physical education

American  

noun

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

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physical education British  

noun

1. PE. training and practice in sports, gymnastics, etc, as in schools and colleges

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Etymology

Origin of physical education

First recorded in 1830–40

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Example Sentences

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physical education

In the 1990s, she started working in Springfield at public schools, in physical education.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

There was a brief spell in the army and then a short course in physical education in America.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

CEO Arthur Lih believes every school should have them in the cafeteria, the nurse’s office, the principal’s office and the physical education department.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Aspiring physical education teacher Gao Yemiao missed his 30-second window to buy a train ticket home for China's biggest holiday before seats sold out -- but he was lucky.

From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026

“Oh, we always have physical education outdoors, on one of our fields.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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