Health, Yoga and Physical Education (Part-II)

Recommended for Course:-

• D.I.E.T (2nd Year)
• D.EL.Ed (2nd Year)
• JBT (2nd Year)

HEALTH, YOGA, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DR. H.L. KHATRI

The concept of physical education and yoga is not new, rather it has its roots in primitive periods. Physical education and yoga refers to the process of education that concerns activities which develop and maintain the human body, mind, and soul. It is presently a curricular activity and also an integral component of general education almost everywhere in the world. In fact, it is the most practical aspect of human education because it emphasizes learning by doing.

The present book includes topics on human body, health education, health issues of adolescents, food and nutrition, malnutrition, communicable and non-communicable diseases, physical education, physical fitness, yoga education, stress and its management, tournaments, alternative systems of health and healing, lifestyle diseases and their prevention etc. these topics provide students with the information and skills they need to develop a lifelong commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle.

Dr. H.L. Khatri obtained his Ph.D. from Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, and M.P.E.S., P.G.D.P.Ed., B.Sc. (H.E.P.E. & S.) from the IGIPESS, University of Delhi. He did his M.Phil. (Physical Education) and M.A. (Education) from Kurukshetra University and P.G. Diploma in Sports Management from Algappa University. He has to his credit several research papers/articles and books on Health & Physical Education and Education. Dr. Khatri is working as Lecturer in District Institute of Education & Training, Pitampura, Delhi.