The credit for developing modern teacher training programs in Physical Education in India goes to

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UGC NET Paper 2: Physcial Education 11 July 2022 Shift 1

Answer 1

Concept:

Physical Education in India started from Y.M.C.A. It was founded on 6 June 1844 by George Williams in London.

Explanation:

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA):

It was the first college of Physical Education in Asia.
It was established in 1920 by Harry Crowe Buck of Pennsylvania, United States.
And he is considered the father of physical education in India.
The college is now affiliated with Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University.
He was later announced the first principal of the college.
As the founder and principal of YMCA College of Physical Education, Madras, India, Mr. Buck guided the college for 23 years.
His work ended at his death on July 24, 1943, but he left a rich legacy for others to follow.

Thus, the credit for developing modern teacher training programs of Physical Education in India goes to Harry Crowe Buck.

Additional Information:

The YMCA Madras was started in 1920 and it started its academic operation in the year 1931,
It was the first Physical Education College in South Asia with two academic programs, 'Certificate in Physical Education' and 'Diploma in Physical Education' affiliated with the University of Madras.