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INTRODUCTION

Physical Education as a subject in the curriculum has been dejectedly uncared for in the
past and has suffered many setbacks due to misconceptions among the teachers and
administrators who, perhaps, never had the chance to be acquainted more about the field. It
is, therefore, necessary that this subject area be properly defined and interpreted so that it will
receive its rightful emphasis in the educational program.
In this unit, the students taking PATH-FIT I - (Physical Activity Towards Health and
Fitness) as a required subject will comprehend better about the meaning of Physical Education
and the coverage of the course. There is almost undisputed agreement that optimum health is
one's most esteemed possession. Schopenhauer, the German philosopher expressed this
thought when he wisely remarked, "the greatest of follies is to neglect one's health for any
advantage of life "
A study of history of nations shows that advancement is directly related to the physical,
mental, and emotional health of the people. In the process of improving and maintaining
optimum health, it is necessary for all people of all ages to participate in physical exercise;
there is an ample variation in the types of exercise, which are recommended for different age
groups.

General Objectives:
At the end of the unit, the students are expected to:
• Define physical education and interpret its meaning in relation to life situation;
• Analyze fitness as a major goal of physical education;
• Discuss the general objectives of PE as a part of educational system and its legal bases;
• State the purposes of Physical Education in a developing country; and
• Participate actively in the discussion.

CHAPTER 1:
Physical Education

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, student will be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of Physical Education;

2. Define fitness as the major goal of Physical Education; and
3. Differentiate the objectives of Physical Education.

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LESSON 1
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Definition, Goals, Objectives and Functions

Physical Education has undergone many vicissitudes and numerous changes of

path in the Philippine schools. There was a time when Physical Education was
considered as education of the physical, hence, a muscular physique was considered as
a physical educated body. The activities then were termed as "drill", "physical training"
and "calisthenics". This old concept of physical education would, in all respect, mean
today as strengthening the muscles.
The newer and modern perception of physical education is that it is education
through physical activities. In modern physical education idiom, it is education through
"movement." Wunderlich (1967) describes of movement as follows:

1. It provides sensory data.

2. It broadens the perspective horizon.
3. It stimulates function and structure of all bodily organs.
4. It is the means by which an individual learns about himself in relation to his
ambient environment.

What "education through movement" more particularly entails is the taking of

that culture-based family of activities and processes-games, dance, gymnastics, athletic
sports, and outdoor pursuits- as a means “through which the teacher can help effect
enviable outcomes, despite the consequences of whether or not those activities have
essential worth of their own. Moreover, Physical Education focuses on the concept of
“learn to move, move to learn”. An individual must know how to move in order to learn
on how to move in order to acquire and learn the needed knowledge in a certain
activity.

Physical Education

Physical Education is an integral part of the education program purposely to

promote the optimum development of the individual physically, socially, emotionally
and mentally through total movement in the performance of properly selected physical
activities (Andin, 2002).
Phase of education concerned with the teaching and learning of skills and
attitudes in play activities.
It is an aspect of education that may be appropriately described as education
through physical exertion.

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Legal Bases of Teaching Physical Education in the Philippines Setting

1901 Physical exercise was one of the subjects introduced in the public schools and
regular program of athletics was developed.

1920 Physical Education was made a required subject subjects in the curriculum of all
public schools.

1937 Physical Education was made curricular subject in the secondary school
curriculum.

1969 The School of Physical Education and Sports Development Act of 1969. A
program of activities included among others:
1. A program of health education and nutrition,
2. A program of physical fitness for all pupils,
3. A program of competitive athletics,
4. A program of intramurals and inter-unit athletic competition within schools,
districts, and provinces; and
5. An annual athletic competitions within and among regions.

1982 MAPE was introduced and the learning area involves music, arts and physical
education.

Article 1 of the International Charter of Physical Education and Sports, UNESCO,

Paris (1975) and Recommendation 1, Interdisciplinary Regional Meeting of Experts in
Physical Education and Sports, UNESCO, Brisbane (1982). The practice of Physical
Education and Sports is a fundamental right of All… and the right should not be treated
as different in principle from the right of adequate food, shelter and medicines.

Article XIV Section 19 (1) & (2) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
mandates that:

The state 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.
All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout
the country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.

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Functions of Physical Education

Physical Education performs three functions which are:

1. Biologic Function - refers to the enhancement of the individuals' growth and
development through body movement.
2. Integrative Function - refers to the personality integration achieved through
participation in properly selected physical activities.
3. Social Function - refers to the transmitting values and standards that are
consistent with the needs and ideals of the society.

All in all, Physical Education as education “through” movement is best conceived of as

being that component of the educational process which aims to improve and
complement the individual chiefly through professional selected and directed physical
activities.

Fitness – A Major Goal of Physical Education

Different people differ in their notion of fitness. In the field of Physical

Education, the concept of fitness has implications for physical, social, emotional and
mental well-being. In view of these four aspects, it can be said that FITNESS is the
ability to live a healthy, satisfying, and useful life. This type of life is what the
educational philosophers and thinkers term as the "good life". This is the ultimate goal
of education.
To live the "good life" means that an individual satisfies the basic needs as
physical well-being, love, affection, security and self-respect. He lives blissfully with
other people and is interested in them. He has an interest and yearning to serve
humanity and believes in and exemplifies high ethical standards. Because of his secure
relationship with people and future events, he lives a remarkable and stimulating life.
Physical education as a component of the educational system strives to aid or
facilitate the development of an individual so that he can achieve total fitness to allow
him to envoy's the "good life." Therefore, a major goal of physical education is
FITNESS.

Objectives of Physical Education

The following objectives of Physical Education are viewed and stated in terms of
their contributions to the outcomes of education and in the curriculum.

Physical Development
Through cautiously selected physical education activities, an individual who
participates energetically will develop and maintain good health and a high level of
physical fitness. The attainment of physical skills can motivate an individual who
participates further in physical activities; hence, his growth and development will be
improved.

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Social Development
Involvement in Physical Education activities provides opportunities for the
development of enviable social traits needed for adjustment to the social life in general.

Some worthwhile traits are:

1. friendliness
2. cooperation
3. respect for the rights of others
4. good sportsmanship
5. good leadership and followership
6. honesty in group competition

Emotional Development
The informal nature of physical education activities offers opportunities for self-
expression and emotional mastery. Examples of worthwhile emotional traits are:
1. self-confidence
2. self-control
3. self-reliance
4. courage
5. determination

Mental Development
Through participation in physical education activities, the individual develops his
mental capacities as he learns the mechanical principles of underlying movements, as
he obtains knowledge and understanding of the rules and strategies of the games and
sports, and as he discovers ways of improving his movement in gymnastics and dance.
Likewise, it enhances critical thinking how activities are done according to rules,
regulations and strategies.

Objectives of Physical Education

1. Knowledge – it enhances critical thinking how activities are done according to
rules, regulations and strategies.
2. Physical Fitness – improves and maintains the workload of the individual
without staggering and undue fatigue after which have time or energy to meet
some more emergencies in life.
3. Social – to understand oneself, to get along with others for effective living.
4. Motor Skills – it is the learning of the fundamental skills necessary for
participation in sports and games.
5. Aesthetic – relating or responsive to or appreciative of what is pleasurable to
the senses.
6. Nationalism – preservation of cultural heritage through revival of indigenous
games, dances and sports.
7. Conservation of natural environment such as protection of forest and
aquatic resources.

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Evaluation

Answer comprehensively the following questions.

1. What is the importance of fitness to everyday living?
2. What are purposes of Physical Education in our country?
3. Discuss the purposes of PE in relation to one’s everyday activities.

WORKSHEET 1
Introduction- Physical Education
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