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Physical Education and Training MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Physical Education and Training
Tree Number(s)
I02.233.543
Unique ID
D010806
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010806
Annotation
"instructional" and "often in schools": differentiate from EXERCISE (see MeSH definition there), from GYMNASTICS (see note there) and from EXERCISE THERAPY (prescribed exercise and physical activity)
Scope Note
Instructional programs in the care and development of the body, often in schools. The concept does not include prescribed exercises, which is EXERCISE THERAPY.
Entry Version
PHYS ED
Entry Term(s)
Education, Physical
Physical Education
Physical Education, Training
NLM Classification #
QT 255
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1999/11/03
Physical Education and Training Preferred
Physical Education Narrower
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