A ims and O bjectives If you are doing physical exercises or playing any game regularly, you must have realised their importance. The aim of physical education is to target the total development of human personality. In physical education, the final aim is to make every human being physically, mentally and emotionally fit and also to provide each kind of opportunity to them, so that they can develop such personal and social qualities which will help them to live happily with others and shape themselves as true citizens of the country. Efforts are needed to provide adequate facilities and ample time for the individuals and the groups to participate in situations that are physically wholesome, mentally stimulating and socially sound.
Through physical education one can strive to achieve the following aims and objectives. Motor Development The objective of motor development refers to the neuromuscular relationship of nerve or nerve fibre to the one that connects the central nervous system with muscles. This in turn enables the movement of the body. To enhance the ability of the body to act, react and interact, it is necessary to exercise the muscles and nerves.
In other words, physical development of a person is the foremost objective of physical education. Physical education is related to physical activities, which when performed, have an effect on various organ systems of our body. It leads to the improvement in size, shape, efficiency, etc., of various organs of these systems. An individual who is having good motor movements may perform daily routine work very effectively without undue Activity .
•• Prepare a chart on the steps taken by the Government of India to promote games and sports in India and discuss with your classmates. •• Prepare a chart on the Importance of Physical Activities on health and discuss in the class. •• Discuss Fit India Movements and its benefits. fatigue and laziness and feels confident in life.
It also promotes sound health which enables an individual to become a valuable asset for the society and nation. Fig. . : Children participating in physical activities and excercise Motor development