Question

Anil, Anwar and Angel are friends. On a discussion Anil told them that Physical Education is compulsory subject in his school at the same time Anwar said that it is an optional subject in his school. While listening to their conversation Angel had certain query which are mention below. Kindly clear the doubt of Angel by answering the following question.

What is Physical Education?

Options

• A programme that only provides recreation and games experience for children.

• Programme that is most important for those children who are interested in sports.

• Part of total education programme that contributes, primarily through movements, to the total growth and development of the child.

• A subject with primary objective is to improve the fitness of the children.

Answer 1

Part of total education programme that contributes, primarily through movements, to the total growth and development of the child.

Explanation:

Physical education is part of the total education programme and contributes to a child’s overall growth through movement. It is not restricted to recreation, sports participants, or fitness alone.