“Physical education is that field of …

Literal meaning

Physical = related to body
education = knowledge

Thus,

Physical Education is knowledge about the body. In this subject, we read about various activities which are necessary for development and growth of the body.

There are so many definitions about Physical education given by various experts.

According to Oberteuffer, <i>Physical Education is the sum of those experiences which comes to individual through movements.</i>

According to J.B.Nash, <i>Physical Education is that phase of the whole field of the education that deals with big muscle activities and their related responses.</i>

According to H.C. Buck, <i>Physical education is the part of general education programme, which is considered wit growth, development and education of children through the medium of big muscle activities. Physical activities are the tools. They are so selected and conducted as to influence every child's life physically, mentally, emotionally and morally.</i>