in the M odern S ociety

in the M odern S ociety The modern researches have proven that the views of Greek philosophers Aristotle and Socrates in considering athletics as complete education is correct. It has been scientifically observed that adequate exercise of limbs is essential for disciplining one’s mind in the right spirit. Regular exercises and playing games help the body and mind to deal with the modern day silent killers, such as, stress, strain, worry, anxiety and tension. The need and importance of physical education may be understood in several ways which describes the different kinds of requirements for various sections of the society. Activity . Prepare a project on the status of various facilities available in your district related to various games and sports. Critically analyse how these can be shared effectively. Health and Physical Education must continue to be a compulsory subject from the primary, to the secondary stages, and as an optional subject at the higher secondary stage. However, it needs to be given equal status with other subjects, a status that is not being given at present. In order to transact the curriculum effectively, it is essential to ensure that the minimum essential physical space and equipment are available in every school, and that doctors and medical personnel visit school regularly. It should be possible to organise the utilisation of school space, at the block level at least, for special sports programmes both before school hours and after school hours to enable children with special talents for sports to come here for special training and during vacation periods. It should also be possible to develop these sports facilities so that many more children can avail of these for leisure-time sports activities and engage with team games such as basketball, throwball, volleyball, and local forms of sports. Source: The National Curriculum Framework The need and importance of physical education for every section of people in the modern society can be understood from the points given below — •• Optimum development of child’s physical growth •• Intellectual development •• Emotional development •• Social development •• Personal development •• Character building •• Physical fitness •• Development as a disciplined citizen of the country •• Neuromuscular development •• Cultural development •• Developing leadership qualities •• Healthy and safe environment •• Development of national integration •• Better international understanding Sports and games play an important role in the development of human personality. They are no less important than food and fresh water. It is interesting to note that there are many nurseries and training centres for games in most of the developed countries. Activity . •• Prepare a list of common myths prevailing in your surroundings by discussing with your parents, grandparents, and other community members. •• Compare with list given. •• Discuss with your classmates “How to remove these myths?”