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Physical education refers to formal instruction in exercise and proper eating. (noun)

An example of physical education is gym class taught in middle school.

See physical education in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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instruction in physical exercise and in the care and hygiene of the human body; esp., a course in gymnastics, athletics, etc., as in a school or college

See physical education in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. PE

Education in the care and development of the human body, stressing athletics and including hygiene.

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