An element of an educational curriculum concerned with bodily development, strength, physical co-ordination, and agility
The physical education instructor also served as the coach of the track team.
education of health maintenance via physical activity, development of physical stamina, gym, sports
training in the development of and care for the human body; stresses athletics; includes hygiene
Physical education is the school subject in which children do physical exercises or take part in physical games and sports. Education in the care and development of the human body, stressing athletics and including hygiene. PE sport and physical exercise that are taught as a school subject. Training in physical fitness and in skills requiring or promoting it. In the U.S. it is required in most primary and secondary schools. It generally includes calisthenics, gymnastics, various sports, and some study of health. College majors in physical education have been available since the early 20th century. Most teaching is done in gymnasiums, though outdoor sports are also emphasized