International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2018; 3(1): 829-831

ISSN: 2456-0057
IJPNPE 2018; 3(1): 829-831
© 2018 IJPNPE Sociological principles of physical education
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Received: 20-11-2017
Accepted: 24-12-2017 Shrinivasa S
Shrinivasa S
Physical Education Teacher, Abstract
Government High School, Sociology according to the Dictionary is the science that treats man as a social being by studying the
Singrihalli, Davanagere, origin organization and development of human society and human culture especially with reference to
Karnataka, India social and political institutions, including ethics, political economy, etc. Sociology deals with groups of
people, their activities and their contributions to the development of a better social order. The study of
the working of the human mind as an individual-and in a group forms the core of this science. Man is
essentially a social animal. From primitive times man has lived and moved as the member a social group.
Modern social organization is highly complex.

Keywords: Badminton, Smash skill, motor ability, boys, girls

Introduction
Sociology according to the Dictionary is the science that treats man as a social being by
studying the origin organization and development of human society and human culture
especially with reference to social and political institutions, including ethics, political
economy, etc. Sociology deals with groups of people, their activities and their contributions to
the development of a better social order. The study of the working of the human mind as an
individual-and in a group forms the core of this science. Man is essentially a social animal.
From primitive times man has lived and moved as the member a social group. Modern social
organization is highly complex.

Socialization through Education

The foundation of social behavior is seen very early in the child. By crying, smiling,
chattering, playing, etc, the child attracts the attention of others so as to share their company.
This is the basis of society. Education develops a sense of social responsibility; the child is
socialized first by the home and later by the school. In the cultivation of social habits and
attitudes the school has the primary responsibility. The school should act as an agency to
develop the social and moral qualities of pupils so that in course of time they may work for the
welfare of a large society. The social atmosphere of the school vastly depends on the
relationship of the teacher and the pupils and the relationship among the pupils them- selves.
Pupils are extremely sensitive to the teacher's personality and method of teaching. The social
needs of children also should be attended to in schools. Children need close attention,
affection, admiration for their accomplishments and recognition as a part of a group. A social
structure that denies these needs causes a feeling of frustration in children. Sound social
interaction at the early stage builds up correct attitudes which may even dispel racial and
religious prejudices.

Socialization through Physical Education

Physical Education as a part of the school programme can play a significant role in the
socialization of individuals. Physical Education, through its activities establishes the social
sense. Physical Education is based on the accepted social and democratic, principles. A sound
Correspondence
Shrinivasa S physical education programme offering wholesome activities produces well-socialized persons
Physical Education Teacher, possessing the desirable qualities of integrity, unselfishness forgiveness, sense of fairness. Co-
Government High School, operation, control of the emotions, etc. No doubt, all these social qualities are essential to a
Singrihalli, Davanagere, civilized society. The play ground is a laboratory for developing these social characteristics.
Karnataka. India
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So a teacher of 'physical education should sublimate the of socialization.

energy, emotion and enthusiasm of pupils towards the socially Socialization may be defined as a process of acquiring the
desirable qualities and prevent the pupils from being diverted social, mental, and physical skills necessary for survival in a
to, an unwholesome community life. Every experience has a culture and for perpetuating the heritage of that culture.
social significance. Games and wholesome forms of Socialization enables a man to become an individual and ar
recreation and amusement provide opportunities of close the same time a valuable member of a society. In a way it
association among individuals. Boys and girls are educated tends to shape people to be alike as they take on the ways of
through physical education activities, not only as Individuals, their society and become a functional member of it. Once
but as members of a social group. Sports form a socially socialized, they exhibit standards of behavior in accordance
integrating factor, with common interests and enthusiasms. with society's norms which are the rules, laws, and customs
Competition and co-operation needed for the development of which govern behavior and from which society's values
a well adjusted personality are present in sports and games.' emerge. It is the adjustment one makes to one's cultural
Through physical education activities one learns much about environment.
working together with others towards common goal.
Recreation programmes contribute much to sociability. In a The individual and the group
playfield or in a recreation programme all are equal whether A group is made up of individuals. Every individual is
they are rich or poor. Regardless of education or the social influenced by the social patterns at different levels and
status, the victor is given prominence and due recognisation. moulded by social interaction. An individual is influenced by
Everyone enjoys equal opportunity exhibiting his skill and his family, friends, neighbors, playmates, institutions or itself
worth. Physical Education offers practical education to the groups etc. He acts according to the environment and the
masses of people for living a happy, healthy and rational life group to which he belongs says" A group consists of two or
in their own interests and the interests of society. more persons who share norms about certain things with one
The role of educational institutions and the state is very clear another and whose social, roles are c1000ly interlocking" _ A
in terms of giving equal opportunities to both the sexes for group includes persons Who share some norms and values
participation in games / sports. However, keeping in view the about something. A group game to be conducted smoothly
anatomical and physiological differences in their physiques requires a code of conduct on the part of the players and a set
between male and female some adjustments have been given of common rules. Groups may be formal or informal. An
with regard to weight of implements (Javelin, Discus, Shot individual may be tile member of a number of groups. He
put, Hammer) in athletics and so on. As far as family and may be a member of a college, organization, a social service
religion are concerned they have different roles depending league, cultural organization, club and the Y. M. C. A. etc.
upon their attitude / aptitute (conservative, orthodox or Each group has got its own norms and as a member of the
Progressive). different organizations or groups one has to perform specific
roles according the expectation of the respective groups. An
Participation in games and sports develops the following organized- group can only arise from the interaction of
qualities with irrespective of the sex/gender individuals with common motives. When common motives
1. Games and sports participation develops good character. operate for a long period, then a group structure with specific
2. Sports participation develops a sense of discipline. norms will emerge. In the organization of sports associations
3. Sports participation develops loyalty. and clubs regular rules are formed to govern the association
4. Sports participation develops / generates social' and memberships are accepted on certain conditions. A
control/self control. definite motive underlies an organization.
5. Sports participation prepares the athletes for life.
6. Sports participation provides opportunities for individual Mobs or Crowds
advancement. A mob is different from a group. It is also composed of
7. Sports participation generates physical fitness. individuals. He individual in the mob loses his personality and
8. Sports participation 'generates mental alertness. acts like automation. In a crowd there will be peculiar
9. Sports participation is supportive of education behavior, heightened emotionalism (intense anger fear or joy)
achievement. irrationality, a diminished sence of responsibility, and
10. Sports participation promotes Nationalism. anonymity. An aggressive mob feels that it can do anything to
achieve the goal. Each individual feels that it is the mob as a
Sports and socialization whole that is responsible for the violent act and 80 no oae
No child is born with an already built-in social self. feels responsible for the violence and each feels secure that he
Individuality and the whole area of human behavior come will not be detected and punished because there are so many
about through a long process of socialization where biology coding the same act.
and culture meet. Without socialization neither the individual A woman actively involved in sports is likely to have her
nor society could exist since both are dependent on these femininity. Traditional sex role definitions either do not
unique processes. It means, socialization depends on the legitimate athletic pursuits for females or they narrowly
social and cultural heritage of individuals society. Since, the define the range of appropriate physical activities. Women are
physical education teacher is concerned with the whole clearly at a disadvantage in terms of opportunities and
individual, he should have the knowledge of culture. and resources available for physical expression of the self in the
social order and how the processes of socialization takes form of sport. It is generally considered inappropriate for
place. Similarly the students of physical education should be women to engage in sports where there is bodily contact,
given the understanding of processes of socialization through throwing of heavy objects, aggressive face to face
sports. It will help them to know the importance of sports in competition, and long distance. Running. Or jumping.
one's life. They will encourages and may come forward for Another factor of female roles in organized sport is the
participation in sports and games to realize its desired results possibility of male anxieties over female athletic potentials.
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There are dangers of injury female engaging in contact sports

with males.
Sports for girls should be encouraged but the fighting element
should be eliminated and proper safeguards should be made
against injury. A difference needs to be made between boys
and girls athletics. Let the former be for fighting and latter be
for fun.
The role of educational institutions and the state is very clear
in terms of giving equal opportunities to both the sexes for
participation in games / sports. However, keeping in view the
anatomical and physiological differences in their physiques
between male and female some adjustments have been given
with regard to weight of implements (Javelin, Discus, Shot
put, Hammer) in athletics and so on. As far as family and
religion are concerned they have different roles depending
upon their attitude/aptitude (conservative, orthodox or
Progressive).

Definition of Socialization
Socialization may be defined as a process of acquiring the
social, mental, and physical skills necessary for survival in a
culture and for perpetuating the heritage of that culture.
Socialization enables a man to become an individual and the
same time a valuable member of a society. In a way it tends to
shape people to be alike as they take on the ways of their
society and become a functional member of it. Once
socialized, they exhibit standards of behavior in accordance
with society's norms which are the rules, laws, and customs
which govern behavior and from which society's values
emerge. It is the adjustment one makes to one's cultural
environment.

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