Health and Physical Education - A Handbook

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Health and Physical Education: A Handbook
• Author: Vij, Saxena, Khanna, Murthy
• ISBN-13: 9788119922727
• Pages: 374
• Edition: Reprint Edition (2026)
• Binding: Paperback
• Genre: Education > Physical Education > Health Education > Teacher Training Handbook
• Recommended Age Group: 16+ years
• Reading Difficulty: Moderate
• Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 16–20 hours
• Price: ₹395/-

Description

Health and Physical Education: A Handbook is a comprehensive academic resource designed to provide students, educators, and teacher trainees with a practical understanding of health education, physical education, school wellness, and sports-related learning. Authored by Vij Saxena and Khanna Murthy, the book combines theoretical foundations with applied educational practices, making it a valuable guide for learners pursuing teacher education and physical education studies.

The book systematically covers essential topics such as health awareness, personal hygiene, school health services, posture education, physical fitness, sports injuries, safety education, first aid, lesson planning, and methods of teaching physical education. It also includes discussions on child wellbeing, environmental influences on health, values through sports, and activities for children with special needs. Structured in a clear and learner-friendly format, the text supports both classroom instruction and self-study.

One of the key strengths of the handbook is its practical orientation. With sections on emergency management, CPR, recreational activities, teaching methods, and practicum exercises, the book equips future educators with both conceptual understanding and classroom-ready skills. Suitable for B.Ed., D.El.Ed., physical education students, and educators, Health and Physical Education: A Handbook serves as a reliable reference for promoting holistic health, physical fitness, and educational wellbeing in school environments.

Key Features

• Comprehensive handbook on health and physical education.
• Covers health awareness, hygiene, and school health services.
• Includes physical education methods and lesson planning.
• Discusses sports injuries, safety education, and first aid.
• Explores posture education and physical fitness concepts.
• Includes activities for children with special needs.
• Useful for teacher trainees and physical education students.
• Practical approach with classroom and practicum support.
• Covers CPR, emergency management, and recreational games.
• Ideal academic resource for holistic school wellbeing.

Manufacturer Details

• Copyright: © Publishers
• Imprint: Doaba Publications
• Published by: Doaba Publications
• Publisher Address: Shanti Mohan House, 16 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110002
• Publisher Websites: www.doabapublications.com | www.doababooks.com
• Publisher Email: sales@doababooks.com
• Typeset at: MB Graphics, Delhi
• Printed in: New Delhi
• First Published: 2010
• Reprint: 2026