Studying the Role of Physical Education and Sports in Society: a Context with Reference to, Ranikhet (Uttarakhand)
This paper is based on the primary data collected from the respondent’s college of Ranikhet at Almora District of Uttarakhand state of India. All these respondents were randomly selected. The sample included 40respondents sports student and 40respondents related to society which were randomly drawn from college of Ranikhet and city of Ranikhet. Primary data was collected through above stated statistical method affiliation has been measured in terms of degree of reliability. The objective of the paper is conducted through debate and analysis physical education and sports role in the society.
Introduction
The purpose of the physical education is the formation of a physical culture of the man and ability to use various means of physical culture, sports and society in order to maintain and strengthen health, psychophysical preparation and self-preparation for future life and professional activity [1]. Teaching the discipline “physical education” and “sport” in the Surgut branch of oil and gas is carried out in the framework of practical and theoretical training Hillsdon M, et al. [2]. The tasks of studying the discipline are the formation of knowledge of the scientific, biological and practical foundations of physical education and a healthy lifestyle. Physical education brings in more alertness of mind and concentration as they are an essential and vital part of any physical activities and also helps in reducing the reaction time of person Natalia L, et al. [3]. Many people also believe that physical education has the ability to develop the human body in good proportions. Physical education also promote emotional and mental development by helping in overcoming stress, anxiety, tension and various other emotional related problems [4]. Physical education enhances the characteristics of a person and making them fit for a society and enables them to face hardship, endure defeat and take proper decision and risks, which is very much needed in today’s competitive world [5].
Jhinjha N, et al. [6] conducted a study on Sports facilities &infrastructure of government & private school of Chandigarh. 10government & private school of Chandigarh were selected as subject for study to examine the sports facility & infrastructure. The result indicates that private school was having more sports facilities in the term of grounds/courts then government school. Singh M, et al. [7] conducted a study of Built existing Sports facilities in engineering college of Chhattisgarh. 50colleges were taken for survey of existing sports facility. 50 technical experts were selected as subject for the study from physical education department of different colleges of Chhattisgarh engineering college. Questionnaire was used to collect review of technical expert to know the sports facility like indoor & outdoor games in different colleges. It was found that result of indoor games facilities indicated that out of 50colleges 88% of the colleges had adequate indoor facilities for games and sports whereas only 12% lacked to provide indoor sports facilities to their pupils. The result shows that colleges are deficiently in require of sports facilities especially the indoor gymnasiums. Nijhawan V, et al. [8] conducted a study of development of physical education curriculum in the light of sports marketing perspectives. The subject of the study was 200 people who belong to society of sports. This study concluded the present curriculum of physical education at higher education is not dynamic and needs revision. It does not have sports marketing which meets the requirements of modern society. A number of inventory of sports were suggested for restructuring the curriculum of physical education.
Objective under Study
1. The study of debate relates between Respondents-1and Respondents-2 that, are sports beneficial for society.
2. The study of debate relates between Respondents-1and Respondents-2 that, are sports health beneficial for society.
3. The study of debate relates between Respondents- 1and Respondents-2 that, are sports beneficial for international relationship in society.
Methodology
A systematic methodology is an important step to any research because it directly influences the validity of the research findings. This precisely describes the methodology tools and instruments adopted in conducting the research. The debate was conducted in Government P.G. College, Ranikhet. Sample under Study The samples of 80respondents of different categories were taken, in which category-1 consists of 40respondents and category-2 consists of 40respondents. The respondent consists of 40students and 40people selected through purposive sampling method.
Statistical Analysis of Data
The collected data was classified and tabulated in accordance with the objectives to drive the meaningful and relevant inferences. The data was analyzed by using statistical techniques like frequency percentage and graphs (Figure 1).

Figure1: Graphical Representation of Table 1.
| Are Sports Beneficial for Health | Total Respondents in debate | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students (Respondent, R ) 1 Number=40 | People(Respondent, R ) 2 Number=40 | Total Number of Respondent=80 | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |||||||
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 27 | 67.5 | 13 | 32.5 | 31 | 77.5 | 9 | 22.5 | 58 | 72.5 | 22 | 27.5 |
Table 1: Debate between Respondents R1 & Respondents R2 on topic that is sports health beneficial for society.
Table1: Debate between Respondents R1 & Respondents R2 on topic that are sports beneficial for society.
The above table shows the debate between students (R1) and people (R2) on the topic that are sports beneficial for society. The total number of respondent number (R1) is 40 and total number of respondents (R2) is 40. If inference is drawn from above table total number of respondents in favor are 62number which is 75.5% and the number of respondents which are not in favor are 18 in number which 22.5%. Therefore, it can be concluded that respondents in favor> respondents not in favor. Thus it can be said sports are beneficial for society (Figure 2).

Figure2: Graphical Representation of Table 2.
| Are Sports Beneficial for Health | Total Respondents in Debate | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students(Respondent, R ) 1 Number=40 | People(Respondent,R ) 2 Number=40 | Total Number of Respondent=80 | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |||||||
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 27 | 67.5 | 13 | 32.5 | 31 | 77.5 | 9 | 22.5 | 58 | 72.5 | 22 | 27.5 |
Table 2: Debate between Respondents R1 & Respondents R2 on topic that is sports health beneficial for society.
The above table shows the debate between students (R1) and people (R2) on the topic that are sports beneficial for society. The total number of respondent number (R1) is 40 and total number of respondents (R2) is 40. If inference is drawn from above table total number of respondents in favor are 58 number which is 72.5% and the number of respondents which are not in favor are 22 in number which 27.5%. Therefore, it can be concluded that respondents in favor> respondents not in favor. Thus it can be said health are beneficial for society (Figure 3).

Figure3: Graphical Representation of Table 3.
| Are Sports Beneficial for International Relation | Total Respondents in Debate | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students(Respondent, R1) Number=40 | People(Respondent,R2) Number=40 | Total Number of Respondent=80 | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |||||||
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 22 | 55 | 18 | 45 | 15 | 37.5 | 25 | 62.5 | 37 | 46.3 | 43 | 53.7 |
Table 3: Debate between Respondents R1 & Respondents R2 on topic that is sports beneficial for maintaining international relation
The above table shows the debate between students (R1) and people (R2) on the topic that are sports beneficial for society. The total number of respondent number (R1) is 40 and total number of respondents (R2) is 40. If inference is drawn from above table total number of respondents in favor are 37 number which is 46.3% and the number of respondents which are not in favor are 43 in number which 53.7% . Therefore, from above debate between two respondents it can be concluded that respondents in favor<respondents not in favor. Thus it can be said that sports play vital role in maintaining international relationship which are beneficial for society.
Conclusion
The purpose of the physical education is the formation of a physical culture of the man and ability to use various means of physical culture, sports and society in order to maintain and strengthen health, psychophysical preparation and self-preparation for future life and professional activity. If inference is drawn from above table total number of respondents in favor are 62number which is 75.5% and the number of respondents which are not in favor are 18 in number which 22.5%. Therefore, it can be concluded that respondents in favor> respondents not in favor. Thus it can be said sports are beneficial for society. If inference is drawn from above table total number of respondents in favor are 58 number which is 72.5% and the number of respondents which are not in favor are 22 in number which 27.5% . Therefore, it can be concluded that respondents in favor> respondents not in favor. Thus it can be said health are beneficial for society. When inference is drawn from above table total number of respondents in favor are 37number which is 46.3% and the number of respondents which are not in favor are 43 in number which 53.7%. Therefore, it can be concluded that respondents in favor<respondents not in favor. Thus it can be said international relationship are beneficial for society.
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