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HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1

Core Subject Description

Physical Education and Health offers experiential learning for learners to adopt an
active life for fitness and lifelong health. The knowledge, skills and understanding which
include physical and health literacy competencies support them in accessing,
synthesizing and evaluating information; making informed decisions; enhancing and
advocating their own as well as others’ fitness and health.

This course on exercise for fitness enables the learner to set goals, monitor one’s
participation in aerobic and muscle- and bone-strengthening activities and constantly
evaluate how well one has integrated this into one’s personal lifestyle. It consists of an
array of offerings which learners can choose from.

Content Standard Performance Standard

The learner independently leads The learner understands the value

fitness events with proficiency and of fitness and exercise as habit to optimize
confidence while influencing others one’s health; as requisite for Physical
positively. Activity (PA) performance; and as a career
opportunity.

Learning Competencies

• Recognize the role of PAs in managing stress

• Self-assess Health-Related Fitness (HRF) status, barriers to PA participation,
and diet
• Set Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type (FITT) goals on training principles to
achieve and /or maintain HRF
• Engage in at least 60 minutes moderate to vigorous physical activities
(MVPAs) most days of the week, in and out of school
• Recognize the value of optimizing health through participation in PAs
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Table of Contents

Title Page

Pre-test 1
Lesson 1 4
Physical Education 4
Values/Benefits 5
Legal Bases 6
Goals 7
Objectives 7
Lesson 2 9
Physical Activity 9
Exercise 10
Lesson 3 19

Health Related Sub-components 19

Skill Related Sub-components 21
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Pre- test: What I know?

Direction: Read carefully each statement and write your answers below the choices. Write
only the letter
1. It is an integral part of education system which designed to promote physical,
mental, social, emotional, and spiritual aspect of individual through properly and
carefully selected physical activities.
A. Movement Education B. MAPEH
C. Physical Education D. Science
Ans: ______
2. Which of the following articles supports the implementation of Physical Education
in a state or education system?
1. Bill of Rights, Article 1 Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
2. Article 1 of the International Charter of P.E. and sports, UNESCO, Paris,
(1978), Interdisciplinary Regional Meeting of Experts in P.E., UNESCO,
Brisbane, Australia, (1982)
3. Article 14, Section 19, 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
4. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 4 only D. 2 and 3 only

Ans: _____
3. It refers to the ability of the body to move at wide range of motion without pain over
its entire range of motion.
A. Speed B. Agility C. Flexibility D. Coordination
Ans: ______
4. It is the combination of all the tissues that make up the body, this includes our
bones, muscles, organs, and body fats.
A. Muscular Strength C. Body Composition
B. Coordination D. Fitness
Ans: ______
5. Normally these activities increase our heart and breathing rate. This cause us to
sweat profusely and harder. Also known as “cardio” exercise.
A. Aerobic Exercise C. Physical Fitness
B. Conditioning D. Cooldown
Ans: _____
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6. This is the primary factor to consider when starting an exercise routine. This
prepares our heart to pump naturally and allows our joints to avoid stiffness during
workout.
A. Stretching Exercise C. Warm-up
B. Conditioning Exercise D. Work-out
Ans: _____
7. Without it, the muscle shortens and become tight. Then, when you call on the
muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. Which type
of exercise program it is?
A. Conditioning Exercise C. Warm-up Exercise
B. Stretching Exercise D. Work-out Exercise
Ans: _____
8. F.I.T.T. stands for:
A. Fitness, Intelligence, Total Turnout
B. Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
C. Frequency, Intensity, Temperature, Time
D. Fun, Intensity, Teamwork, Trust

Ans: _____
9. The ability of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to working muscles during
physical activity for a long period of time.
A. Cardiovascular Endurance C. Body Composition
B. Flexibility D. Muscular Strength

Ans: _____

10. Push up, weight lifting, plyometrics are examples of __________________

exercises.
A. Muscular Endurance C. Cardiovascular Endurance
B. Muscular Strength D. Flexibility
Ans: _____
11. Which values of physical education that refers to the ability to recognize, and
manage feelings at different stages of life and have empathy for feelings of others.
A. Physical Development C. Mental Development
B. Emotional Development D. Spiritual Development
Ans: ______
12. Time Principle refers to ____________________
A. How hard the exercise should be C. How often you exercise
B. How short or long an exercise should be D. How you choose the exercise
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Ans: ______
13. It is a principle that refers to how often you exercise
A. Frequency C. Time
B. Intensity D. Type

Ans: ______
14. The exercise you choose will have a big effect on the results you achieve, and
what you want to gain from your efforts.
A. Frequency C. Time
B. Intensity D. Type

Ans: ______
15. Which of the following principles of exercise training states that the body should
experience a gradual increase in workload.
A. Principle of Overload C. Principle of Progression
B. Principle of Individuality D. Principle of Reversibility

Ans: ______
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Lesson 1
Physical Education, its Legal bases, Goals, Objectives, and Values/Benefits
This lesson deals with the Physical Education background, its legal bases, goals,
objectives, and Values/Benefits.
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
1. Identify and recognize the history and background of Physical Education in the Philippines
setting, its legal bases, goals, objectives, and values/benefits;
2. Appraise in understanding the legal bases of Physical Education, its goals, objectives, and
values/benefits;
3. Interpret the legal bases, goals, objectives, and values/benefits of Physical Education.

Lesson Proper
Physical Education as defined
According to Andin (1988), PHYSICAL EDUCATION is an integral part of the education
program designed to promote optimum development of individual physically, socially, emotionally,
and mentally through total body movement in the performance of properly selected physical
activities.
Moreover, PHYSICAL EDUCATION is instruction in the development and care of the body
ranging from simple calisthenic exercises to a course of study proving training in hygiene,
gymnastics, and the performance and management of athletic games (Meriam Webster
Dictionary, 1982).
PHYSICAL EDUCATION helps the students to learn about their abilities, aptitudes,
limitations, and potentials. It provides opportunities for students to: develop creativity, positives
attitudes toward physical activity, assume more personal and social responsibility, and meet
performance obligations as individuals and in groups (Cedar School of Physical Education, n.d.).
In addition, physical education is education of the physical, this is a program of education
which teaches student’s physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual development through
properly selected physical activities to get rid from any kinds of diseases and effectively and
efficiently cope with the daily demands of life.
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Values and Benefits of Physical Education:

Physical Development- this includes student’s
development of both gross and fine motor skills,
ability to fight-off diseases, and use their body
parts for particular skills.
Benefits of Physical Development
1. Reduced risk of heart diseases
2. Stronger bones
3. Improved physical fitness
4. Weight regulation
5. Health promotion

Social Development- is about improving the

well-being of every individual in society so they
can reach their full potential. It requires the
removal of barriers so that all citizens can
journey toward their dreams with confidence and
dignity. It is about helping people so they can
move forward on their path to self-sufficiency.
Benefits of Social Development
1.Strengthened peer relationships
2. More active lifestyles
3. Good leadership and fellowship
Emotional Development- refers to the ability to
recognize, and manage feelings at different stages
of life and have empathy for feelings of others.
Benefits of Emotional Development
1. stress reduction
2. self-discipline
3. Improved Self-confidence and self
esteem
4. Reduced risk of depression
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Mental Development- means the growth of a

child’s ability to think and reason. It’s about
how they recognize their minds, ideas and
thoughts to make sense of the world they live
in.
Benefits of Mental Development
1. Improved judgement
2. Experience setting goals

Spiritual Development- children learn to be

aware of and comfortable with qualities such as
respect, responsibility, and reverence for self
and others. They learn to be capable of
acknowledging differences between people
without feeling fear. They develop a love for the
earth and take action to protect it.
Benefit of Spiritual Development
1. Develops appreciation of body-mind
connection

Legal Basis
1. Article 1 of the International Charter of P.E. and sports, UNESCO, Paris, (1978),
Interdisciplinary Regional Meeting of Experts in P.E., UNESCO, Brisbane,
Australia, (1982)
“Physical Education and Sports is a fundamental right for all and this right should not
be treated as different principle from the right to adequate food, shelter, and medical
care”.
2. Article 14, Section 19, 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
“States that the state shall promote Physical Education and encourage sports
program, league competitions, and amateur sports including training for international
competition to foster self-discipline, team work, and excellence for the development of
a healthy and alert citizenry. All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports
activities throughout the country and in cooperation with athletic club and other
sectors”.
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Main Goal of Physical Education

Fitness is the main goal of Physical Education. To live a “good life” means to have an
ability to live a healthy, satisfying and useful life. This means that an individual satisfies his basic
needs as physical well-being for love, affection, security and self-respect. He lives happily in them.

Objectives of Physical Education

Total human development through properly and carefully selected physical activities in
terms of their physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being.

Activity 1: Expound My Knowledge

Direction: Hoping that you understand the legal basis of Physical Education. As you deeply
understand each article, compose an essay about it. At least 2-3 paragraphs each. Submit your
output at google classroom.
Processing Question:
1. Expound your understanding on Physical Education based on the Article 1 of the
International Charter of P.E. and sports, UNESCO, Paris, (1978), Interdisciplinary
Regional Meeting of Experts in P.E., UNESCO, Brisbane, Australia, (1982) and
Article 14, Section 19, 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.
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The Importance of Physical Development (August 13, 2013). Research in Early Childhood.
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Lucas, Freya. (2019). Spiritual is an aspect of Children’s Self Identity – but how do we
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