Physical Education & Yoga (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VEDU 502
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Hours: 
Hours: Contact Hours (30) + Independent work (20) + Others (10) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives: -

After completion of this course, the students will be able to-

  1. understand the need & importance of physical education

 

  1. get acquainted with the allied areas in physical education

 

  1. get sensitized towards physical fitness & its importance

 

  1. become aware of the benefits of physical fitness & activities that lead to fitness

 

  1. acquire the skills for assessment of physical fitness

 

  1. get introduced to the philosophical bases of yoga

 

  1. get introduced to the types of yoga & its importance

 

  1. get motivated to take up physical activity for their own fitness

 

  1. understand the procedure of health-related fitness evaluation

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Assessment strategies

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and

teaching strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

VEDU 502

Physical Education & Yoga

CO 51: Examine the benefits of physical fitness and yoga in daily life.

CO 52: Distinguish between the different methods of maintaining physical   fitness.

CO 53: Propose activities for Physical fitness of students and teachers.

CO 54: Create a Physical fitness programme based on various Yoga activities.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Activity

 

 

Learning strategies: Self-learning assignments, Report writing.

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6,

Assignment (1), Report Presentation

 

 

Summative Assessment (70%)

Semester end examination

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Physical Education
  • Introduction, definition and meaning of physical education.
  • Objectives of physical education.
  • Scope of physical education & allied areas in physical education.

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Physical Education and Methods
  • Need & importance of physical education in different levels of school (sec. and sr. sec. level).
  • Training methods: development of components of physical fitness and motor fitness through following training methods (continuous method, interval method, circuit method, fartlek/speed play and weight training).
  • Development of techniques and tactics.

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Physical Fitness
  • Definition, meaning, types and factors of physical fitness.
  • Factors affecting physical fitness.
  • Benefits of physical fitness.

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Physical Fitness and Yoga Activities
  • Need of physical activities at school level.
  • Importance of physical activities at school level.
  • Assessment of physical fitness.
  • Introduction, meaning and mis-concepts of yoga.
  • Ashtang yoga (8 stages of yoga).
  • Types of yoga.
  • Importance of yogasanas, pranayama and shudhikriya.
  • Importance of meditation in school.

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Human Abilities and Yoga In Indian Context
  • Education and yoga: promotion of intelligence, awareness and creativity through yoga, yoga in class- rooms (primary, secondary and higher education levels.)
  • Stress and yoga: stress- Definition, causes, symptoms, complications in life; yogic management of stress related disorders: anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies.

 

Sessional Work (Any One):

  1. Learning and performing of basic yogic activities.
  1. Health and physical education relationship with other subject areas like science, social science and languages.
  1. Fundamental skill of games/sports and yoga.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Reddy, K. Rao, M. (2019). Yoga physical and health education, Delhi: Neelkamal publications pvt. Ltd.
  • Rajput, P. (2016). Physical education and health guidance, Gurgaon (Haryana): global publications

 

 

References: 
  • Kuvalayananda, Swami, Pranayama, (1983), Popular Prakashan Bombay.

 

  • Kuvalayananda, Swami, Asanas, (1983) Popular Prakashan Bombay, English/ Hindi.

 

  • Lal, Raman Bihari. (2008). Sikshake Daarshnik Evam Samajshastriye Sidhant. Meerut, Rastogi Publications.

 

  • Nagendra, H.R. (1993). Yoga in Education. Bangalore, Vivekananda Kendra.

 

  • Niranjananada, Swami. (1998). Yoga Darshan. Deoghar, Panchadashanam Paramahamsa Alakh Bara.

 

  • Rai, Lajpat, Sawhney, R.C. and Selvamurthy, W. Selvamurthy (1998). Meditation Techniques, their scientific evaluation. Gurgaon, Anubhav Rai Publication.

 

  • Raju, P.T. (1982). The Philosophical Traditions of India. Delhi, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass.

 

  • Ram, Swami. (1999). A Practical Guide to Holistic Health. Pennsylvania, Himalayan Institute of Yoga.

 

  • Reyna, Ruth. (1971). Introduction to Indian Philosophy. New Delhi, Tata McGraw- Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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