TEACHING PHYSICAL

EDUCATION AND HEALTH

TO ELEMENTARY GRADES
 COURSE DESCRIPTION
• This course shall equip the pre-service teachers
with technological, pedagogical and content
knowledge to have an adequate skill necessary to
teach Physical Education and Health effectively
to diverse learners. In this course, physical
education, movement and health form part of the
curriculum content of Physical and Health
Education, the appropriate teaching strategies and
assessment methods will be given emphasis.
• Carrying out P. E. and Health Education activities
and experiences, skill and artistry in teaching,
finding and utilizing appropriate art resources,
planning and teaching a lesson to an entire class
shall form part of the authentic and experiential
activities of the course.
 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Outcomes At the end of the course, the pre-service

teachers will be able to:
A. Demonstrate content knowledge of physical and health
education and concepts that are necessary in teaching K-12
Curriculum in the different grade level.
B. Apply teaching strategies in teaching physical education and
health education that develop physical fitness and wellness
responsive to the needs of diverse learners.
C. Demonstrate knowledge of policies, guidelines and
procedures that provide safe and secure learning
environments in facilitating physical and wellness
activities.
D. Select teaching methods, learning activities and
instructional materials or resources appropriate to the
learners and aligned to the objectives of the lesson.
E. Design, select, organize and use appropriate and
varied assessment strategies consistent with the
curriculum requirements and use the assessment data
as feedback in teaching and learning practices
 OBJECTIVES OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AND HEALTH
• Physical Education develops students
physically. Through an understanding of
games concepts relating to their
teammates and through self-expression,
they grow intellectually and mature
emotionally.
 Aims of Physical Education:
•
Equip students with the skills necessary to perform a
variety of physical activities with understanding 
• Impart knowledge on how to develop and maintain
physical fitness.
• Develop positive self-esteem through body
awareness and control
• Encourage regular participation in physical activity 
• Impart an understanding of the implications and
benefits of an involvement in physical activities. 
• Enable students to observe safety skills and
habits. 
• Develop the students’ appreciation of concepts of
fairplay and good sportsmanship.
• Develop students’ understanding and application
of critical thinking skills to PE.
 FITNESS
• the condition of being physically fit and
healthy.
 WELLNESS
• Wellness is the act of practicing healthy
habits on a daily basis to attain better physical
and mental health outcomes, so that instead
of just surviving, you're thriving. ... Each one
has an impact on your physical and mental
health.
 PHYSICAL FITNESS
• Physical fitness is a state of health and well-
being and, more specifically, the ability to perform
aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
Physical fitness is generally achieved through
proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical
exercise, and sufficient rest.