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LESSON I: PHYSICAL EDUCATION; DEFINITION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS

Specific Objectives:
 Explain the meaning of Physical Education;
 Define fitness as the major goal of Physical Education; and
 Differentiate the objectives of Physical Education

Definition of Physical Education

 Physical Education has undergone many vicissitudes and numerous changes of path in the
Philippines.
 There was a time when PE was considered as education of physical, hence, a muscular physique
was considered as physical educated body.
 The activities then were termed as “drill”, “physical training” and “calisthenics”
 This old concept of physical education mean today as strengthening the muscles.
 The newer and modern perception of physical education is that it is education through physical
activities.
 In modern physical education idiom , It is education through “ movement”.
Wunderlich (1967) describes of movement as follows:
1. It provides sensory data.
2. It broadens the perspective horizon.
3. It stimulates function and structure of all bodily organs.
4. It is the means by which an individual learns about himself in relation to his ambient
environment.
 Physical Education focus on the concept of “learn to move, move to learn”.
 An individual must know how to move in order to learn on how to move in order to acquire and
learn the needed knowledge in a certain activity.
 Physical Education is an integral part of the education purposely to promote the optimum
development of the individual physically, socially, emotionally, and mentally through total movement in
the performance of selected physical activities (Andin, 2002)

LEGAL BASES OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDCUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

SETTING

1901- Physical exercise was one of the subjects introduced in the public schools and regular of athletics
was developed.

1920- Physical Education was made a required subjects in the curriculum of all public schools.

1937- Physical Education was made curricular subject in the secondary school curriculum.

1969- The School of Physical Education and Sports Development Act of 1969. A program of activities
included among others;
1. A program of health education and nutrition,
2. a program of physical fitness for all pupils,
3. A program of competitive athletes,
4. A program of intramurals and inter-unit athletic competition within schools, districts, and
provinces; and
5. An annual athletic competitions within and among regions.
1982-MAPE was introduced and the learning area involves music, arts, physical education.
(Foundation of Physical Education by Carmen Andin)

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Article 1 of the International Charter of Physical Education and Sports, UNESCO, Paris (1975) and
Recommendation 1, Interdisciplinary Regional Meeting of Experts in Physical Education and Sports,
UNESCO, Brisbane (1982). The practice of Physical Education and Sports is a fundamental right of All…
and the right should not be treated as different in principle from the right of adequate food, shelter and
medicines.

Article XIV Section 19 (1) & (2) of the 1987 Philippine

Constitution mandates that:

The state shall promote physical education and encourages sports programs. League
competitions and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to further self-
discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.

All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country and in
cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.

Functions of Physical Education

Physical Education performs three functions which are:

1. Biologic Function- refers to the enhancement of the individual growth and development through
body movement.
2. Integrative Function- refers to the personality integration achieved through participation in properly
selected physical activities.
3. Social Function- refers to the transmitting values and standards that are consistent with the needs
and ideals of the society.

All in all, Physical Education as education “through” movement is best conceived of as being
that component of the educational process which aims to improve and complement the individual chiefly
through professionally selected and directed physical activities.

FITNESS- A MAJOR GOAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 Different people differ in their notion of fitness
 In the field of PE, the concept of fitness has implications for physical, social, emotional,
and mental well-being.
 This type of life is what the educational philosophers and thinkers term as the “good life”
 This is the ultimate goal of education
 To live the “good live” means that an individual satisfies the basic needs as physical well-
being, love, affection, security, and self-respect.
 PE as a component of the educational system strives to aid or facilitate the development
of an individual so that he can achieve total fitness to allow him to envoy’s the “good life”.
 Therefore, a major goal of physical education is FITNESS.

FOUR ASPECT OF DEVELOPMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The following aspect of development in PE are viewed and stated in terms of their
contributions to the outcomes of education and in the curriculum.
1. Physical Development
 Through carefully selected PE activities, an individual who participates actively will
develop and maintain good health and a high level of physical fitness.

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2. Social Development

 Involvement in PE activities provides opportunities for the development of enviable

social traits needed for adjustment to the social life in general.
 Some worthwhile traits are:
 Friendliness
 Cooperation
 Respect for the rights of others
 Good sportsmanship
 Good leadership and followership
 Honesty in group competition

3. Emotional development

 The informal nature of PE activities offers opportunities for self-expression and

emotional mastery.
 Examples of worthwhile traits are:
 Self-confidence
 Self-control
 Self- reliance
 Courage
 Determination

4. Mental Development

 Through participation in PE activities, the individual development his mental capacities

as he learns the mechanical principles of underlying movements, as he obtains
knowledge and understanding of the rules and strategies of the games and sports, as
he discovers ways of improving his movement in gymnastics and dance

OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1. Knowledge- it enhances critical thinking how activities are done according to rules,
regulations and strategies.
2. Physical Fitness- improves and maintains the workload of the individual without staggering
and undue fatigue after which have time or energy to meet some more emergencies in life.
3. Social- to understand oneself; to get along with others for effective living
4. Motor Skills- it is the learning of the fundamental skills necessary for participation in sport
and games
5. Aesthetic- relating or responsive to or appreciative of what is pleasurable to the senses
6. Nationalism- preservation of cultural heritage through revival of indigenous games, dances
and sports
7. Conservation of natural environment such as protection of forest and aquatic resources.

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NEW DIRECTIONS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION

“All our educational efforts must be directed towards the development of our national
goals as developing country.” This focus, contained in the Presidential Decree No. 6-A, is
entitled “Educational Development Decree of 1972, “ the goals of which are:
1. To achieve and maintain an accelerating rate of economic development and
progress;
2. To assure the maximum participation of al;l the people in the attainment and
enjoyment of the benefits of such growth; and
3. To strengthen national consciousness and promote desirable cultural value in the
changing world.

PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The Physical Education specialist in our country have identifies the following
purposes of Physical Education;
1. To develop optimum physical fitness and health of the individual so that he is
capable of living the “good life” and contributing his maximum capacity to the
attainment of the goals of the “New Society”;
2. To produce individuals who can contribute to the economic well-being through;
a. The improvement of proper work habits and work attitudes such as punctuality,
cooperation, reliability, precision and accuracy, and open-mindedness; and
b. Proper emphasis on problem-solving skill such that an individual can identify a
problem correctly and master the skills necessary or useful in the business world;
3. To train good leaders with moral integrity of the highest order,and develop other
desirable traits necessary for the effective group participation or group living essential
to the New Society through;
a. An adequate system of values by equipping the individual to be able to make
moral choices or decisions needed in daily living; and
b. Offering group participation in such experiences as intramural, extramural, play
days or sports fests;
4. To develop creativity and innovativeness inspired by an abiding faith in God and love
of country and fellowmen; and
5. To install a love of pride for their preservation, and develop an understanding of the
culture of other for a feeling of international brotherhood and unity.

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ACTIVITY #1: INTRODUCTION: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

I. ESSAY: Explain each statement based on your understanding. Minimum of 5 sentences

is required per question. ( 5 points each).
1. What is the importance of fitness to everyday living?

2. What are the purposes of Physical Education in our country?

3. Discuss the purposes of PE in relation to one’s everyday activities?

4. How will you motivate your family to do physical exercises?

5. How would you encourage your neighborhood to involve themselves in exercise?

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