In the mechanical age of today man has become totally dependent upon machines. He has lost muscular energy and has become the victim of tension and worries leading to many physical and mental ailments.
It is very essential in such a situation to understand the significance of Physical Education, as underlined below :
1. All round development of the child.
2. Physical fitness and wellness
3. Cultivation of Leadership qualities.
4. Healthy physical growth and development 5. Formation of sound conduct.
6. Development of Neuro-muscular coordination.
7. Cultural development.
8. Development of good and healthy habits.
9. Development of healthy emotional expressions.
10.Proper use of the leisure time.
11.National unity and integrity.
12.Inter-state and international understanding and amity.
13.Spirit of socialisation.
14.Development of self expression qualities in children.
15.Development of spirit of creativity and expression.
16.Financial gains.
17.Promotion of sense of discipline, tolerance and communal amity.
18.Relaxation of mind and body.
