Bucher emphasizes that physical education is "education through the physical". This means the body is the medium, but the goal is the development of the whole person.
: Developing the body's ability to perform skills with proficiency and grace. Foundations Of Physical Education Charles Bucher
: Emphasizes individual responsibility and creativity within sport. 2. Four Major Objectives it's about organic growth
: Using sport to teach cooperation, sportsmanship, and emotional control. 3. Historical and Scientific Foundations and emotional stability.
: Learning through experience; PE provides social experiences and problem-solving opportunities.
: PE is not just about muscle; it's about organic growth, neuromuscular coordination, intellectual development, and emotional stability.