Physical education
Physical Education
Physical Education (pronounced fiz-i-kuhl ed-yoo-key-shun), often abbreviated as PE, is a course in the curriculum which utilizes learning in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains in a play or movement exploration setting.
Etymology
The term "Physical Education" is derived from the Latin words "physica" and "educatio". "Physica" means physical or natural, and "educatio" means a breeding, a bringing up, a rearing. Together, they represent the process of educating and developing the body, particularly through physical movement and exercise.
Related Terms
- Exercise: Any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
- Fitness: A state of health and well-being, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Sports: All forms of competitive physical activity or games which, through casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants.
- Wellness: An active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physical education
- Wikipedia's article - Physical education
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