Modules in PHILOSOPICAL SOCIO-ANTHROPOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL

EDUCATION AND SPORTS

Module 2: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE MODERN EUROPE AND PHILIPPINES

Intended Learning Outcome: At the end this module, the student must have:

1. Identified the following personalities who made great contributions in the field of Physical Education
through picture analysis.
2. Analyzed given situation whether what philosophy is being described in each of the given statement.
3. Classified and identified the following contributor’s according to their places through graphic organizer.
4. Listed down through tracing-up the brief history of Physical education in the Philippines. Identified the
period that make the flowering stage of PE and sports in the country.

A. Introduction

A historical and philosophical study of sport, physical education and exercise including an overview of
physical activity from Ancient Greece and Rome to the Modern Olympiad with an emphasis on 19th and 20th
century sport history, sport philosophy, physical education and exercise systems. Physical Education (PE) plays
an important role in the physical growth and development of students. Through PE, students acquire the
knowledge, skills, right attitudes and values towards the pursuit of a lifelong physically active and healthy
lifestyle. It also provides an avenue for students to express themselves through movement and physical activity.

Physical activity is the cornerstone of the PE programme. The PE programme in schools should be
enjoyable and provide opportunities for students to develop a positive association with physical activity.
Through PE, students are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of physical activities such as sports
and games and acquire the concepts and skills that will enable them to participate in these sports and games
both for leisure and competition.

The philosophy underlying physical education (PE) utilizes principles that encourage exploration and
mastery of physical, mental, and social skills. The goals of physical fitness include the development of motor
and social skills, the appreciation for rules and the appreciation of those of a different background. Physical
Education (PE) plays an important role in the physical growth and development of students. Through PE,
students acquire the knowledge, skills, right attitudes and values towards the pursuit of a lifelong physically
active and healthy lifestyle.
Learning Activity No. 1

Directions: Identify the following personalities who made great contributions in the field of Physical Education. Choose
your answer form the box. Write your answer on the space provided.

PER HENRIK LING GUSTAF NYBLAEUS JOHANN BERNHARD BASEDOW

JOHANN FRIEDRICH GUTS MUTHS FRIEDRICH LUDWIG JAHN

He was a German educational reformer, teacher and writer He was a teacher and educator in Germany, and
who advocated the use of realistic teaching methods and is especially known for his role in the develop -
The introduction of nature study, physical education, and ment of physial education. He is thought as the
Manual training into the schools. “Grandfather of Gymnastics”.

1.____________________________________ 2.___________________________________________

He was a German Gymnastics educator and nationalist He pioneered the teaching of Physical Education in
whose writing is credited with the founding of the German Sweden. He was credited as the father of Swedish
Turnverein (Gymnastic Club) movement. Massage.
3.___________________________________________ 4.____________________________________________

He was a swedish Army officer, equestrian competitor, coach, judge and official.

5.____________________________________________
Learning Activity No. 2

Directions: Analyze given situation whether what philosophy is being described in each of the given statement. Choose
your answer from the box. Write your answers on the space provided.

IDEALISM REALISM PRAGMATISM EXISTENTIALISM

1. Physical Education teacher Mr. Ruiz emphasized that in track and field, runner's agility and
cardiovascular endurance is developed. ___________________________________

2. Badminton coach Josiah strictly implied that before the game starts, an athlete must first do warm-ups to
assess the human body's response to physical activities. ____________________________________

3. "You can't win unless you learn how to lose." - Basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar quoted that
sport is an experience which taught him that losing is a part of the process of winning.
___________________________

4. Coach Malvic talked about his 20 years of experience in football and how every game taught him to
level up in stirring plans for more heated games to come. _______________________________

5. Coach Martin elaborated the contribution of learning gymnastics to inner self and stated that it teaches a
person to appreciate the lengths he is willing take in approaching his goals. ______________________

6. Ms. Anna said to her students that physical activities and exercises such as push-ups and curl-ups teach
discipline and mirrors life reality that beginnings might be exhausting, but the results are satisfying.
__________________________________________

7. Marian was hesitant to join the swimming club because their school was known for having the best
veteran swimmers and she's afraid not to meet the standards. During the process however, fortunately,
she discovered that her ability can be levelled to those who have long been in the club.
___________________________

8. Through playing tennis, and experiencing hardships, Baron discovered that he can truly be successful in
the sport of his choice despite having to deal with self-troubles every time he fall down and beaten up to
lose. ___________________________

9. Mr. Arao, a PE teacher and a dance coach, discussed that in dancing; the movements of hands and
details of steps present not only its benefit to the physical body, but also its relativity to art, culture, and
social identity. _________________________

10. Physical education pushed the entire Grade 10 class to aim for holistic productivity, which covers the
personal and social aspects of their life, individually and as an array of students willing to take on life
challenges through sports. ___________________________________

C. Analysis

A. PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE MODERN EUROPE

Direction: Classify the following great men contributors according to their places.

JOHANN BERNHARD BASEDOW PER HENRIK LING GUSTAF

NYBLAEUS

JOHANN FRIEDRICH GUTS MUTHS LARS GABRIEL BRANTING HJALMAR FRERIK LING

FRIEDRICH LUDWIG JAHN FRANZ NACHTEGALL NIELS BUKH

 Great Contributor of PE in Modern Europe

GREAT
GERMANY SWEDEN DENMARK U.S.A.
BRITAIN

1.
1.
1.
2. 1. 2.
2.
1. 3.
3. 2. 4.
3.
5.
4.
4.

B. IDENTIFICATION

Directions: Identify the following contributors in physical education from the modern Europe. Write your answers on the
space provided. Choose your answer form the box in Analysis A.

1. He established the PHILANTROPINUM which is considered to be the first school in Europe that offers
PE in the curriculum. ____________________
2. Founder of Modern Physical Education. ____________________
3. He established the “TURNVEREIN”, an association of gymnastics. ____________________
 4. He founded the school of gymnastics in Germany. Physical Education should receive same consideration
as other subjects. ____________________
5. He makes PE as a science and developed the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics where educators
received trainings. ____________________
6. The administrator of Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics and women were admitted for the first time.
____________________
7. He believed that one’s weakness will be treated with “Gymnastics Treatment”. ____________________
8. He developed gymnastics without apparatus. ____________________
9. Help introduce PE in the public schools in Germany. ____________________
10. Developed the concept of “Primitive Gymnastics” to build a perfect physique. ___________________
11. He wanted to make PE as a science and in 1860 design a system of PE for the British Army.
____________________
12. He establishes the modern Olympics. ____________________
13. Founded the “Natural Gymnastics”. ____________________
14. He was known for his work in teacher preparation, remedial equipment, exercise devices and college
administration and organization. ____________________
15. He emphasized on children’s play activities. ____________________
16. He influenced the development of physical education as a responsibility of homeroom teachers in
elementary schools. ____________________
17. Symbolizes the playground movement in New York. ____________________

C. Directions: Complete the table below by writing the different personalities who made significant contributions in
physical education in the modern Europe. Emphasized their contributions to PE on the second column.

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO PHYSICAL

GREAT CONTRIBUTORS IN MODERN EUROPE
EDUCATION

D. PHYSICAL EUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Directions: List down by tracing-up the brief history of Physical education in the Philippines.
Identify the period that make the flowering stage of PE and sports in the country.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

PERIOD LIST DOWN THE PURPOSE OF PHYSICAL CONTRIBUTION TO
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES: PHYSICAL
EDUCATION

PRIMITIVE SOCIETY

SPANISH REGIME

AMERICAN REGIME

LATER
DEVELOPMENTS

E. PHILOSPHICAL FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The word philosophy comes from the two Greek words “Philo and Sophia” meaning “love” and “wisdom”- a
dedicated inquiry into ideas, traditions innovations ways of thinking. Through careful study, educators can gain insight
from the philosophy to help better understand educational problems.

BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY

DEFINITION: DEFINITION: DEFINITION

Directions: Complete the table below by providing the necessary information for each column. See example on the first
row.

SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY PERSONS AIMS OF CURRICULUM ROLE OF

THOUGHTS EDUCATION TEACHER
The theory that Plato Search for The curriculum The teacher
IDEALISM holds idea as the (427-347 B. Absolute Truth should be based technically does not
only reality. C.) on each child’s teach but his skill is
People did not stage of tested on how to
create knowledge development. bring out the ideas
but rather, they that are already in the
discover it. Curriculum minds of the learners.
should focus on
two things: Sports
and Gymnastics

IDEALISM

REALISM

PRAGMATISM

EXISTENTIALIS
M

D. Abstraction

Directions: Complete the matrix below by giving your insights or learnings about the lesson you have obtained from this
module.

Physical Education From Physical Education from Physical Education in Philosophical

Primitive to Ancient East Modern Europe Philippine Setting Foundations of Physical
Countries Education
E. APPLICATION

Create a Semi-detailed Lesson Plan. Choose topic from the following:

1. Physical Education in Primitive Society

2. Physical Education in Ancient Oriental Countries
3. Physical Education in Modern Europe
4. Physical Education in the Philippines
5. Philosophical Foundations of Physical Education

F. EVALUATION

Directions: Create and provide situations for each of the following philosophical foundations:

PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS: SITUATIONS

1. IDEALSIM

2. REALISM

3. PRAGMATISM
4. EXISTENTIALISM