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d. Taking personal and social measures to protect and promote

• One’s own health

• Health of family members: and the health of the surrounding community and

seeking help when required from available community resources.

e. To develop an interest in exercise, sports and games for self-satisfaction and make it
a part of life;

f. To facilitate an individual to improve his or her inner qualities-self-mastery, discipline,
courage, trust and efficiency.

g. To allow an individual to show a sense of duty, patriotism, self-sacrifice and
community service.

h. Sensitizing the importance of self-defence.

i. To raise children's awareness about safety rules in suitable hazardous situations
to prevent accidents and injuries. To familiarize them with measures of first aid

concerning common diseases and injuries.

j. To help kids learn right postural habits in standing, walking, running, sitting and CHAPTER 11 : HEALTH INFORMATION AND TRAINING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
other basic movements so that postural defects and physical deformities are avoided

k. Helping children grow up as responsible adults by instilling certain social and moral
values in them through games, sports, Red Cross, Scouts and Guides, etc.

l. To instil values and skills in children to encourage self-control, concentration, peace
and relaxation in order to prevent the ill effects of stress, strain and tiredness of

everyday life.

m. To address CWSN (Children with Special Needs)'s physical, psycho-social needs in an
integrated manner.

n. Helping students become confident, assertive, emotionally stable, independent and
self-controlled by fostering self-worth.

o. To help relieve emotional stress, anxiety and tension, therefore reducing the risk of
depression.

p. To help nourish peer relations, social bonding, friendly mentoring and team
camaraderie.

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