History of Physical Education

Contents: Preface. 1. Historical background. 2. Human behaviour and personality. 3. Learning concept and insights of man. 4. Philosophical aspects. 5. Ancient Heritage (2697B.C.-1842). 6. Early American Age. 7. Indian Yoga. 8. Various sports and games. 9. Future in twentieth century. 10. Regional and international competitions. Appendix. References.

"The main objective of Sports, and Yoga are mainly to keep human fit and healthy. It is a method designed to reveal the sources of creative inspiration hidden inside the human psyche, and thus involves the man fold expression of our being. It lays the foundations for a higher level of self-development and a deeper self-awareness.

Above all, sports and Yoga teaches us self-discipline, for very little can be achieved without it. Sometimes, however, discipline thus acquired can become extremely unbending and on inside, leading to fanaticism and preventing future progress. Hence, the true way of obtaining the desired results lies in a self-discipline that is balanced. So to highlight the benefits of the games and Yoga authors have tried to bring it in front of modern youth. This book is not a definitive solution of any physical problem but it is a guideline to keep the feet a person and happy through games and Yoga so this book has come in the light and it is in your hand.

The present volume of book "History of Physical Education" consists of ten chapters. The first, second and third chapters have devoted to theory and definition with historical background of the Physical education and other chapters are related with the sports and Indian Yoga. The conclusion of the book has summarised in the last chapter named the future of games and sports in twentieths century. The success of the book depends on the need and fulfillness of the requirements of the readers."