PURPOSE, BENEFITS AND

PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION

Prepared by:
MARY JILL MORTEL FENIS
 PURPOSE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN
• COGNITIVE DOMAIN
• AFFECTIVE DOMAIN
• NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION
STANDARD
 PURPOSE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Health and physical education provides students

with the knowledge and skills that will enable them
to achieve and maintain a physically active and
healthful life, not only during their time in school but
for a lifetime. Health and physical education are
integral components of a balanced educational
program.
 PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN

The psychomotor domain includes physical

movement, coordination, and use of the motor-
skill areas. Development of these skills requires
practice and is measured in terms of speed,
precision, distance, procedures, or techniques in
execution.
 COGNITIVE DOMAIN
The cognitive domain encompasses of six categories which include knowledge; comprehension;
application; analysis; synthesis; and evaluation. Knowledge includes the ability of the learner to
recall data or information. This is followed with comprehension which assesses the ability of the
learner to understand the meaning of what is known. This is the case where a student is able to
explain an existing theory in his or her own words (Anderson et al, 2011). This is followed by
application which shows the ability of the student to use the abstract knowledge in a new
situation. A typical case is when an Economics student is able to apply the theory of demand and
supply to the changing market trend of clothing during a particular season. The analysis category
aims to differentiate facts and opinions. The synthesis category shows the ability to integrate
different elements or concepts in order to form a sound pattern or structure to help establish a
new meaning. The category of evaluation shows the ability to come up with judgments about the
importance of concepts. A typical scenario is when a manager is able to identify and implement
the most cost effective methods of production in the bid to increase profits whilst sustaining a
high level of competitive advantage.
 AFFECTIVE DOMAIN

It involves feelings, attitudes, and

 

emotions. It includes the ways in which

people deal with external and internal
phenomenon emotionally, such as
values, enthusiasms, and motivations.
 NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARD

Physical Education define what a student should

know and be able to do as result of a highly
effective physical education program. States and
local school districts across the country use the
National Standards to develop or revise existing
standards, frameworks and curricula. 
 NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARD

• Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of

motor skills and movement patterns.
• Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts,
principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
• Standard 3: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to
achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
• Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social
behavior that respects self and others.
• Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity
for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.