This paper aims to emphasize on the importance of physical education in life of students. Students must have a fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology of human body. This fundamental knowledge enables students to understand physical fitness. Physical fitness is the capacity of a person to function steadily and smoothly when a situation arises. Physical fitness makes students mentally sharper, physically comfortable and more with their body and better able to cope with the demands that everyday life makes upon you. Increased physical fitness not only improves health but improves ones performance at work. In this paper, the authors have discussed the importance of physical education in student life.