LESSON 3

Physical Education in
Schools

Prepared by: Alexis Eve Parinas

 Learning Outcomes
• Describe the Physical Education in the Context of
Schooling

• Identify the Importance of Physical Education to Child

Development

• Classify the Characteristics of a Quality Physical

Education Program
 Physical Education in the
context of Schooling
• It is a class that is designed to help students improve their
physical health and well-being.

• Students can expect to participate in various activities such as

team sports, individual sports, dance, and fitness activities.

• It helps students to stay healthy, learn teamwork skills, and

have fun.
 Importance of Physical Education to Child
Development
Physical growth
Exercise helps your child build stronger muscles and bones acting as a stimulus for
the body to adapt to.

Better fitness
Physical strength is built through exercise and being strong has tons of
benefit.

Refinement of motor skills

Physical activity is responsible for helping them master the basic movements
they need for everyday life.
 Importance of Physical Education to Child
Development
Better posture
it protects a child’s spine from deformation due to excessive slouching

Better mental health

Physical activity helps with stress and anxiety relief, and the rush of feel-
good hormones it releases promotes better moods.

Weight management
Nothing burns calories as successfully as physical activity, making exercise
an essential activity when it comes to weight management.
 Importance of Physical Education to Child
Development

Cognitive development
improved concentration and better memory, which are traits that will
definitely serve a school-going child’s academic needs well

Improved self-esteem
Being good at a certain sport is definitely a confidence raiser
for children.

Social skills development

Exercise not only provides children with an opportunity to make new
friends, it also helps them develop and nurture their social skills.
Characteristics of Quality Physical
Education Program
Opportunity to learn
• All students are required to take physical education
• PE class size consistent with that of other subject areas
• Adequate equipment and facilities

Meaningful Content
• Opportunities to improve emerging social and cooperative
skills and gain a multicultural perspective
• Promotion of regular amounts of appropriate physical
activity now and throughout life
Characteristics of Quality Physical
Education Program
Appropriate Instruction
• Full inclusion of all students
• Physical Activity not assigned or withheld as punishment
• Out-of-school assignments that support learning and practice

Student and Program Assessment

• Student Assessments aligned with state/national physical education
standards and the written physical education curriculum
• Formative and summative assessment of student progress
 REFERENCES
https://www.teacherph.com/importance-physical-education-schools/

https://www.activehealth.sg/read/physical-activity/why-is-physical-activity-important-for-
child-development

https://prezi.com/h8uguaa2hodz/characteristics-of-a-quality-physical-education-program/