Curriculum and Development in Physical Education

Contents: 1. Meaning, definition and concept of the curriculum. 2. Philosophical, psychological and sociological foundations of curriculum planning. 3. Nature and meaning of curriculum design. 4. Basic principles for curriculum development in physical education. 5. Sources of curriculum materials. 6. Integration of physical education with other faculties or subjects. 7. Curriculum research. 8. Curriculum appraisal or evaluation.

The word physical refers to body, and indicates bodily characteristics such as strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, health coordination and performance. It seemingly contrasts the body with the mind. The term education when used in conjunction with physical, refers to a process of education that develops the human body especially fitness and movement skills. Therefore, it transcends all misconceptions and misgivings about physical education as a field of teaching and being considered as an ingredient of general education. The present book entitled Curriculum and Development in Physical Education discusses all the aspects of curriculum and development in physical education.