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Physical Education and Training

Medical Definition:	Instructional programs in the care and development of the body, often in schools. The concept does not include prescribed exercises, which is EXERCISE THERAPY.
Guide Notes:	"instructional" & "often in schools": differentiate from EXERCISE (see MeSH definition there), from GYMNASTICS (see note there) & from EXERCISE THERAPY (prescribed exercise & physical activity); DF: PHYS ED or PHYSICAL EDUC or PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Also Called:	Physical Education

Physical Education and Training Categories.

Gymnastics - Systematic physical exercise. This includes calisthenics, a system of light gymnastics for promoting strength and grace of carriage.

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