Physical Education Need and Importance

Benefits and Importance of Physical Education | Bodyour bodies from musculoskeletal, physiological and
Fitness and Healthbiochemical point of view.
In the Present World of Space age and automation6. It teaches us various physical activities that can be
era, all human beings appear to be living a more andpracticed now in later life such as motor skills for the
more inactive life. They ride instead of walk, sitgames and sports of volleyball, tennis, swimming and
instead of stand and watches instead of participants.so on.
Such type of inactivity or sedentary life is detrimental7. It also teaches us the value of ethical behaviour in
to mental and physical health. Thus, there is greatsporting situations.
need for physical education as a part of balanced8. It teaches us the value of physical fitness and how
living.to become physically fit.
Following are the importance or benefits of physical9. It teaches us the value of physical fitness and how
education -to become physically fit.
1. It is needed because due to advanced technology10. It is important for aesthetic reasons as by
the lifestyle of people becomes sedentary and theyparticipation in physical fitness programmes like
become passive entertainer.gymnastics and dance, beauty and grace in cultivated
2. It is needed during childhood for proper growthin the movement.
and development.11. It is also important for catharsis reasons with
3. It is beneficial during adulthood to maintain goodmean releasing of energy, emotion, tension or
health and fitness.frustration and some people let off their extra steam
4. During old Age, it is important to prevent and treatby participating in various games and sports which
various ailments and disease.are part of physical education. This way physical
5. It is important as it provides us the knowledge ofeducation helps in checking juvenile delinquency.