Health Care : Current Reviews

Physical education programme for promotion of health among school students in India

International Congress on Global Healthcare

August 24-25, 2023 | WEBINAR

Rajesh Kumar

Osmania University, India

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Health Care Curr Rev

Abstract:

The school’s physical education programme is a primary contributor to building a strong foundation for the development of broad-based physical competencies and opportunities for recreational participation of the School Students in India.Building upon the physical education programme, the sports Co-Curricular Activities programme provides opportunities for specialisation in a sport, as well as broad-based development within the specialised sport and across other sports. Together with other school programmes, physical education and sports contribute to Preamble Physical Education & Sports Development Framework Preamble v holistic education and the development of 21st Century Competencies to better prepare each individual to thrive in a fast-changing and highly-connected world.The PE programme is an integral component of India school curriculum. the learning areas addressed during Physical education classes are:Traditional Sports,Yoga, Kabaddi and Kho, Mass Drills exercises etc.The Students acquires wide range of motor skills, develops good health, fitness etc.To strengthen our Holistic Health Programme, we infuse these elements through a whole-school approach. First, in our Physical Education lessons – besides focusing on movement competencies which are fundamental towards equipping pupils to be proficient in sports and games – also include components of food and nutrition. Second, we also participate in the Healthy Meals in Schools Programme to ensure our pupils eat right and learn the importance of maintaining a healthy diet. Third, we also work with parents so that they can help provide a healthy diet for their children outside of school. The proper exercise, good food will contribute to the holistic wellness. Key words: Health, Yoga, Traditional Sports etc.

Biography :

Rajesh Kumar has obtained his Bachelor degree, Masters degree and doctoral degree in Physical Education from Osmania University, Hyderabad and Diploma in Sports Coaching in Athletics from Sports Authority of India. He is presently working as Dean, Faculty of Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, T.S. India. He is Visiting Professor, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Universitas Negeri, Yogyakarta, Indonesia in the year 2020. He holds Previously many administrative Positions i.e. Principal, University College of Physical Education, Osmania University, Head, Department of Physical Education, OU, Secretary, Board of Control, Inter University Tournaments,OU, Director of Physical Education,OUSecretary, Inter College Tournaments, OU, Chair Person, Board of Studies in Physical Education, Osmania University Satavahana University, M.G. University, Nalgonda and Kakatiya University. He is Convener, Telangana State Physical Education Common Entrance Test 2023.Organized National Universities Championships in Rowing, Sepak Takraw and Korf Ball.