LearningMatEng PDF
LearningMatEng PDF
LearningMatEng PDF
SAI-LNCPE Trivandrum
Sports Authority of India
Table of Contents
Unit 1.0: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) TEACHER 2
Unit 1.2: Concepts of Fitness, Health, Physical Education, Sports, Lifestyle 14
Unit 2.0: Integrating Fitness In Current Activities Done By PE Teachers And Teaching
Methodology 29
Unit 3.0: Introduction to Community Coaching, Roles and Responsibilities of a Coach 72
Unit 4.1 :Khelo India Fitness Assessment Program & Khelo India Battery of Tests 115
Unit 4.2 :Hands-on learning of Assessor App and Web Portal for Schools, Report Card 116
Unit 4.3: Fit India Fitness Protocols & Guidelines for Teachers and Staff 119
Definitions of Education
“Education is something which makes a man self reliant and self less”. – Rigveda
“Education is the capacity to feel pleasure and pain at the right moment” - PLATO.
In India, there is a rich tradition of education dating back to the dawn of human civilisation,
where the Gurukulas and teacher-disciple tradition developed thousands of years ago. In
ancient India, learning was pursued, not for its own sake, but for the sake of and as a part of
religion. It was sought as a means for the ultimate end of life (i.e., salvation). The main aim
of education was training of the mind as an instrument of knowledge and the discharge of
one’s dharma (duty or moral-ethical value). Education was also conceived as the means to
develop the physical and the subtle body, so that the inner spirit or the pure consciousness
can express itself without getting hampered by the illusions of the world. In this context, it
was felt that the purpose of education was to train and exercise the five sheaths or layers –
physical (gross body), vital (subtle body), mental, intellectual and spiritual – in such a way as
to make them the sound instruments for leading a good life (Kabir, 1961).
India had been the epicentre of knowledge and wisdom since the ancient times. There have
been very eminent educationists in India like, Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Shri
RavindraNath Tagore and many more. Education is a continuous process; it is from womb to
tomb. Life / Education begins with Movement. The above-mentioned eminent educationists
have described the importance of physical activity and said a healthy Mind is in Healthy
Body. Physical Development, Value Education, Life Skills are essential for living a happy life.
Physical Education
School education aims at the holistic development of children. It provides students with
opportunities to grow and develop as adults to be useful for society. It is important for us to
know that one of the most important requirements for growing into healthy adulthood is the
physical growth which supports cognitive development. Physical education contributes to
the physical, social, emotional and mental development of a child.
“Physical education comprises holistic education for the development of personality of the
child to its fullest and perfection in body, mind and spirit through engaging in regular
physical activities.”
Physical education through the medium of physical activity contributes to physical
efficiency, mental alertness and the development of qualities like perseverance, team spirit,
leadership and obedience to rules. It develops personal and social skills among the learners
Who is a PE Teacher?
● Physical Education is the sum of men's physical activities selected as to kind and
conducted as to outcomes
● Physical education teachers work with children of all fitness levels to improve
coordination, teach teamwork and inspire a love for physical activity.
● Physical Education teachers are commonly referred to as P.E. teachers or Sports
teachers in India
● Physical education teachers help students learn the importance of physical activity
and how it contributes to their overall health and wellness. They’ll use a holistic
approach to help students understand how physical activity, intellectual learning and
nutrition combine to create a positive outcome for life.
1. Role as an Administrator/Manager
● Forming various teams and preparing them for tournaments
● Selecting appropriately skilled students
● Dealing with permission for practice outside of school hours
● Sending entry forms within the deadlines
● Making arrangements regarding transport to tournament venue
● Accompanying teams to tournaments and ensuring snacks and other provisions
Conducting fitness tests periodically
● Being knowledgeable of tests prescribed by the respective Boards and carrying them
out accordingly.
● Purchase and maintenance of equipments
Conducting recreational events for faculty and other school workers. Initiating and
taking the lead in organizing sports events for the community on behalf of the
school
7. As an Evaluator
How far has the Delivery of the above roles been successful
Have the Learning Outcomes been fulfilled?
Developing and using Rubrics for Qualitative and Quantitative Improvements
For Children, Staff, Parents, Community
8. Other Responsibilities
● Inculcating Values of Sports among students
● Discipline
● Leadership
● Interpersonal skills and socialization
● Moral values
● Sportsmanship
● Analyse student behaviour and performance.
What is discipline?
Discipline in sports
● Discipline is the key to an athlete’s success as it is an essential foundation for any
sport.
● It teaches athletes the value of hard work in order to improve and reach their full
potential.
● It teaches to sacrifice some things that get in the way of fully concentrating on the
sport.
● It emphasizes on time management as sportspersons have to follow a strict training
schedule.
Discipline in Classroom
● They provide strong, positive role models and father figures for students who may
not have one.
● Boys often need a male adult to talk about issues they feel uncomfortable sharing
with a female teacher.
● It helps girls, especially those brought up in restrictive environments, to associate
and get acclimated to the male gender in a safe environment.
● Especially in primary schools, having female teachers is important for children as
they can give the students the care that children miss in the absence of their
mothers.
● Girls feel more comfortable expressing
● their problems and concerns to female teachers than male teachers.
● Women teachers are vital to communities as their presence makes parents send
their girl children to school confidently.
● It exposes students to accomplished female role models.
● Women as teachers can raise gender awareness and the sensitivity of male teachers.
CONCLUSION
Fitness is Easy, Fun and Free. Fitness should be 365 days a Year.
1. HOME
2. SCHOOL
3. ORGANISATION
4. RETIREMENT
‘How to Live’ ought to be the first pillar of formal education. This involves teaching and
practicing the art of taking care of one’s body and health daily. Schools have to be the first
formal institution after home where physical fitness is taught and practiced.
Every school must focus on getting all their Children and Teachers/Staff to be physically fit.
The following aspects are critical in ensuring a whole school approach to promoting Fitness:
Fit India Mission encourages Schools to Organise a Fit India School Week in the month of
November/December. It has also prepared a set of Fit India School Certification with simple
and easy parameters.
Schools can visit Fit India Website: https://fitindia.gov.in to register themselves for Fit India
School Certification. There are 3 levels of Certification:
a. Having one teacher trained in PE, and such teacher is physically fit and active;
b. Having a playground Where two or more outdoor games are played.
c. Having one PE period each day for every section and physical activities
(sports, dance, games, yogasan, PT) take place in the PE period.
d. Having all students spending 60 minutes or more on physical activities daily.
2. FIT INDIA 3 STAR SCHOOL
The following additional parameters would apply for claiming a 3 Star certification:
a. All teachers to be physically fit and spending 60 minutes or more every day
for physical activities.
b. School has at least two trained teachers (including one PET), each well
versed with any two sports.
c. Sports facilities for 4 sports including the 2 outdoor sports.
d. Every student learns and plays 2 sports – one of which could be a
traditional/indigenous/local game.
3. FIT INDIA 5 STAR SCHOOL
The following additional parameters (over and above 3 Star certification) would apply
for claiming the highest certification:
Fit India Mission encourages Schools to Organise a Fit India School Week in month of
November/December - different Boards are celebrating this in these months:
Day Activity
04 Physical Activities for all Students including Dance, Aerobics, Yoga, Martial Arts,
Rope-Skipping, Gardening etc.
Essay/Poem Writing Competition for all Students on theme “Fit India School”
Following activities have been done by Fit India since it’s launch in August 2019 to promote
fitness:
All Fit India Videos are available for Schools to use on Fit India Website
(https://fitindia.gov.in) and YouTube Channels (@fitindiaoff)
• Sedentary Behaviour which has been defined as any waking behavior characterized
by an energy expenditure ≤1.5 metabolic equivalents of task (METs), while in a
seated, reclined or lying posture.
• Term sedentary is derived from the Latin word sedere, which literally means “to sit.”
• Any waking behavior characterized by an energy expenditure that is less than or
equal to 1.5 times the resting metabolic rate while in a sitting or reclining posture.
Sedentary activity Physical activity that results in almost no increase in energy expenditure,
and usually involves sitting or lying down.
1.02 Inactivity
Physical activity that results in some increase in energy expenditure at a low intensity level,
beyond sedentary, but not of sufficient intensity to provide a general health and/or fitness
benefit, even if undertaken for long durations and frequently
• physical inactivity: ( insufficient physical activity) represents the lack of attaining
physical activity recommendations (ie, 150 min/wk of moderate-intensity activity or
75 min/wk of vigorous-intensity activity)
1.03 Health
1.04 Exercise
Exercise, a subset of physical activity, is “planned, structured and repetitive” and designed
to target a particular outcome, for example, cardiorespiratory capacity or another
component of fitness
Any structured and/or repetitive physical activity performed or practiced where the main
intention is to achieve improved physical fitness. This may include ineffective exercise,
where individuals intend to achieve a fitness benefit, but do not
Jeremiah Morris
The man who invented exercise who first used physical activity in epidemiology In 1953,
Morris and co-workers compared bus drivers, who are sedentary in their occupation, with the
physically active bus conductors, who were constantly moving up and down double-decker
The ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with
ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and respond to emergencies.
An activity involving physical exertion, skill and/or hand-eye coordination as the primary
focus of the activity, with elements of competition where rules and patterns of behaviour
governing the activity exist formally through organisations
Physical education provides life skills that encourage students to be active and fit for life. It
has a positive impact on students’ physical, mental, and emotional health.
It is an:
1 Improved Physical Fitness:
Improves children's muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, body
composition and cardiovascular endurance.
6 Improved Judgment:
Quality physical education can influence moral development. Students have the
opportunity to assume leadership, cooperate with others; question actions and
regulations and accept responsibility for their own behavior
7 Stress Reduction:
Physical activity becomes an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety, and facilitates
emotional stability and resilience.
1. Quality physical education programs are organized around content standards that
offer direction and continuity to instruction and evaluation.
2. Quality programs are student-centered and based on the developmental urges,
characteristics, and interests of students
3. Quality physical education programs make physical activity, physical fitness, and
motor-skills development the core of the program
4. Quality physical education programs teach management skills and self-discipline.
1. Access to physical education and sport for all, regardless of: age, gender,, disability
status, income, educational level, geographic location and ability.
2. comprehensive physical activity plan with physical education at the core,
supplemented by other varied opportunities for and an environment supportive of
physical activity throughout the day, would make an important contribution to
children’s health and development, thereby enhancing their readiness to learn
A whole-school approach recognizes that all aspects of the school community can impact
upon students’ health and wellbeing, and that learning and health are linked.
The health of children and youth affects their ability and willingness to learn and participate
in school life. Healthy children and young people are more likely to succeed at school.
Developing a whole-school approach in areas such as health and physical activity will help
ensure schools contribute to this outcome. A whole-school approach extends the learning
environment from what is taught inside the classroom to how students’ well-being is
supported outside the classroom.
Key Considerations:
1. Design and plan physical activity classes and sports events for the academic year
2. Age-appropriate Resources and learner specific requirements
3. Concept of warm-up and cool down, lead up games, modified games and small area
games.
1. Play is Meaningful
2. Play is Joyful
3. Play is Engaging
Principles of Play
1. Access to facilities
2. Access to suitable teaching spaces
3. Access to equipment
4. Timetabling
5. Support from other staff
6. Funding for the subject
7. Support from management and administration
8. Leadership from heads of department
9. Access to professional development that is appropriate
10. Access to professional development from school management or leadership team
1. Specific
2. Measurable
3. Achievable
4. Realistic
5. Time-bound
It is important that Children can get maximum benefits of a PE Period. As a teacher, it is
important to plan each session well.
1. Space
2. Time
3. Equipment
4. People
SPACE
EQUIPMENT
1. Modified Bats/Racquets
2. Tables for TT
3. Balls using Soft Material/Clothes/Tapes
4. Bottles as Cones
5. Ropes
6. Modified Goal Posts
7. Free Time Activities - Tyres, Tubes, Hopscotch Markings
8. Chalks for Ground Marking
PEOPLE
To Summarise
Unit 2.0: Integrating Fitness In Current Activities Done By PE Teachers
And Teaching Methodology
These are the avenues of providing time for Physical Activities in a School Setting:
1. Active PE Periods - Ensure One PE Period per day in School Time Table
2. Active Assembly - Once or Twice a week, do Yoga, Freehand exercises, Zumba or any
other form of Fitness during Assemblies
3. Active Recess - Have Play Spaces where children can play
4. Active Coaching - Those interested can play before or after school
5. Competitions - Competitions for all children
6. Free Play/Commuting - Free Play is an essential form of Physical Education which
develops Physical and Social Skills, Enjoyment amongst children
Space, Time, Equipment and People are typical constraints in Schools. It is important to
look at available resources and plan accordingly to make PE delivery effective.
B) Construct of a PE Card
PE Card should have following aspects
covered:
A) Purpose of these activities
B) Variations for these Activities
C) Equipments Required
D) Safety measures
E) Links to other subjects
F) Curriculum links
G) Self-assessment
H) Life Skills
3. Celebrate Festivals
5. Adventure Activities
6. Active Vacations
Have a Whole School Approach to Fitness by involving Students, Staff, Parents and
Community. Remember:
Every Child counts. There are 2 key outcomes: Fitness Assessment of all School Going
Children, and Sports Skills Assessment for selected students to spot Talent.
Some Useful Links for all PE Teachers
1. Goal 1: Acquire a range of movement skills to participate in a variety of physical
activities.
2. Goal 2: Understand and apply movement concepts, principles and strategies in a
range Of physical activities.
3. Goal 3: Demonstrate safe practices during physical and daily activities with respect
to themselves, others and the environment.
4. Goal 4: Display positive personal and social behaviour across different experiences.
5. Goal 5: Acquire and maintain health-enhancing fitness through regular participation
in physical activities.
6. Goal 6: Enjoy and value the benefits of living a physically active and healthy life.
7. Goal 7: D evelop an attitude of sportsmanship and fair play in all activities
PE Learning Outcomes
1. Fitness and Active Lifestyle-More emphasis to be given to Participation of ‘all
children’ and fun part of the modified games, sports and different kinds of physical
activities. Fitness for All and Good Social Behavior has to be a key outcome of the
whole class/school.
2. Sportpursuit-Specialization to be only for students who have sports talent and want
to compete at higher levels. Compulsory and rigid sports specialization should be
avoided for all children, as it has been reported to result in significant sports injuries,
especially chronic and overuse injuries.
3. Sporting Excellence Pathways-This should be for selected few on the basis of their
potential and past records. Generalization can be avoided for all the students. All the
general principles of sports performance enhancement as applicable for any other
Age appropriate activities for Nursery -Class 5
Nursery to class 5, are the crucial years of any child’s physical literacy growth. It is very
important that children are provided opportunities to experience the joy of movement
through positive experiences that creates a love for being physically active. If we get it right
when the children are in the age group 3-10, the individual child’s mind can be groomed
toward a lifelong love for being physically active.
Our early childhood years in nursery/k1/k2 age 3-5 should be the initial exploration stage
where children and their natural curiosity towards movement and free pay is encouraged in a
safe way. Here we look at developing their basic motor skills of standing, walking, balance,
running, grasping, climbing, throwing, and understanding their body. Social skill development
also takes place side by side waiting for their turn, helping tidy up being kind to one another.
The next phase lower primary/elementary class 1 to class 3 age 5-8. This is the year where
we introduce the children to the formal learning of physical literacy and develop their
locomotor skills, non-locomotor skills and manipulative skills, foundation gymnastics, yoga
and swimming. The development of these skills in a progressive manner will prepare and
create a foundation for the next phase in their journey, the introduction to sports related
skills. Social skill development continues with learning concepts of team, winning and losing,
respecting rules and good sportsmanship.
The final phase of Primary/elementary physical education class 4-5 age 9-10, is where the
children are now being introduced to the concept of sports and games that include net
games, invasion games, wall games, target games, striking games ,intermediate gymnastics
and swimming, introduction to the athletic skills of running, jumping , throwing and sports
and games that are locally popular like spinning tops, playing with marbles, GiliDhanda.
Social skill development continues to grow with teams, fair play losing and winning,
respecting rules and sportsmanship being emphasized on strongly.
60 minutes of physical activity can be achieved daily through60 Minutes Physical
Activity for Nur-05 Children
PE Curriculum
Social-Emotional (SE) competencies anchor the learning in the PE Curriculum. Social and
Emotional Learning (SEL) is an umbrella term that refers to students’ “acquisition of skills to
recognise and manage emotions, develop care and concern for others, make responsible
decisions, establish positive relationships, and handle challenging situations effectively” The
five SE competencies are; Self Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management,
Relationship Management and Responsible Decision Making.
Athletics
Dance
Dance develops in students an understanding of rhythmic movement. It also enables
students to express and communicate feelings and ideas through exploration, creation and
performance. Through a variety of learning experiences ranging from creative to other dance
forms, the enjoyment and appreciation of the quality of movement can be achieved. As part
of the school curriculum, students should be given opportunities for involvement in and
enjoyment of different dances which can promote harmony and respect for cultural
differences.
Physical Education
Games and Sports to expose students to various sports and provide the opportunities for
students to participate in sporting activities through 3 main components:
Skills Development – Focuses on basic fundamentals of manipulative skills and are mainly
taught in Primary 1 to 3. Combination skills like catching and throwing an object to a
teammate are taught from Primary 4.
Game Play – Focuses on instructions and games-related concepts to facilitate the learning
of a sports skill at the beginner level. students learn basic information and skills about the
sport which will enable them to participate in the sport and enjoy it at a recreational level.
Mass Participation:
Participation in Mass Sports activities allows students to apply gross motor skills and
games skills learnt during PE lessons to compete against other classes in authentic games
situations or performed as a level/ school. The activities should be designed to promote a
sense of belonging to the class and the school. The strong support from the Parents Support
Group (PSG) Committee ensures that the events can be carried out smoothly every year.
Inter-Class Games:
Allow students to apply what they have learnt during PE lessons and play games against
Gymnastics
Gymnastics emphasises on challenging students, working either alone or in pairs and
groups, to manoeuvre their bodies safely on the floor and when negotiating a variety of
apparatus. Working with others and experiencing a sense of cooperative success in
managing different gymnastics problems facilitate the development of care, harmony,
responsibility and resilience.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education, otherwise defined as experiential learning in, for or about the outdoors
should be a part of the PE curriculum in School as part of our effort to ensure that our
students develop into rugged, robust and resilient students who are ready for life in
secondary school in the near future and life in the 21st century as a long term goal. Outdoor
Education should contain of two main components:
Outdoor Camps
The 2-day and 1-night camp seeks to introduce students to outdoor camping. The focus of
the camp is on interacting with the environment. In collaboration with the Science
The camp provides the opportunity for the students to learn to conquer their fears through
the high elements stations. While it is a challenge-by-choice option where students only
attempt the high elements if they are comfortable, students are highly encouraged to
participate in the activities. Students will also have team-building activities and light trekking
to build up their resilience and ruggedness. The camp facilitates social & emotional learning
and provides confidence-building experiences in a fun and exciting outdoor environment.
The values of Resilience and Excellence are emphasised in the camp.
Swimming
Swimming develops students’ confidence to manoeuvre their bodies with control while
experiencing the sensation of water balance, buoyancy and propulsion, in order to facilitate
floating and moving in, under, and on water. The SwimSafer Programme for our Primary 3
students aims to equip our students with water survival skills and develop his/her
self-confidence. The areas covered under the swimming programme are:
a. Survival Skills. Covers drowning prevention techniques in addition to swimming ability.
Pupils would be introduced to flotation survival techniques on how to stay alive in water.
Physical Health and Fitness stimulates students’ interest in physical activity as meaningful
connections between health concepts and practical applications are made through
experiential learning. Our students learn and understand good health practices in nutrition,
exercise, safety and hygiene. Students also learn good practices in safety which includes
areas such as road, fire and water safety. With these, students will then be equipped with the
knowledge, skills and motivation to make informed personal decisions to stay active and
healthy.
Transferable skills
Track and Field
Make sure that Track and Field events are made compulsory f or all students:
The Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model is a framework for an optimal training,
competition and recovery schedule for each stage of athletic development. Coaches who
engage in the model and its practices are more likely to produce athletes who reach their full
athletic potential.
Fit India Recommended Exercises for School Children in Class 9-12
Endurance related Activities
800 m Race (Endurance)
Brisk Walking (Endurance)
Quick Air Punches (Endurance)
4*100/200/400 m Relay Race (Endurance & speed)
Swimming (Cardio Endurance)
Walking lunges (Muscular Endurance)
Strength related Activities
Curl Up (core strength)
Plank (core strength)
Push-ups (upper body strength)
Squat (lower body strength)
Flexibility Activities
Forward, Backward, Side Bend (flexibility)
Stretches
Calf Stretch
Child’s Pose
Knee to Chest
Presentation Objectives:
1. To inform creative and innovative ideas applicable in your programs as a PET will not
happen by chance. Creativity is in fact, not God’s given but Man’s made!
2. To inform PET across the country the right attitude and approach needed to
positively contribute to the Community Fitness Programme.
3. Creative and innovative ideas are in direct proportion to the efforts you put in.
4. How to involve staff and parents in a school physical education programme.
5. Introducing the concept of ‘Plogging’ as part of Fitness Program initiatives.
Introduction:
“Everybody is busy teaching somebody about something that doesn’t work with their
life”, said Sadguru. Very true and happening, we are living in a world where PET, coaches and
sports scientists talk about sports training and fitness regime they never tried and, in social
context we have counselling and inspiration speakers talking about things they can never
apply in their lives and family relationship. Ladies and gentlemen, today, with all sincerity let
me assure you that, I am going to talk about something that works with me, something on
what I believe will work and something that I have decided on trying out myself.
Meaning and Needs of Creativity in PE&S
What is creativity in Physical Education & Sports?
Creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas to create something
(inventiveness). Being creative means solving a problem in a new but effective way. It means
taking risks and ignoring doubt and facing fears (sign of confidence). And, as a PET, if you
can put these words into action to add values to your program, then, that is creativity in
physical education and sports.
Why is creativity essential and needed in Physical Education & Sports?
Because this is one department in an institution where you can complain every
essential thing is lacking, be it manpower/staff, equipment & facilities, funding, number of
allotted classes, no clear-cut syllabus/portion etc. etc. The idea here is not to complain but
to make use of your situation to your advantage positively favouring the students, teachers,
parents and the institution.
Financing
Teaming with Sponsors
● Promotions seek to create attention, maintain interest, arouse desire, and initiate
action through the print and electronic media arrange for give-a-ways as an incentive
for attending
● Advertising develop and distribute the specific advertising items, such as posters,
radio announcements, billboards, and television endorsements of recognized
supporters or sponsors
● Public relations persistently inform, persuade, and remind potential guests of the
event
● Make sure all school, college, conference, and team rules are followed
● Delegate working with the media to the Sports Information Office (college) or Media
Relations (professional team), if possible
● Provide timely and accurate information and access to coaches, athletes, or other
key personnel for interviews
● Meet reasonable requests for access to the facility for equipment staging prior to the
event and on-site accommodations for reporting on the event to print and electronic
media
● Provide refreshments and access to appropriate technologies
Managing Personnel
● Establish a plan for the number of personnel needed to successfully execute the
event
● Develop a recruitment and selection process that is non-discriminatory
● Clarify job expectations and develop requisite skills needed to complete job
responsibilities
● Compensate equitably and reward outstanding work
● Identify volunteers from the local community who are willing to offer their time.
● Meet the needs of athletes, coaches, officials, and other team personnel
● Distribute complimentary tickets in advance
● Ensure that locker rooms and training rooms are clean, supplied, and secured
● Provide an appropriate location for pre- and post-event media interviews
● Develop tasks lists that include the personnel responsible for each task for all
aspects of the event along with timelines for completion of each task
● Conduct pre-event planning sessions periodically to ensure that everything is being
completed on schedule
● Develop contingency plans for potential emergencies, such as a natural disaster, fire,
loss of electricity, medical emergency, or riot of fans that include specific
responsibilities for all personnel to ensure everyone’s safety
● Monitor closely all features of the event on the day of and throughout the event and
have plans developed to immediately address any issues that may arise
A balanced diet is one which provides all the nutrients in required amounts and proper
proportions. It can easily be achieved through a blend of the five basic food groups. The
quantities of foods needed to meet the nutrient requirements vary with age, gender,
physiological status and physical activity. In constructing a balanced diet the following
principles should be borne in mind :(a)around 50-60% of total calories from carbohydrates,
preferably from complex carbohydrates.(b)daily requirement of protein should met.This
amounts to 10-15% of daily energy intake.(c)Next comes the fat requirement ,which is
limited to 20-30% of daily energy intake. In addition, a balanced diet should provide other
non-nutrients such as dietary fibre, antioxidants and phytochemicals which bestow positive
health benefits. Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, riboflavin and
selenium protect the human body from free radical damage. Other phytochemicals such as
polyphenols, flavones, etc., also afford protection against oxidant damage. Spices like
turmeric, ginger, garlic, cumin and cloves are rich in antioxidants.
One of the most common nutritional problems of unhealthy balanced diets inIndia are, low
birth weight, protein energy malnutrition in children,chronic energy deficiency in adults, & diet
related non communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension,cardiovascular diseases,
obesity and cancer.
1. Cereals, millets
2. Pulses
3. Vegetables
4. Fruits
A nutritional education guide “the Food Guide Pyramid “emphasizes food from five major
food groups. Foods in one group cannot replace those in another. No one of these major
food groups is more important than another -for good health, one needs them all.
Macronutrients
Carbohydrates
● It provides 4kcal/g
● The body converts the carbohydrates in the food to glucose and uses it for energy.
Carbohydrates provide fuel or energy to the body for all the activities a person does
the whole day.
● Carbohydrates are primarily obtained from cereals like Rice, Wheat, Jowar, Bajra etc.
The most important thing to remember is to have more complex carbohydrates
(carbohydrates containing fibre) like whole grains, millets, vegetables etc.
● Complex carbohydrates like whole grains and cereals, leafy vegetables and fruits
available locally add to the fibre intake which regulates your bowel movements and
keeps the gut healthy. Complex carbohydrates are rich in nutrition.
● Simple carbohydrates are sugars. It is important to limit simple carbohydrates such
as juices, white breads, sugary cereal products and highly processed foods like soft
drinks, corn flakes, ready to cook noodles etc., These simple carbohydrates do not
provide any nutrition to the body and give “empty calories”. However, some of these
foods are recommended during competition to give us instant energy.
● Fibre: Vegetables & fruits add to the fibre intake. Fibre is good for the gut and
contributes to good health and immunity. It is always better to have fruits instead of
● It provides 4 kcal/g.
● Proteins are the building blocks of the body. They help in preserving lean mass and
help in building of the muscles. It increases strength and helps a person to grow to
his complete potential.
● Muscles get damaged during training and practice sessions. Protein is extremely
crucial for sports persons to repair damaged muscle tissue as well as formation of
tissue fibres that help in recovery of the muscle. Muscle mass contributes to winning
performances in sports.
● Protein rich foods include pulses like dals, milk, eggs, red meats etc. Non-Veg foods
provide the highest sources. Teens should aim to consume two to three servings of
protein-rich foods per day. It is recommended that on an average a person consumes
0.8-1g of Protein per kg body weight to get the ideal benefits of this macronutrient.
● Check out the list of protein rich foods to pick from vegetarian and non-vegetarian
sources to complete your protein intake.
Fats
● Fats provide energy to the body and add taste and satiety to the meals. They also
help in providing essential fatty acids that protect the body. Adequate fat levels in the
body help in regulating body temperature, keeps the body flexible and joints
lubricated.
● Fat soluble vitamins include A, D, E & K. These vitamins are mainly found in fatty
foods because they dissolve in oil or fat. These vitamins play crucial roles in
improving immunity, eyesight. Vitamin D is required for the absorption of calcium
which helps keep the bones strong.
● Fats are obtained from oils and fats like vegetable oils, ghee, butter etc., It is also
found inherently in foods also called as invisible fat, apart from the oils externally
added in food as a part of cooking known as visible fats.
● Fats can be divided into saturated and unsaturated fats, Saturated fats and
considered bad e.g. vanaspati, dalda etc which can have an impact on your
cardiovascular health. Unsaturated fats like vegetable oils (sunflower oil , groundnut
oil, safflower oil , olive oil etc.,) are good in moderate amounts.
● Two types of fats that need to be considered are essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6,
which have to be provided in the diet and help in immunity, brain development and
combating inflammation in sports persons. Excellent sources include sea food like
oily fishes and flax seeds.
● We all know that eating too much fat is bad, but we should also know that eating too
less is also harmful to the body. If you have high levels (high triglycerides, high
cholesterol) then it can accumulate in the liver and lead to health problems like
cardiovascular issues. If you have low fat levels, it may reduce your immunity and
affect your joints. Hormones need fat for efficient functioning and low-fat levels
reduce their efficiency and affect their levels.
Micronutrients
Hydration
Water is critical for the proper functioning of “body”.The total body water varies with age,
sex,and body composition etc.Water is about 70-75% of body weight is an individual with
normal body weight.
It maintains the fluid (electrolyte) balance, regulates body temperature, protects body
organs, carries nutrition and oxygen to the cells, flushes out wastes and keeps the blood
healthy. However, it is neglected and often taken for granted. Its use is usually
underestimated.
Consuming enough water or fluids to maintain fluid balance is known as Hydration.
Water replacement is required after exercising and games and should be prioritised to the
children during classes as well as on the field. Hydration includes water, fruit juices,
electrolyte fluids and any other liquids that can add to the hydrating body.
Athletes exercising in a hot environment can lose approximately 30 ml of water every
minute.
Urinating often. i.e.., at least once every hour is a good thumb rule to follow.
Nutrition in infancy
Infancy, the first year of life, is a critical period for growth of essential
nutrients.Requirements for macronutrients and micronutrients on a per-kilogram basis are
higher than at any other stage in the human life cycle.
Until 6 months:
Nutrition in Childhood
Beyond a year: Food increases in quantity and quality i.e.., nutrition. Soft boiled egg, Non-veg
foods like chicken, meat and fish etc can be slowly introduced. Consumption of fruits and
vegetables should improve.
About 80% of brain development takes place during these years and the brain is
programmed with connections (neurons and synapses) at this stage. Food that you eat in
this stage lays the foundation for future health and it is critical to have good nutritious food
for proper brain development.
Most kids of this age experience their first exposure to “outside” food including foods that
are high in carbohydrates and saturated fat together like instant noodles and pasta, burgers
and pizzas. Once a child is hooked to these foods, they normally reduce eating nutritious
simple homemade foods. These foods should be given moderately or used as a treat to
correct behaviour modifications as a reward only. a treat to correct behaviour modifications
as a reward only.
Psycho-Social Growth
Food defines the relationship between a mother and child, and this is the time a toddler
derives his or her sense of security and belonging.
Most infants are exposed to infections during this period and care needs to be taken to
provide them clean food. It is critical to monitor water intake and fluids should be monitored
during episodes of diarrhoea.
Taste of the food is also an important consideration during this time. Toddlers develop a
taste for various foods and therefore it is important to consider giving variety of foods that
are nutritious and tasty as well. Regularity of meals is essential. The child who is exposed to
and eats all kinds of foods is more likely to enjoy good health later in life, than a person who
picks and chooses. However, forced feeding should be avoided as it is likely to develop a
hatred for foods.
Nutritional challenges:
This group has a latent growth i.e.., the growth rate slows down as compared to the earlier
age. However, the body's requirements for calories are increased steadily from this age
group. This growth can be divided into phases for both genders. The approaching
adolescent period and menarche demands steady increase in the requirement of calories.
Children tend to easily get bored with foods so it would be good to make the food a little
interesting. There is an increasing interest and participation in other activities which
compete with mealtimes.
Packed lunches:
Packed school lunches should provide almost one-third of the day’s calories and protein
requirements.
Mid-day meal programs and Supplementary nutrition programs are implemented to ensure
attendance in school. It re-orients good eating habits and incorporates nutrition education
into the syllabus in an informal method.
To encourage participation in the feeding programs and since these are programs that
benefit the community, it is highly recommended that they be monitored by the self-help
programs. Women can be nominated to ensure that the children from the community attend
school and avail these programs. Follow-up by these groups assures the success of these
schemes for the overall benefit of all the stakeholders involved. As most mothers are part of
the self-help groups, it will help enhance the capability of the mother to look after the
nutritional and health needs of the child.
Nutritional challenges
Malnutrition – Subtle signs need to be checked for deficiency like Vitamin A, iron and
calcium.
Nutrition in Adolescence
Puberty rules this stage and the body prepares itself for the various hormonal changes that
are taking place for the reproductive system to start developing and functioning.
Calcium & Iron are required for bone growth and to tackle anaemia.
An hour of activity, however, would require extra calories for the body to cope up, both for
growth and development as well as extra activity.
Nutritional challenges
Maintain calories
There is a marked difference in calorie requirements of boys & girls. Girls consume fewer
calories than boys. Activity and metabolism of boys is higher, and they tend to eat more
often than before.
The Appetite of teens is high and on demand tasty junk food is what they seek. This is the
age when they are exposed to eating outside food. Adolescents are consuming more
calories from less-nutrient dense foods.
Adolescents prefer unhealthy fast food and pre-packaged foods. Large appetite and hunger
lead them to consume snack foods with high sugar and calorie content.
These games participation and practice require, at least one hour of sports practice and
activity, either during school hours as a PE period or after school hours. The activity is
usually moderate.
Lean mass starts developing and the requirement for protein food goes up. The bones start
shaping up and the skeletal mass formation begins to develop.
a. Obesity
b. Under-Nutrition
Obesity could be due to excessive eating or eating excessive junk food or poor activity.
Under or Malnutrition can be caused due to eating less or inadequate food or avoiding eating
due to various reasons including poor knowledge or awareness about foods.
Nutritional challenges
Social pressure to look good is high and eating disorders used to achieve a reduction of
body weight or body fat with the spectrum ranging from restricted food intake to frank cases
of eating disorders should be addressed.
Girls go through periods where they oscillate between overeating and under eating. Most
often, in quest of a thin body and following their celebrity role models, fad diets and trending
diet regimes become a part of the girls' eating habits. This affects the health overall,
affecting their hormones specifically as the reproductive cycles are peaking and stabilising
at this stage. It is therefore important that they are guided by someone who they can trust.
A phase where the body is ready for taking up a sport of choice and/or including parental
choice of sport, the accessibility to infrastructure, choice of sports by friends, peer pressure
etc., Is the child going to be amateur /playing hobby sports or going professional? The
nutritional requirements would differ for both these athletes.
An amateur player, practices and plays for an hour or two. The calorie expenditure is minimal
(200-300) over and above his or her regular requirements. Energy expenditure is replaced by
one wholesome meal consisting of protein and carbohydrate sources including hydrating or
having water based on thirst.
A child going professional undergoes organised practice and exercise sessions. These
sessions not only require high calorie requirements (extra 600-800 Cals) but also vitamins
and minerals to sustain these kinds of efforts.
Water is not only a medium to quench thirst but it also hydrates the body and maintains
electrolytes. It is recommended to have a minimum 2-3 litres of water in a day. A hot and
humid climate would warrant more intake.
Electrolytes: Minerals like Sodium, Potassium are depleted during exercise and practice
sessions. This causes fatigue and tiredness and can cause reduction in performance. It is
advisable to have candies, coconut water, banana, ORS/electral powder with water prior to
and or during play.
Supplements:
Performance supplements like creatine, whey etc can be recommended based on
requirements and budget availability.
Nutritional challenges
20-30 Years
Proper nutrition is not only required for optimal health but also determines the potential for
achieving the goals.
This period requires extreme diligence in food discipline including close monitoring of food
intake & body weight. Being overweight hampers performance and being underweight will
not give you enough strength and stamina to keep up with the effort required for performing.
It could cause deficiency disorders as iron deficiency anaemia, zinc deficiency, low calcium
and Vit D levels affect bone & skeletal growth and effect winning.
Being overweight puts an unnecessary burden on your heart and increases fatigue slowing
down on a daily basis. If a person is underweight, it compromises on the immunity and
makes the body vulnerable for infections.
Adequate calories would help athletes achieve the platform from which they are ready to
compete. However, being overweight, will slow down a sports person’s speed esp. required
in a few sports for eg in sprints, tennis, football etc., Being underweight reduces
performance and endurance in all games esp. in archery or weight sports.
● Fat %
● Lean mass
● Weight
These are factored around an athlete’s lifestyle to achieve a particular phisique ideal for
athletic performance. Personal lifestyle and specific sports determine food choices, eating
patterns, use of special food choices and supplements to change these factors according to
the requirements of the specific sport.
Older Adult
Food intake must be regulated based on routine habits and locally available food.
Most adults tend to become satisfied with their health esp. regarding food habits.
An active adult would mean a moderate exercise for about half an hour.
For a balanced diet, it should approximately contain 40-50% of carbohydrates, 25-30% of
protein and 25-30% of daily calories from fat.
While fat intake should be limited, fat does play an important role in supplying energy and
helping the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins including vitamins A, D, E and K. Hence the key
is to eat low to moderate fat and not overeat.
Low fat diet is recommended to avoid any health problems like cardiovascular issues,
diabetes and other metabolic disorders, at a later stage in life. Consuming too much fat can
cause young adults to gain weight and may even cause high cholesterol. Choose healthy
sources of fats such as nuts, seeds, plant-based oils and avocados.It is important to add
fruits and vegetables to get a daily dose of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants to improve
immunity.
Food Plate
Depicting macro & micronutrients, vitamins, minerals and water
Include protein rich sources like lean meats, fish and eggs,
Healthy oils like rice bran oil, olive oil, sunflower oil etc
Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day and move to low fat or fat free milk and yogurt etc
Stay Active
Most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, biscuits,chocolates, dairy products,
icecream, packed drinks, canned fruits and vegetables require a food label. Nutrition
labelling for raw produce (fruits and vegetables) and fish is voluntary.
1. Standardized Format: Every label has the same layout and design; the nutrition
information is entitled “Nutrition Facts”.
2. Serving Sizes: All serving sizes listed on similar products are stated in consistently
used household and metric measures to allow comparison shopping.
3. Daily Values: The bottom of the nutrition facts panel shows either the minimum or
maximum levels of nutrients people should consume each day for a healthful diet.
4. Descriptors: Terms like low,high and free used on food labels must meet legal
definitions. Free means less than 0.5 gram of fat per serving & tiny amounts of
sodium and sugar. Low indicates 3 gram of fat or less than per serving. For a food to
be listed as High in a nutrient, it must contain 20percent or more of the daily value for
that nutrient.
5. Ingredients: The ingredients are listed by weight; the ingredient that has the highest
weight is listed first, and the ingredient with the lowest weight is listed last. This is
important as we examine which ingredients come first on the list because if sugar
shows up high on the list, then we know the product should probably be eaten
sparingly.
Some additional ingredients are referred to as food additives. Food additives are substances
added to food to enhance its appearance, flavour, or shelf life. Legally, these are defined as
anything not on the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) list. Food additives can be added
for several reasons including:
So, each of these food additives has a specific purpose in the food.
Ingredients
Preparing to Coach
Dr. S. Jayaraman, Asst. Professor, SAI LNCPE, Trivandrum
Planning is the most important element in the coaching process. Coaching sessions need to
be planned to help performers to achieve short-, medium- and long-term goals, which
influence the content, duration, intensity and structure of the session (Foxon, 2001).Planning
is the crucial means of balancing and directing all aspects of sports practice, theory and
science towards a definite goal in performance training.It serves as a basis for checking
proper progress and for analysing possible causes of mistakes.Planning sets the aims
which determine the whole during the preparation are themselves a means of training.
2. Individual needs
6. Gender
7. Length of session
8. Venue
1. Current situation
2. Where do you want to be
3. How do you get here
4. Know when/if you have reached
4 Key Stages
Learning to Coach
Depending upon the ages of the players, coaching may be seen as a management and
facilitating process while others see it as developing and nurturing talent. It has five different
phases;
Types of Goals
a. Outcome: D
eals with the specific results in the competition
b. Performance: D
eals with the improvement of performance
● S- SPECIFIC (Being clear and specific make goals and actions easier to achieve)
● M- MEASURABLE (Measuring process)
● A- ACTIONABLE (You have control over the actions)
● R-REALISTIC (prevent overwhelm that help us breakdown bigger items into more
achievable goals)
● T- TIME BOUND ( A deadline helps us to stay focused and motivated)
Individual goals are instrumental in determining which groups people join (Beebe &
Masterson, 2012).Group goals can reflect success for each individual.It is the fuel that
allows common people to attain uncommon results." --Andrew Carnegie. Balance (or lack
thereof) affects all other variables, and ultimately the overall success of the team.
Practice is designed to help you build the skills necessary to compete. It is a time to build
each skill set that’s important for a sport or any type of competitive performance.
During competition, you need to just do it! You need to bring out the best skills and let it flow.
On competition day, many performers subconsciously think they ‘need to pull out the big
one’ or ‘will be so much better than yesterday’
Athlete-centred coaching is a method of sport coaching proposed to enhance performance
(Lyle, 2002), develop life skills (Kidman & Lombardo,2010), and prevent athlete maltreatment
(Kerr & Stirling, 2008).It is a process by which “athletes gain and take ownership of
knowledge, development and decision making that will help them to maximise their
performance and their enjoyment” (Kidman & Lombardo, 2010, p.13).
The coach has to have a great relationship with the athlete, parents, administrators, other
coaches, officials etc.
The coaching style that the coach adopts also has got an impact on the athlete’s attitude. An
autocratic coach will be bossy and authoritarian where he takes all the decisions by self. He
thrusts on discipline and likes to be in his control. Whereas a democratic coach will be a
guide and will take decisions by discussion with the athlete. A Laissez Faire coach would be
a casual coach who let the situation go as it is. However selecting a particular coaching style
depends on the nature of the athlete and the situation.
Further to develop a strong relationship with the athlete the coach has to communicate
positively, reinforce the athlete, make himself available for the athlete, show genuine interest
in him and should develop trust.
The administrators expect the coach to learn the basic managerial functions, stay organized,
keep the administrator informed and keep records and stay within the budget.
To successfully manage other coaches, the coach should give due respect and role for them,
assign positions based on qualifications, help them to prepare, communicate properly,
provide formal and informal evaluations and recognize the assistant coach’s contribution to
the team’s performance.
To be an influential coach the coach should have a developmental philosophy, be a role
model by self, have sound knowledge in the sports, show concern for the athlete and focus
on the wholesome development of the athlete.
Effective Communication
Prof. Kalpana Sharma, Ph.D. & EMBA, Dean Faculty of Education & Director ASPESS
Panchmukhi Siksha –
The oldest India Education System had Physical Education as one aspect of personality
development of the child
Communication is important for holistic development of the child. Academic Excellence is
only an aspect of holistic human development
1. PHYSICAL
2. PRACTICAL
3. AESTHETIC
4. MORAL
5. INTELLECTUAL
Ineffective communication leads to frustration for student and teacher, provocation,
non-attentiveness, lack of feedback, insecurity and inferences.
Provocation has to be controlled. We have to change our way of handling small children,
adolescents and Seniors.
Communication Strategies
Key aspects
Be clear and concise. Be honest. It is important to be honest to put those words which one
can honor later on.
1. Importance of Location
a. Never reprimand a player in front of their teammates
b. It is usually best to talk one on one
2. Importance of Timing
a. Send your message in the moment instead of putting it off.
b. If the message is sent during the situation, they are more likely to remember
and associate the message with the situation next time.
Give him of freedom to express. Encourage trust and confidence. Create an open door policy
in discussing with children by promoting democratic style.
If Coaches/Teachers talk in a harsh tone, the player may listen to the tone of the message,
rather than the message itself.
“Your effort level is great. Next time try to get lower when you are shooting the ball, keep up
the good.”
Communication is about effective handling situations for team or individual, making queries
When the team or athlete accomplishes something please write down you know what is to
be done and what not to be done.
Reward through immediate appreciation their efforts, what team did well and showcase that.
Positive things build an athlete's self-esteem.
Lack of confidence leads to developing a fear of failure in them. So positively motivate
teams, give them a process for improving their performance.
Never nag or threaten the athletes. Never remove the offending athlete from the team and
identify what they need to do. Identify the positives and set clear expectations.
Every session should have an outcome. Tell the student what he/she has to do after the
session. Help players understand all aspects of the game. Ask questions to enable them to
understand the key principles for successful play in different situations.
Positive Coaching:
Positive coaching helps kids to improve, and helps them to enjoy the sport.
Being positive also means giving praise for effort, and not just for ability.
Good teachers concentrate on praising effort and how hard the player tries, because they
know that the players will try harder and will make greater improvements. It is important to
show encouragement, not just through the words, through language and facial expressions.
Little tips such as crouching down to their level, smiling clapping or giving a thumbs up when
they achieve something, is important to young players.
Make sure players work on the things they can do and don't worry about what they can't do.
If a child can see their own improvements, they will stay interested in the game and will be
happy to work on the areas they find more difficult.
Here for examples of how communication has to be handled by the teachers or the coaches.
1. Avoid generalizations in all our communications - simply describe exactly what you
saw.
2. Talk about behaviour, not the person. Use neutral pronoun “it” so that team doesn’t
get defensive. Use phrases such as “It makes me feel” instead of “You make me feel”
3. Stay clear of words that imply motive or attitude such as uncooperative and not a
team player.
4. Don't make the team member feel neutralised. You may have to yell out “stop” when
an athlete is making the same mistake over and over.
“A Coach is Someone who can give Correction without Resentment” - Coach John Wooden.
Summary:
Physical Education teacher or a Community Coach must do the following:
Coach in Action
Dr. Narendra Gangwar, AIFF Instructor, Assistant Professor, SAI LNCPE, Trivandrum
The unit gives an overview of what is the means of a coach in action and how it is important,
both from a coach and trainees point of view. It also describes the guiding principles for the
organization of sessions and to achieve the goals of particular training sessions it also
describes various approaches a coach required to be a role model coach for the community
sport. The unit also describes different coaching styles. It also explains the opportunities for
a coach to have a positive impact on participants by making training enjoyable, interesting,
involving all and learning oriented. The primary focus of this unit has been to execute the
planned training session according to the needs of the participants and available resources.
Training Session Plan (Micro Cycle)
Training session plan
The Training session plan is a guide for the trainer, not a script. Most trainers use session
plans. They provide a focus for the training, they remind the trainer of the key points and they
provide a record of the training if it's to be used again. The standard format for planning a
training session is: Introduction.
Micro Cycle
A micro cycle refers to the smallest unit within a mesocycle; usually a week of training. By
structuring your season with these cycles in mind, you can ensure that you're building and
recovering adequately for optimal adaptation
4. Planned Training Sessions
1. Set up and Layout Plans
2. Structuring of activities to be implemented
3. Training formations
4. Group organization strategies
5. Structuring activities to maximize participation
For successful sports and games competitions, all competitors should have equal
opportunities to excel.Rules and regulations become essential for providing equal
opportunities to in proving their worth in competitions.Supervision is required for
implementation of rules and regulations in a fair and effective manner.These supervisors are
called ‘Officials’.Different nomenclatures like Referee, Umpires, Judge etc. are used for
officials involved in officiating. An official is a neutral person with absolute powers who
observes the proceedings and gives decisions within the framework of rules.An official
managing the game within the purview of rules is called ‘Officiating’.
Qualities of an official
An official irrespective of game or sports shall necessarily have the qualities likeConsistency
in decisions; apt Judgement; Objectivity in functioning; Self-confidence and courage to face
situations; Calmness during struggling conditions; Fairness in practice; Politeness in deeds
as well as words; Cooperation with all; Professionalism in approach; Emotional Intelligence
in dealing people around; appropriate appearance; equipped with suitable attire and Personal
Equipment; acceptable pose; right attitude; Trained and certified by a Sport regulating body.
Responsibilities of an official
An official has to perform his duties in three situations: pre game, during game and post
game. The duties are enlisted as below:
Pre-game responsibilities
1. Knowing the manual- Cover it frequently during the season for game situations and
Review as part of your pre-game conference.
1. Creating goodwill
2. Indifferent and impartial
3. Protection from injuries
4. Uniformity in decisions
5. Ensure uninterrupted free flow of game
6. Conscious about positional play
Post-game responsibilities
Conclusion
An official shall possess the right skills and attitude to perform pre-game, during game
and post game responsibilities. Being a neutral person and giving decisions within the
framework of rules is utmost important. Communicating effectively and objectively by
means of verbal and non-verbal cues is a crucial aspect of good officiating. Officials
should have the ability to take decisions under pressure and manage conflicts well.
Being ethically fair, upright and tactful is utmost necessary under all circumstances.
● Motivation
● Goal Setting
● Concentration
● Aggression
● Arousal Regulation
MOTIVATION
Motivation can be defined simply as the direction and intensity of one’s effort (Sage, 1977).
Sport and exercise psychologists can view motivation from several specific vantage points,
including achievement motivation, motivation in the form of competitive stress and intrinsic
and extrinsic motivation. These varied forms of motivation are all parts of the more general
definition of motivation.
Definitions of Motivation:
According to B.F. Skinner, “Motivation in school learning involves arousing, persisting,
sustaining and directing desirable behavior.”
According to Woodworth, “Motivation is the state of the individual which disposes him to
certain behavior for seeking a goal.”
Need is the origin of any motivated behavior. Need is a felt deprivation of physiological or
psychological well-being. Needs exist in each individual in varying degrees. When an
individual recognizes a need, he is driven by a desire to fulfill the need. Drives are directed at
fulfillment of needs. Drives are action-oriented and provide an energizing thrust toward
reaching a goal. Incentives or goals are the instruments used to induce people to follow a
desired course of action. Once the goal is attained, the physiological or psychological
balance is restored and the drive is cut off.
Types of Motivation
The interactional model of motivation has important implications for teachers, coaches,
trainers, exercise leaders, and program administrators. In fact, some fundamental guidelines
for building motivation are as follows.
GOAL SETTING
A number of goal-setting principles can be identified from research and practice (Gould,
2005; Murphy, 1996). The correct application of these principles provides a strong
foundation for designing a goal-setting program. However, although research can provide
the “science” of setting goals, the “art” of setting goals (when and for whom should goals be
set) can be practiced only by the coach or individual performer. In essence, the effectiveness
of any goal-setting program is dependent on the interaction between individuals and the
situation in which the individuals are placed. These are the principles of goal setting:
CONCENTRATION
Moran (2004) stated that “concentration refers to a person’s ability to exert deliberate
mental effort on what is most important in any given situation” (p. 103). You also hear
popular metaphors for concentration such as “spotlight” or “zoom lens.” But a useful
definition of concentration in sport and exercise settings typically contains four parts:
Nideffer described attentional focus along two dimensions: width (broad or narrow) and
direction (external or internal).
Attentional Problems
Internal Distractors
1. Visual Distractors
2. Auditory Distractors
Methods for enhancing concentration
On Field Techniques
AGGRESSION IN SPORTS
The term aggression is used to describe forceful behaviour in sport. The smash in
badminton, fast bowling in cricket or a punch thrown in anger are some examples of ballistic
actions that have been classified wrongly as aggressive acts. Not all of these examples,
however, can strictly be defined as aggression. Two definitions of aggression given by Baron
and Bull are:
The smash in badminton is not intended to injure nor is it directed to the goal of inflicting
harm. The term aggression therefore needs to be clearly defined.
Types of aggression
1. Young athletes must be provided with models of nonaggressive but effective
assertive behaviour.
2. Athletes who engage in aggressive acts must be severely penalized
3. The penalty or punishment that an athlete receives for an act of aggression must be
of greater punitive value than the potential reinforcement received.
AROUSAL REGULATION
Anxiety
Anxiety is a negative emotional state characterized by nervousness, worry, and
apprehension and associated with activation or arousal of the body.
Types of Anxiety
Somatic anxiety, also known as somatization, is the physical manifestation of anxiety. It is
commonly contrasted with cognitive anxiety, which is the mental manifestation of anxiety, or
the specific thought processes that occur during anxiety, such as concern or worry.
● Breathing Exercises.
● Progressive Muscular Relaxation.
● Biofeedback.
● Transcendental Meditation.
● Mindfulness Meditation.
● Autogenic Training.
● Imagery.
CONCLUSION
All the PE teachers and Community coaches must ensure the continuity in sports by
preventing the athlete burnout and early drop outs in sports. To effectively deliver the roles
and responsibilities one must have the knowledge of various aspects of sport psychology
along with other allied sciences too. Promotion of lifelong fitness should be the motto of all
the PE Teachers and Community coaches.
Unit 4.1
:Khelo India Fitness Assessment Program & Khelo India Battery
of Tests
Batch Resource Persons You Tube Link
Physical fitness is the ability to perform day to day normal activities with vigor, alertness,
without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and meet any
unforeseen emergencies. Physical fitness is composed of various attributes which
individuals have or achieved that relates to their ability to perform physical activity.
Khelo India Fitness Assessment Program was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of
India in February 2019 with the objective of giving a Physical Fitness Assessment Report to
every child in India.
Hands-on learning of Assessor App and Web Portal for Schools, Report Card
Mr. Sujit Panigrahi, CEO, Fitness365
The battery of Khelo India Fitness Assessment Tests for School going children for the age
group of 5-8 Years (Class 1-3) and 9-18 Years (Class 4-12) is as follows:
The functionality of 4 key Stakeholders of Khelo India Fitness Assessment are as follows:
1. Assessor Interface
a. (PETs/Sports Coaches) be able to do assessment of children in schools
2. School Interface
a. Schools can generate IDs for Students
b. Assign Assessors (PETs/Coaches)
c. Generate/Print Fitness Report Cards
d. Track progress of School and Children
3. Parents’ Interface
a. Individual Report Card for each ward
b. View Fitness Dashboard of ward
c. View Insights and Drilldown
d. View Fitness History over time
e. View Goals and Recommendations
4. SAI Interface
a. Track performance of Schools, Children
b. Identify Sports Fit/Athletic Children
c. Sport Sporting Talent
d. Analytics
e. Rewards and Recognition Program
Video Tutorials for Principal Login, Assessors and Parents (all links at one place)
https://schoolfitness.kheloindia.gov.in/StaticPage/WebDemos.aspx
Principal Login:
● How to Register (New Schools): https://youtu.be/0PudyCypjxs
● How to upload student data: https://youtu.be/d-jfy-JA0NA
● How to rectify errors while uploading - https://youtu.be/SCr-zWkJlec
● Download Student ID cards: https://youtu.be/mU_EZpZSakY
● How to promote students: https://youtu.be/beAJHp1nq5Y
● Manage Assessors (linking Assessors to school): https://youtu.be/JyLCKxxQ680
● View Report Cards of Assessed Students: https://youtu.be/Mit7-Zu9cdY
Assessor Login:
● How to Register: https://youtu.be/7tlQUEBL_Bo
● How to conduct Battery of Tests and usage of App:
https://schoolfitness.kheloindia.gov.in/StaticPage/TestVideos.aspx
● Administrative Manual (English)
https://schoolfitness.kheloindia.gov.in/UploadedFiles/SampleData/AdminManual.pdf
● Administrative Manual (Hindi):
https://schoolfitness.kheloindia.gov.in/UploadedFiles/SampleData/AdminManualH.pdf
Parent App:
● How to use: https://youtu.be/DKulHzNtV2Y
Khelo India requests you complete the following so that your understanding is complete and
you have an hands-on experience on how to use the App:
i) Your School is registered before the Online Test
ii) You have downloaded the Assessor App and Registered
iii) You have linked your id with your School
iv) Upload all students or some sample students (you can replace/edit them
later)
Fit India Fitness Protocols and Guidelines for Teachers and Staff
Mr. Sujit Panigrahi, CEO, Fitness365 | Dr. Birendra Jhajharia, Assistant Professor, LNIPE,
Gwalior
Why Fitness for All?
Physical fitness is the ability to perform day to day normal activities with vigour, alertness,
without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and meet any
unforeseen emergencies.
The goal of fit society can be achieved when, along with children, the parents and teachers
also participate in fitness activities. Physical fitness is considered as the best medicine for
maintaining a healthy lifestyle and for improving immunity. According To WHO (2017
report), over 61% of all deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
including lifestyle diseases. Obesity rate of 12-19 years has tripled since 1070, 70% of the
urban population is overweight, 1/3rd of Indians going to have diabetes by 2030, 70 % of
Indians do not do regular exercise, and 62 % Indians do not monitor their diet.
Life or education begins with movement. Movement is natural and is done from womb to
tomb. Physical Development, value education, life skills are essential in the present scenario.
Fitness is not limited to any age or gender but is essential for all age’s viz. childhood,
WHOs guidelines say, “An adult should do at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of
moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or do at least 75 to 150 minutes of
vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity”.
Doing fitness alone is not sufficient but regular monitoring and assessment is equally
essential.
Whole School Approach to Fitness
Whole School Approach to Fitness encompasses Fitness for (a) Students (b) Staff and ©
Parents.
Fit India has defined Fitness Protocols for:
1. Children:
a. 5-8 Years (Class 1-3)
b. 9-18 Years (Class 4-12)
2. Adults: 18 to 65 Years
3. Seniors: 65+ Years
We are already familiar with the Khelo India Battery of Tests for Children explained during
the previous 2 days (under Khelo India Fitness Assessment.
For Staff and Parents, Fit India protocol for 18 to 65 years is to be adopted.
For improvement of these fitness components, Fit India has recommended Flexibility,
Strength, Endurance, Balance related activities.
Yoga Protocols for 18-35 Years, 35-45 Years, 45-55 Years and 55-65 Years have been
defined by Fit India.
Safety guidelines like proper warm-up, hydration and cooling down shall be followed.
To Summarise:
For implementing whole school approach to fitness in schools involving Children, Staff and
Parents, Schools should do the following:
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For any information, please contact Programme Co-ordinators:
Dr. Usha Nair, Assoc. Professor, SAI LNCPE (PEandCC@gmail.com / www.lncpe.gov.in )
Mr. Sujit Panigrahi, CEO, Fitness365 (sujit@seqfast.com / www.fitness365.me )