Physical education is a course taught in school that focuses on developing physical fitness and the ability to perform and enjoy day-to-day physical activities with ease.Kids, as well as adults, benefit from regular exercise. Health benefits from regular exercise include: stronger muscles and bones, increased coordination and energy, and decreased risk of developing chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. For most kids, exercise means being physically active during play, recess, and physical education class, also known as P.E. Physical education contributes to each child’s total growth and development. Kids also develop skills necessary to participate in a wide range of activities, such as soccer, basketball, or swimming. Regular physical education classes prepare kids to be physically and mentally active, fit, and healthy into adulthood. An effective physical education program should include engaging lessons, trained P.E. teachers, adequate instructional periods, and student evaluation.

Career option in physical education

1. Teaching related Career:
   1. Elementary school level
   2. Middle school level
   3. High school and senior sec. s. level
   4. College and university level
2. Coaching related Career:
   1. Administration related career
   2. Physical education department
   3. Sports department
   4. Industrial recreating
   5. Sports facilities
3. Health related career:
   1. Health club
   2. Athletic training
4. Performance related career:
   1. As professional players
   2. As official
5. Career in Communication and media:
   1. Sports journalism
   2. Book publication
   3. Sports photography
   4. Sports board casting

Bachelor and Masters of Physical education.

1. With time the trend of physical education in India is changing. It has gained lots of importance with time and has evolved in itself to new dimensions and platforms.
2. Along with this the new generation has found new and keen interest in the field of physical education. This is though not a new field and was never untouched by exploration.
3. With the growing civilization and globalization, the physical education has spread its branches to new direction.
4. For some it is a mode of entertainment, physical training, body training, body culture, an aspect of healthy living, a significant part of education itself and an evolved dimension of general and much required physical education.
5. These have now developed as even an important competitive sports activity.