Policies: Physical Education

Abstract

This research paper is an attempt to highlight the importance given to physical education over the years. There is a popular saying that "Health is Wealth". Each education policy, sports policy & committee reports of the government of India included physical education & had its impact. All talked about the importance and the need of the subject in holistic development of individuals/ citizens of our country. To bridge the gap it’s important to take all stakeholders along. The paper briefly highlights how physical education has been reflected in various policy and curricular documents & may contribute to a better understanding of the status of physical education in our school, colleges/ higher education curriculum and in society as whole.