knowledge
of rules and
regulations of
the games with
experience of
playing.
6.

CAREER IN
COMMUNICATI
ON MEDIA
Communication
media such as
television, radio,
newspaper,
magazine, etc.a)

Sports
Journalism
- working with
newspapers
sports magazine
writing live
events
andfeaturing
articles about
sports persons or
on various sports
topics covering
and
reportingsports
events, research
based stories
compiling
statistics and
interviewing
players
or coaches.He
should be well
worst with
the different
aspects of sports
person and
knowledge
ofdifferent
games with keen
interest, taste
and talent in
writing.b)

Book Writing
- physical
educators with
deep knowledge
of various sub
disciplines of
physicaleducation
such as sports
biomechanics
sports
psychology
sports medicine
sports physiology
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sports pedagogy
sports
management may
write textbooks
or other related
books. It
requiresinterest
concentration
and writing
talent.c)
Sports
Photography
- with talent and
keen interest in
photography
ample
opportunities
arethere for
sports
photographers
with newspapers
and in sports
magazines. The
photos arealso
used on digital
platform which is
excessively used
in today's world.
Knowledge of
sportsbiomechani
cs and sociology
are helpful in
sports photograp
hy. Courses in
photography
andpractical
experience are
essential for this
career option.d)

Book Publishing
- this requires a
knowledge of
physical educatio
n writing an
editorial
skillswith people
needed in the
sales area to
travel throughout
the country to
sell the
publishedbooks.
A person must
have sales ability
and understandin
g of available
markets
forPublication in
the field of
physical
education and
sports and other
sports
magazines.e)
Sports
Broadcasting
- found with
radio television
stations cable
television at local
region
andnational
levels. For this
one must possess
the knowledge
about the scales
that takes
andrules of the
game. Other
qualities include
knowledge of
background of
players, relating
hisphysical
education
knowledge or
information
during the game
to the public in
simple terms.f)
Marketing
- opportunities in
marketing and
selling sports
equipment
with changing
demandsare
available as
manufacturers
representative
sale
representative
having expert
knowledgeon all
types of
equipment.
Courses
in business
management and
accounting are
helpful asales
person should be
skillful
identifying
individual
needs.g)

Sports industry
- it may be
related to only
sports Apparels
or footwear
which
requiresknowledg
e of research and
designing
because new
sports equipment
s and new types
ofclothings which
are beneficial for
improving the
sports
performance will
always be
indemand. For
this one must
have good
knowledge about
all the games and
the
changingtechnolo
gy and rules and
regulations.
KHELO INDIA
PROGRAMME
-

The Khelo India

program has been
introduced to
revive sports
culture in India
at grass root
level bybuilding a
strong
framework for all
sports played in
the country and
establish India as
a great
sportingNation-

Khelo India
programme is one
such initiative
taken by the
Indian
government IN
2017-18 to
encourageyouthf
ul talent and
provide them
with world-class
facilities and
training.-

It was revised to
focus on the
influence of the
whole sports
environment,
including
community
sports,equipment,
training for
excellence, talent
identification,
competition
format and the
sports economy.

-
centred on
developing skills
and linking rural
India to global
competitions.
The Khelo India
initiative has
been organised
into 12
verticals/compon
ents to achieve
the above
goals/objectives:
•

Play field
development
•
Community
coaching
development
•

State-level Khelo
India centres
•
Annual sports
competition
•

Talent search
and development
•
Utilization and
creation/upgrade
of sports
tructure
•
Support to
national/regional
/state sports
academics
•
Physical fitness
of school
children
•

Sports for
women
•
Promotion of
sports amongst
people with
disabilities
•
Sports for peace
andOptioopment
•

Promotion of
rural and
indigenous/tribal
games
FIT INDIA
MOVEMENT
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