Physical Education Chapter 1 Changing Trends And Career In Physical Education

The Aim of physical education is all-round development of the personality of the individuals.

The aim of physical education is to make every child physically, mentally and emotionally fit and also to develop in him such personal and social qualities as will help him to live happily with others and build him up a good citizen.

Through sports journalism, we mean that we can gather information regarding all sports activities and to collect different types of material required for physical education. Such physical education teachers who have skill in communicating by oral or writing can avail the career option in the field of sports journalism.

Health-related careers related to Physical Education are those careers which are connected with Physical Education, directly or indirectly. Someone who is interested in   Physical Education has several careers related to the field to choose from. Some important careers are as Trainers, Physio-Therapists, Medical Therapists, Massage Experts, Fitness and Nutrition Expert, Coach and Sports Consultant.

The main objective of physical education is physical development of an individual. Physical development deals with physical activities having relation with organ systems like the respiratory system, circulatory system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, endocrine system, and nervous system. Physical activities influence the development in size and shape, efficiency and working of these organic systems. Hence, it can be said that organic development leads to attaining the aim of physical education.

Physical education has traditionally been declared as a professional field. Appropriate career offers many rewards to the teachers whether they are engaged in elementary school, middle schools, high schools, senior secondary schools, colleges or universities. This career is usually considered to have many benefits. The teacher, in the field of physical education, has deep respect among the students because he makes a good contribution to society. This career provides internal satisfaction:

1. Elementary School
2. Middle School
3. High Secondary School
4. College and University

These are teaching opportunities in the field of physical education at different levels.

Career opportunities are widely available in book writing in the field of physical education and sports, especially in India. As a matter of fact, there is a shortage of books on physical education and its allied subjects in India. Some physical educators, who have deep knowledge of various sub-disciplines of physical education, such as sports biomechanics, sports sociology, sports medicine, exercise physiology, research methods, sports psychology, sports philosophy, sports pedagogy, sports management and various sports, may write textbooks as a part-time careers.

Careers are also available in sports industry. A person who wants a career in sports industry, must have the knowledge of physical education and sports. One may establish a sports industry at a small scale. It may be related to only T-shirts and Shorts. It may be related to only sports footwear. The knowledge of research and designing is also vital for such jobs because new types of sports equipment and new types of tracksuits or swimsuits which are beneficial for increasing the performance of sportspersons are always in demand.

1. Physical development: Development of organ systems such as circulatory system, nervous system, muscular system, digestive system etc.
2. Mental development: Physical activities require alertness of mind, deep concentration and calculated movement. This objective is related to the mental development of an individual.
3. Social development: This objective is related to the development of social traits, which are essential for better adjustment in life. It is a better source for attaining the qualities like. Co-operation, fair play, sportsmanship, tolerance, and sympathy.
4. Neuro Muscular Co-ordination: This objective is centered with a better relationship between nervous system. Education provides ample opportunities for physical neuromuscular coordination.
5. Emotional Development: The emotional development of an individual is also one of the major objectives of physical education. Every individual has various types of emotions viz. Pleasure, hope, jealousy, hatredness, fear, depression, anger, wonder, lust, loneliness etc.
6. Development of Health: This develops healthy related habits through health education. This also provides education about the prevention of communicable diseases.

Career options in physical education;

1. Teaching Career:-
   1. Elementary school level
   2. Middle school level
   3. High school and senior secondary level
   4. College and university level
2. Coaching Career:-
   1. Administration related career
   2. Physical education department
   3. Sports department
   4. Industrial recreation
   5. Sports facilities
3. Healthy related career:-
   1. Healthy 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