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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• Biological Function
- refers to the development and enhancement of one’s growth through body movement.
• Integrative Function
- refers to the personality integration achieved through participation in selected physical
activities.
• Social Function
-refers to the transmitting values and standards that are consistent with the needs and ideals of
the society.
OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• Physical Development
An individual who participates energetically will develop and maintain good health and high level of
physical fitness.
• Social Development
Provides opportunities for the development of enviable social traits needed for adjustment to the social
life in general.
• Emotional Development
Offers opportunities for self-expression and emotional mastery.
• Mental Development
Develops his mental capacities as an individual obtains knowledge and
understanding of the concepts and theories
• Spiritual Development
Develop their knowledge and understanding of the body's performance
and ability when exercising
PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• To develop optimum physical fitness and health of the individual so that he is capable
of living the “good life”
• To produce individuals who can contribute to the economic well-being
• To train good leaders with moral integrity of the highest order, and develop other
desirable traits necessary for effective group participation
• To develop creativity and innovativeness inspired by an abiding faith in God and love
of country and fellowmen
• To install a love of and pride for their preservation, and develop an understanding of
the culture of other for a feeling of international brotherhood and unity.