Misconceptions About Physical Education:
Some people think that physical education is a wastage of time as well as money as it doesn't provide any bright future to their children. Parents feel taking part in games & sports take their children away from their studies. Some have the impression that physical education is a body building. But it is very important that we should unite to eliminate these misconception in order that physical education can be spread as a vast activity.
Few of the misconceptions are as under:
(i) Rest Period : People think that this is a rest period as it does not have any academic value. This opinion is also wrong as this subject is very demanding in coming time and has academic value. It has its curriculum which involves theory as well as practicals in it. Thus, it is not a rest or free period. Its approach improves the health status at individual and community levels.
(ii) Wastage of Money : Games and sports require special type of equipment, apparatus, play field, etc. which are costly. These days many facilities are provided by the government in the form of scholarships, awards and stipends to the sports persons. The government has set up various institutions which provide free education, diet, equipment, etc. to good sportsmen.
(iii) Leads to Indiscipline : This opinion is totally wrong. A good sportsman always behaves in a disciplined manner and follows rules and regulations on the sports field and in real life.
(iv) No Job Career or Profession : Today special attention is given to sports persons for selection in various competitive examinations. There are many jobs for sports persons in various departments. In many professions sportsmen are accepted happily.
(v) Poor Social Status : Participation in physical activities is generally considered to be for those who have poor social status and are not given any recognition by society. Whereas, this trend is now changing. Today there are many sports awards like Arjuna award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, Padma Shree award given to sportsmen, that add to their social status.
(vi) Participation in Games only : Many people think that it is participation in games and sports. Whereas, physical education enables a person to maintain health and fitness through physical activity. Games and sports are a good medium to achieve its objectives.
