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Synonyms

physical education

American

noun

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

physical education British

noun

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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Many schools are housed in beautiful old palazzi - they were never designed with modern physical education in mind.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 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

This small-group instruction is "almost personalized" and more "efficient" than typical classes, added Clarisse Naud, a physical education adviser.

From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026

Hodgkiss had been a football coach and physical education teacher at Bishop Montgomery for 15 years until he was fired last week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025

Like I said, we didn’t shower after physical education at Chapel Hill High School.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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