Bases of Physical Education

BASES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1. Section 2, Republic Act No. 6847

Also known as Philippine Sports Commission Act

An act creating and establishing the Philippine Sports Commission, defining its powers, functions
and responsibilities, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes

States that it is the policy of the State to promote physical education, encourage and sustain the
development of sports inf the country to foster physical fitness, self - discipline, teamwork and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry through a unified national sports
promotion and development program, and that the establishment and creation of a single,
unified and integrated national sports policy-making body shall further this objective.

2. Republic Act No. 5708

Also known as “The Schools Physical Education and Sports Development Act of 1969”

An act providing for the promotion and financing of an integrated physical education and sports
development program for the schools in the Philippines

3. Article 14, Section 19, Philippine Constitution of 1987

States that the government shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs,
league competitions and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to
foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert
citizenry and that all educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout
the country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.

4. Presidential Decree No 604 December 10, 1974

Integrates nationwide youth development, physical fitness and amateur sports development
programs and creates for this purpose the Department of Youth and Sports Development. The
Department will formulate and implement policies, plans and programs on youth development,
physical fitness and sports development.

5. Senate Bill No 1416

An act Creating the Philippine Sports Authority to oversee the over-all development, promotion
and regulation of sports in the Philippines, defining its structure, powers, responsibilities and
functions, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes