Course Contents

i. INTRODUCTION a. Historical background of Physical Education b. Definition and scope of Physical Education c. Aims and objectives of Physical Education ii. PHILOSOPY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION a. Definition b. Components of Philosophy c. Relationship of Physical Education with Naturalism, Idealism, Realism, Pragmatism, Extencialism iii. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AS DISCIPLINE a. Physical Education, an academic discipline b. Physical Education and Islam c. Physical Education as a profession iv. SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION a. Biological interpretation of Physical Education b. Psychological interpretation of Physical Education c. Sociological interpretation of Physical Education v. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION a. Definition of Recreation b. Types of Recreation c. Principles of Liesure d. Outdoor pursuits vi. LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION a. Definition and kinds of leadership b. Selection criteria of leader c. Qualities of a good leader d. Challenges in Physical Education profession

Course Synopsis

This course is designed to acquaint students with the objectives to make them understand the basic concepts of physical education and its relation to Health Education, and provide preliminary awareness about physical, mental and social developments; interpretation of biological, psychological effects on physical activities.

Course Learning Outcomes

The philosophy behind physical education includes principles that teach students the mechanics of physical activity. Students will learn why physical important and how they can remain physically active. This course will have good effects on the health and economics of individuals and as a whole community in relation to physical education.