Health, Yoga And Physical Education Part -1

Recommended for Course:-

• D.I.E.T (1st Year)
• D.EL.Ed (1st Year)
• JBT (1st Year)

Health, Yoga And Physical Education Part -1- Dr. H.L. Khatri

Physical education is an integral part of total education process. The main aim of physical education is all-round development of the personality of the child which directly corresponds with the aim of education. Regular physical activity is not only essential for healthy growth and development-it can actually boost students’ academic achievement. Physical, mental and emotional health is key predictors of future quality of life for today’s students. The present book includes chapters on health and wellbeing, personal hygiene, school health services, health awareness and assessment, posture education, mid day meal, concept of physical education, development of values through sports, activities for special need children, classified teaching activities and teaching hints, safety education, management of emergency situations, common sports injuries, lesson planning, methods of teaching, warming-up and limbering down and marching etc. and provides students with the information and skills they need to develop a lifelong commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle. It focuses on the modern trends and innovations in Health and Physical Education to equip the teacher trainees and in-service teachers with the necessary skills in this area.

KEY FEATURES

• The coverage is quite comprehensive and elaborate catering to the need of the students.
• The concepts given are illustrated with plenty of figures and examples to make the reader comprehend the subject better.
• This book is ideally suited for the students of D.EL.Ed., B.PE, P.G.D.P.Ed courses. Besides, the text can be profitably used by in-service teachers, teacher educators and school/institute administrators.

Dr. H.L. Khatri obtained his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and M.P.E.S., P.G.D.P.Ed., B.Sc. (H.E.P.E.&S) from the IGIPESS, University of Delhi. He did his M. Phil. (Physical Education) and M.A. (Education) from Kurukshetra University and P.G.D.S.M. from Algappa University. He has to his credit several research papers/articles and books on Health & Physical Education and Education. Dr. Khatri is working as a Lecturer (Teacher Educator) in District Institute of Education & Training, Pritampura, Delhi.