17. Explain the meaning of physical education using various statements.

Answer:
According to H. C. Buck, “Physical education is the part of general education programme, which
is considered with growth, development and education of children through the medium of big
muscle activities. It is the education of whole child by means of physical activities. Physical activities
are the tools. They are so selected and conducted as to influence every child's life physically,
mentally, emotionally and morally.”
Charles A. Bucher defines physical education as. “An integral part of total education process
which has its aim—the development of physically, mentally, emotionally and socially fit citizens
through the medium of physical activities which have been selected with a view to realising these
outcomes.”
Oberteuffer's view, “Physical education is the sum of those experiences which come to the individual
through movements.”
Cassidy says, Physical education is the sum of changes in the individual caused by experiences
centering motor activity.”