* Physical education is an instructional discipline. Physical education involves developing and refining personal skills as well as achieving a deep personal satisfaction.
* Physical education is education through physical activity. Physical education involves the development and maintenance of physical fitness; motor proficiency; and knowledge and behavior patterns needed for participating in physically active leisure time pursuits and daily activities.
* Physical education is concerned with the development and maintenance of fitness for everyday living. For most humans, the ability to perform tasks of everyday living will decline without a commitment to physical activity.
* Physical education is a means for personal growth and development in various physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and moral domains. These domains are influenced not only by activity or exercise but also by the teaching techniques and learning environment.
* Physical education plays a unique and important role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals and society. Physical education can increase knowledge, motivation, and skills of individuals to enable people to participate in active and healthy lifestyles, thereby improving the quality of life for those individuals.