B.P.Ed. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
First Semester
HISTORY, PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATION OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Section A (10 2 20)
Answer any ten questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define physical education.
2. What is cognition?
3. What is culture?
4. Define pragmatism.
5. What is meant by the term wellness?
6. Define heredity.
7. Define emotion.
8. Explain law of readiness.
9. What is cognitive effect?
10. Define leadership.
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11. Explain the Olympic motto.
12. Explain palestra.
Section B 5 25)
Answer any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
13. Write the aims and objectives of physical education.
14. ''Physical education is an art and Science''. Discuss.
15. Explain the importance of fitness and wellness movement
in the contemporary perspectives.
16. Explain the transfer of learning and its influence in
learning physical education.
17. Describe Homeric age and physical education during this
period.
18. Explain panhellenic festivals.
19. Elucidate the sports for all and its role in promotion of
fitness.
20. Write down the contribution of Akhadas and
Vyayamshals.
Section C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
21. Explain the historical development of physical education
in Greece.
22. Explain the biological principles of physical education.
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23. Explain the importance of physical education in present
era and misconception about physical education.
24. Give an account on the contribution of YMCA towards
physical education.
25. Differentiate Physical Education between ancient
olymbics and modern olymbics.