•Physical development - 

refers to the advancements and refinements of motor skills, or, in other words,
children’s abilities to use and control their bodies.
•Social development - One of the biggest social factors related to student performance in physical
education is communication. Poor communication has been found to be the leading cause of burnout
among teenage athletes.
•Emotional development - the ability to recognize, express, and manage feelings at different stages of
life and to have empathy for the feelings of others. 
•Mental development - is also known as cognitive development. It is basically the construction of mind
activity such as thought processes, memory, problem solving and decision making as well as over all
intelligence.

WHAT IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION?

•Physical Education is "education through the physical". It aims to develop students’ physical
competence and knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to use these to perform in a wide
range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle.
•It also develops students’ confidence and generic skills, especially those of collaboration, communication,
creativity, critical thinking and aesthetic appreciation. These, together with the nurturing of positive values
and attitudes in PE, provide a good foundation for students’ lifelong and life-wide learning.

- A process through which an individual obtains optimal mental, social, and fitness skills through physical activities.
-Lumpkin (2002)
- PE is an integral part of the education program designed to promote the optimum development of an individual
physically, emotionally, mentally and socially through total body movements. -Domingo (2008)

IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

•Improved physical fitness

•Skill development
•Self discipline
•Stress reduction
•Strengthening students relationships
•Improved self-confidence and self esteem

What is Physical Fitness?

A special component of PE that measures a fitness level. This is an identification of strength and
weaknesses in terms of fitness. This also serves as guide and motivation to what sports an individual
should participate in.

Benefits of Physical Fitness

·Reduces risks of disease.

·Development of PF components.
·Boosts energy level.
·Relieves tress and improves appearance.
·Improves overall health and wellness.
·Promotes longer life.