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physical education

noun

systematic instruction in sports, exercises, and hygiene given as part of a school or college program.

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1830–40

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physical education

—n
	PE training and practice in sports, gymnastics, etc, as in schools and colleges

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physical education n.
Abbr. phys. ed., phys ed
Education in the care and development of the human body, stressing athletics and including hygiene.

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"... the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood: and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced."

-Catherine E. Beecher