The concept of physical education has its roots since ancient period. The people of Rome and Greece adopted this concept in the form of physical activities, as they thought it is essential to survive. The people of Greece mainly emphasised on the physical education and practised music and gymnastics as the means of development of man. Even in ancient India, physical activities were the essential part of man’s life. Our ancient Rishi-Munis, Vedas and Puranas laid a great stress on physical training in terms of yogic exercises for mental relaxation and physical development.
