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Synopsis From formal exercises for therapeutic applications in hospitals and rehabilitation centers the domain of physical education has undergone a transition and has acquired educational and developmental roles in schools and colleges. The programme of physical education envisions conditioning of activities for physical fitness, strengthening and stretching exercises for improvement of posture and stamina and guidance for physical, mental, social, emotional and psychological adjustment of individual through proper motivation for full and enthusiastic participation in developmental physical education. Developmental physical education makes a thorough investigation into historical perspectives, concepts, objectives, methodologies, functions and programme of developmental aspects of physical development. In addition, to make matter explicit, case study approach is also included. The book also includes exercises for physically handicapped. The book will be of great utility to students, teachers, fitness-experts and general readers.