Physical Fitness

Physical Education
◈Is an integral part of the education
program.
◈It is designed to promote the optimum
development of the individual.
 Objectives of Physical Education
◈Physical development
◈Mental development
◈Social development
◈Emotional development
◈Physical development :
is the growth and Development of both the brain and body in infancy and early childhood.

physical development is the growth and development of both brain and body and involves developing control of muscle and physical coordination

◈Mental development :
is the progressive changes in mental processes due to maturation , learning, and experience

◈Social development :
is about improving the well-being of every individual in the society so they can reach their full potential.

The success of society is linked to the well-being of each and every citizen.

◈Emotional development :
It refers to the ability to recognize, express, and manage feelings at different stages of life and to have empathy for the feelings of
other
A. The state shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions and amateur sports, including training for
international was stated in article XIV , section 19 of 1987 Philippine Constitution.

B. Article 1 of international charter of PE & sports states that the practice of physical education and sports is a fundamental right for all.

C. Aristotle: defined Education as Education is the reaction of sound mind in a sound body…… it develops man’s faculty especially his mind so that
he may be able to enjoy the contemplation of truth, goodness, and beauty of which perfect happiness essentially consist.

D. Herodutos: Recognized the use of physical education as an acid to medicine as early as the fifth century

Aristotle: was a Greek Philosopher and polymath during the classical period of ancient Greece

Herodutos: was an ancient Greek historian

 Health Benefits of Physical Education
◈ Reduced risk of heart disease
◈ Improved physical fitness
◈ Stronger bones
◈ Weight regulation
◈ Health promotion
◈ Improved judgment
 Health Benefits of Physical Education

◈Self-discipline
◈Skill development
◈Experience setting goals
◈Improved self-confidence and self-esteem
◈Stress reduction
 Components of Physical Fitness
◈Endurance
◈Strength
◈Power
◈Flexibility
◈Agility
◈Balance
◈Speed
Physical fitness battery test
◈Curl-up
◈Flexed arm hang
◈Sit and reach
◈3-minute step test
◈Standing long jump
 Warm-up exercise
◈ Jog in place
◈ Head bending
◈ Head rotation
◈ Arm circling
◈ Trunk rotation
◈ Knee rotation
◈ Ankle rotation
◈ Leg swings
◈ Jumping jacks