Physical Education in India by Sujit Nair, Usha;

Short description:

This book takes a close look at the history, policy and practice of physical education in India. Exploring this topic in unprecedented breadth and depth, the book provides an important case study of the significance of physical education in wider society, in education more broadly, and in the context of a rapidly developing economy.

Long description:

This book takes a close look at the history, policy and practice of physical education in India. Exploring this topic in unprecedented breadth and depth, the book provides an important case study of the significance of physical education in wider society, in education more broadly, and in the context of a rapidly developing economy. 

The book introduces the history of physical education in India, and examines the contemporary landscape, including PE in schools and in higher education as well as physical education teacher education programs. It takes a close look at the role of government in developing PE, and at the infrastructure and policy architecture that underpins the Indian system, and pays close attention to the challenges facing women and girls in PE today. The book also considers the Indian experience in wider international context, and takes a deep dive into the particular circumstances, policies and practices within each Indian state. 

Shining new light on the education and development of one of the world’s most important, and diverse, emerging nations, this book is essential reading for anybody with an interest in physical education, teacher education, education policy, the history of sport and physical activity, South Asian studies or development studies.

Table of Contents:

Part I Contextualizing Education in India: Exploring Global Perspectives in Physical Education Policies and Unravelling Progress and Challenges in International Research  1. Introduction: Overview of the Educational System in India  2. Global Horizons in Physical Education Policies  3. Exploring the Impact and Effectiveness of Quality Physical Education Worldwide  Part II Physical Education in Post-Independence India: Systems, Policy, and Practice  4. Physical Education in India in the Pre-Independence Era  5. Physical Education in India in the Post-Independence Era  6. Adapting Physical Education in Higher Education in India  7. Teacher Preparation in Physical Education in India  8. Girls and Women in Physical Education  9. Government Initiatives in Physical Education and Sports  10. Assessing Infrastructure and Accessibility in Physical Education and Sports in India  Part III Specific Review of Physical Education in Selected States of India  11. Physical Education in Kerala  12. Physical Education in Delhi  13. Physical Education in Punjab  14. Physical Education in Manipur  15. Physical Education in Jammu and Kashmir  16. Physical Education in Tamil Nadu  17. Physical Education in Haryana  18. Physical Education in Chhattisgarh  19. Physical Education in West Bengal  20. Physical Education in Gujarat  21. Physical Education in Goa  22. Physical Education in Madhya Pradesh  Part IV Future Perspectives and Holistic Recommendations  23. Future Perspectives and Holistic Recommendations