x ae Physical Education The goal of Philippine education is not only to promole individual welfare towards the end goal of common good. Thus, dy helping cur students develop harmon-ously the physical, moral and inteliectual faculties, we prepare them to participate actively io the lite of society, and in the process, contribute to the promotion of common good ( de Leo= 2008) 4 To achieve this end, Articie XIV of the 1987 Constitution mandates the State te give sricrity, to education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports a } \ Specifically. Section 19, Article XIV of the 1987 Gonstitution pro.ides the lega! esis for ‘physical development: (1) The State shall promote physical education anc encourage sports programs, league competitions and amateur sports, inchiding trainir7 for international competitions. 10 * foster sell-discipline, team work and excellence for the development of a health anc alert citizenry, (2) All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activite country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors. throvghout the General Objectives: : @ Define and interpret the meaning of physical education © Helps students acquire knowledge and analyze fitness as t! ‘education. » Develop end maintain a desirable level of physical -fitress competence. © Accept responsibility for personal fitness leading to an active healthy lifestyle. Physical Education Defined Physical educ‘on is the integral part of the whole educationa program designed to promote the optimum development of the individual phystzally, socially, emotionally, and mentally through ts'a!-bedy movement in the performance of properly selected physica! activities (Andin, 3 ). 3 Furthermore, it is a way of education th ough physica! activites wiich arte selected and carried on with full regard to value human growth, development and behaviour. Fitness - A Major Goal of Pnysical Education pare 1 ced for stualy snd rentew purposes unls, not.jactives of Physical Education Physical Development. An irdividual who engages in sports and sepreational activities ‘will develop end maintain gocd health, high level of physicel fiiness and will avoid the risk ‘of various health problems. ‘e Soclal Development — Activities in physical education provice capemuniies for te development of desirable social traits needed or adjustment tosonel fe Emotional Dovelopment ~The informal nature of ahysical education « “ers cenorunitios for self-expression and emotional mastery. Mental Dovelopment ~ The individual develops his mental expecise as ne teams the mechanical principles undetlying movement, knowledge and understancing of ules and stralegies of games and sports. and ways of improving movements 19 gymnestics ang dance, Physical Education Program Extra Class: 7Tatramaral Field Mass Demo The Physical EducationProgram Regular Class Program ( Instructional in nature ) 1, Core Activities - the mn activities which are introduced to carry out the objectives of the program. 2. Related Activities — tte co-curricular activitias which are scheduled to enrich the loaming exparionces of the children 3. Adsptive Activities ~ specially designed or selectec activities for those leamers who deviate from the normal clildren, ago?Clase Program ( Recreational in nature ) 4. Intramurals - competitions of teams within the same school 2. Extramural - competitions of learns from diferent school | 3. Field Mass Demonstration - a kind of activity where most if not all ‘school take part for the purpose of informing the public of tho ‘education: 4, Exhibition Groups - specially trained children for performance on tom sa | ‘Activities inthe Ke Program veel a Activities in the P.E. Program Developmental Activities. the basic type of activities that contribute to the normal growth of the individual and enhance the development of siils 4. Perceptual Motor Activities — it pertains to the development of the neuro (mind), muscular (muscle), coordination that helps the child manage his body. 2, Posture and Body Mechanics Correct Posture - is the proper aligrment of body segments in relation to different body positions. Body Mechanics ~ it is a body exercises or movement that are intended te improve one’s posture, statnina and poise paged