CC-101 HISTORY, PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 B. P. Ed. – Outline of Syllabus 1st Year

Theory Courses

CC-101 HISTORY, PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Unit – 1: Introduction

o Meaning, Definition and Scope of Physical Education

o Aims and Objective of Physical Education

o Importance of Physical Education in present era.

o Misconceptions about Physical Education.

o Relationship of Physical Education with General Education.

o Physical Education as an Art and Science.

Unit- 2 – Historical Development of Physical Education in India

o Indus Valley Civilization Period. (3250 BC – 2500 BC)

o Vedic Period (2500 BC – 600 BC)

o Early Hindu Period (600 BC – 320 AD) and Later Hindu Period (320 AD – 1000 AD)

o Medieval Period (1000 AD – 1757 AD)

o British Period (Before 1947)

o Physical Education in India (After 1947)

o Contribution of Akhadas and Vyayamshals

o Y.M.C.A. and its contributions.

Unit- 3- Foundation of Physical Education

o Philosophical foundation:

o Idealism, Pragmatism, Naturalism, Realism, Humanism, Existentialism and Indian

Philosophy and Culture.

o Fitness and wellness movement in the contemporary perspectives

o Sports for all and its role in the maintenance and promotion of fitness.

Unit-4- Principles of Physical Education

o Biological

§ Growth and development

§ Age and gender characteristics

§ Body Types

§ Anthropometric differences

o Psychological

§ Learning types, learning curve

§ Laws and principles of learning

§ Attitude, interest, cognition, emotions and sentiments

o Sociological

§ Society and culture

§ Social acceptance and recognition

§ Leadership

§ Social integration and cohesiveness

References:

Bucher, C. A. (n.d.) Foundation of physical education. St. Louis: The C.V. Mosby Co.

Deshpande, S. H. (2014). Physical Education in Ancient India. Amravati: Degree college of

Physical education.