Unit I Sociological Aspects of Physical Education

(I) Games and sports as man’s cultural heritage. An understanding that sports have been a part of our culture and tradition since time immemorial.

(ii) Development of the individual through games and sports. Understanding how games and sports contribute in various ways towards the development of an individual.

(iii) Role of Physical Education in promoting national integration. How Physical Education helps in promoting National Integration.

(iv) Physical Education and personality development. The role of Physical education in development of personal qualities like an individual attitude, discipline, helpfulness, team spirit, patience, unity, friendship, etc.