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sion “wasn coLte0€s, MABINI COLLEGES IN ‘Palate 3 CULTURE Daet, Camarines Norte EXCELLENCE in COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LETTER TO STUDENTS My Dear Students, Good day and welcome! You are now in the field of physical education activities which will enable you to become competent in various motor activities and movements. In this course, you will be exposed to many fitness activities, nutritional health, and general wellness principles. In these modules, you will learn how to take control of your personal health habits to ensure a healthier, happier, and more productive life. Remember, Physical Education is a process through which an individual obtains physical, mental, and social skills and fitness through physical activity. Due to this pandemic, we'll concentrate more on information, rather than practical activities, group participations, and performances. I wish you all the best in your journey to become the person you want to be through your studies and through Physical Education I. Stay healthy and safe. Sincerely yours, Ma’am Linda ' MABINI COLLEGES, INC. Daet, Camarines Norte COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 1" Sem., S.¥.2020-2021 P.E. 1- Self-Testing Activities ( Physical Fitness and Related Activities) Module 1 - Introduction to Physical Education Name of Student: Coursel year: Class Schedule: Date Submitted: Module al In module 1. You will read and understand the meaning and nature of physical education. You will learn the foundation and purpose of physical education. You will know also the importance of physical education and the difference between physical education and physical exercise. Learning Outcomes After completing this module you can: ‘* Define physical education Trace the nature of physical education Understand the foundation and purpose of physical education Differentiate physical education from physical activity Value and appreciate the significance of physical education | LECTURE NOTES | | Read this.. =] The Nature and Meaning of Physical Education «Physical Education is @ process of leaming, the context being mainly physical. The purpose of this process Is to develop specific knowledge, skills, and understanding and to promote physical competence. * Physical Education has a holistic view within a societal context that identifies the interdependence of personal health with societal health and environmental health. © Onan individual level, Physical Education is an agent for health and wellness that can promote personal responsibility and control for active lifestyles. However, equally as important, Physical Education focuses student's attention on understanding the problems of the social environment that may inhibit them and others from pursuing active lifestyles. * Physical Education contributes to individual wellness through the innate “experience of the moment” and is reinforced on a daily basis through the knowledge, skills, and feelings of enhanced self-esteem and wellness that develop over time. The foundation areas of Physical Education are its sociocultural, scientific and pedagogical foundations. Physical Education and sport are traditionally tied to the physical science, but the part played by the social sciences has become increasingly important. The most commonly accepted social science in the field of Physical Education are psychology, sociology, and history, The cultural foundations of Physical Education are sport sociology and exercise and sport psychology. The scientific foundations are concerned with social phenomena. Along with the science areas are motor behavior, which branches from psychology but includes aspects of the scientific foundation, biomechanics and exercise physiology. (* The Academic Foundations of Exercise Science and Kinesiology,” 2013) A quality Physical Education program must be built on a strong pedagogical foundation. The curriculum for PE builds on the prior knowledge and skills that students will have obtained through the Basic Education PE Curriculum. The concepts on fitness and health will be strengthened and new elements on sports psychology, biomechanics, and sports and recreation will be added in the senior secondary PE curriculum. These will be continued in the college PE curriculum enhance the six strands in PE and develop students’ collaboration and communication skills, creativity and critical thinking skills as a basis for further studies and career development... The PE Curriculum will also help to promote the development of a life-long interest in sports participation. The Purposes of Physical Education Physical Education (PE) claims credit for serving muitiple purposes such as health, value, or developmental education. Health purposes include physical activity levels and Public health approaches. Value purposes contain moral education and lifestyle approaches Developmental purpose comprise holistic and academic achievement-oriented approaches.( Kretschmann, R. * The purposes of Physical Education and their Practical Implications” The eventual purpose of Physical Education should be to guide students in the process of becoming physically active for the rest of their lives. But how can you become more active in life? What will you do to be physically active for the rest of your life? See the example below on how to GET ACTIVE FOR LIFE and then create your own GET ACTIVE FOR LIFE acronym. TV and video games restraint to avoid prolonged periods of inactivity Intrinsic motivation Various health benefits Education about how to be active G - Goal Setting E - — Enjoyment T - Time management A Attitude © = Confidence in abilities T ' v e zon Family, friends, and peer influences Old age is not a barrier and just a number Recreational Programs Involvement L- Love Life and Carpe Diem 1 - Interpersoanal Skilis F - Facility and Equipment Access E - Economic status, health and well-being Name: Subject(Time/Day): Activity: Get Active for Life Acronym An acronym is an abbreviated form of a phrase or word using the intial letters. Use a dictionary or a thesaurus to complete this activity. GS E T m<-40> 7 pO mate The Significance of Physical Education Physical Education is an integral part of the holistic education of every student in Kindergarten through College, According to Ray Sam, the study of Physcial Education is essential for the following top 5 reasons: 1 Physical Education enhances an incividuat's ability to concentrate and maintain focus; Physical Education is important for healthy growth and development. Physical Education prevents sleep deprivation; Physical Education helps in relieving stress and anxiely; and Physical Education makes an individual flexible and happy anon Physical Education Differentiated 1. Physical Education vs. Physical Activity Physical Education is the teaching and leading of physical activity in a school gymnasium or other school setting. Is goal is to improve and maintain students’ current health and set them on a path to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout thelr Ivec (Learn. Org, ‘What is Physical Education?" n.d) Py contrast, physical actviy is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal a muscle that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity encompasses af 2. Physical Education vs. Sport Physical Education helps students develop related skills, knowledge and attitudes for leading and enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle; as well as confidence and competence through facing challenges in a wide range of activities, The six strands in the Physical Education curriculum are: Motor and Sports Skills, Health and Fitness, Sport-related Values and Attitudes, Knowledge and Practice of Safety, Knowledge of Movement, Aesthetic Sensitivity. On the other hand, sport refers to an institutionalized game. Through sport Participation, students can understand and develop many core values such as national identity, perseverance, commitment , responsibility, respect to others, love and care, integrity, collaboration, solidarity, fair play, etc. Sport is an important medium for the implementation of Physical Education. Physical Education, also known as Phys Ed., PE, gym, or gym class, and known n many Commonweatth countries as physical training or PT, is an education course related of maintaining the human body through physical exercises ( ie. calisthenics) (citation needed). It is taken during primary and secondary education and encourages Psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting to promote health (Anderson, D. “The Discipline and the Profession,” 1989) Physical exercise any bodily activity or movement that enhances and maintains overall heath and physical finess 16 called physical exercise. Habit of regular physical exercise has got numerous benefits, Exercise is of various types such as aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise and flexibility exercise. Leaming Activities Enriching what you have learned 'n your own opinion and idea, what can you say about physical education? How will you value the importance or significance of Physical Education? * Aside from this module, can you site some examples of Physical Activities? Assignment: “GET ACTIVE FOR LIFE” Acronym An acronym is an abbreviated for m of a phrase or word using the initial letters. Use a dictionary or a Thesaurus to complete this activity, References Ballecer, Meynardo L. P.E. 1- Physical Fitness and Related Activities Oyco, Girginia D. 2006 Physical Fitness for College Freshmen , Manila Frost, Reuben, Physical Education Foundation, Practices Principles

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