Is the integral part of school curriculum, that aims to develop the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of an individual; through well selected physical activities that will help students attain and maintain their well-balanced life.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
is a integral part of education which gives instructions in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenic exercises to a course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics and the performance and management of athletics games.
Physical education
Physical education is a integral part of education which gives instructions in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenic exercises to a course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics and the performance and management of athletics games.
According to Webster’s Dictionary
Physical education and training, is an organized instruction in motor activities that contribute to the physical growth, health and body image of the individual.
Columbia Encyclopaedia
an education through physical activities for the development of total personality of the child to its fullness and perfection in body, mind and spirit.
Physical education
defines Physical education as an education through physical activities for the development of total personality of the child to its fullness and perfection in body, mind and spirit.
Central Advisory Board of Physical Education and Recreation
refers to the advancements and refinements of motor skills, or, in other words, children’s abilities to use and control their bodies.
Physical development
is one of the many domains of infant and toddler development. It relates to the growth and skill of development in the body, including the brain, muscles, and senses
Physical development
emergence of the experience, expression, understanding, and regulation of emotions from birth and the growth and change in these capacities throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Emotional development
is about improving the well-being of every individual in society so they can reach their full potential. The success of society is linked to the well-being of each and every citizen.
Social development
is also known as cognitive development.
Mental development
It is basically the construction of mind activity such as thought processes, memory, problem solving and decision making as well as over all intelligence.
Mental development
What is legal basis of physical education in the Philippines?
Article XIV Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution
The Legal Bases of the Physical Education
- Habitual physical activity participation to achieve and maintain health-enhancing-levels of fitness.
- Competence in movement and motor skills requisites to various physical activity performances.
What are the legal bases of why we need to teach physical education in our school?
Physical exercise helps children relieve stress and anxiety. Sports teaches children to have improved self discipline. They can implement this self control in all aspects of their life, from better controlling their emotions to being more self motivated with their studies. PE helps children to develop their confidence.
6 Objectives of Physical Education
- DEVELOP MOTOR ABILITIES LIKE STRENGTH, SPEED, ENDURANCE, COORDINATION, FLEXIBILITY, AGILITY AND BALANCE, AS THEY ARE IMPORTANT ASPECTS FOR GOOD PERFORMANCE IN DIFFERENT GAMES AND SPORTS.
- DEVELOP TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS INVOLVED IN ORGANISED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, GAMES AND SPORTS.
- ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HUMAN BODY AS ITS FUNCTIONING IS INFLUENCED BY PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.
- DEVELOP SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS LIKE CONTROL OF EMOTIONS, BALANCED BEHAVIOUR, DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND FOLLOWERSHIP QUALITIES AND TEAM SPIRIT THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN GAMES AND SPORTS.
- UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AS PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES HAS POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH IT.
- DEVELOP POSITIVE HEALTH RELATED FITNESS HABITS WHICH CAN BE PRACTICED LIFELONG SO AS TO PREVENT DEGENERATIVE DISEASES.
The value of physical fitness can never be overstated. It’s only in physical educational classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves thru proper grooming,
healthy eating and regular exercise.
Good Health
Many doctors today agree that obesity is a serious health risk. Without any form of diet management and control with the numerous processed food students intake everyday compounded by a
sedentary lifestyle.
preventive measure against disease
develops the student’s
motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
PE
Physical education develops the student’s
motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It also develops the upper body muscles through activities like doing push up as well the lower body muscles through stationary jumping jacks, 3min running and jumping exercises. Programs usually have core training exercises also
like doing abdominal crunches.
It’s a Program for muscle strength and fitness
Physical health allows students to function even better in classrooms. A good cardiovascular system developed from regular exercise promotes excellent blood and
oxygen circulation. This means more nutrients circulate
through out the body which includes the brain. This circulation produces longer attention span during classes allowing longer concentration and
absorption.
promotes academic learning.
Students who are active in physical activities like basketball, volleyball, martials arts and running just to name a few are more confident with themselves according to most social school studies. It’s probably because of the self discipline and dedication to excel in a sport that brings out the best in students.
It builds self esteem.
Most physical education programs are holistic. The program allows student to interact together to a common goal and that is to win and excel physically. It brings out the competitive sides of students working both body and mind but also
promotes sportsmanship.
It develops cooperation, teamwork
and sportsmanship skill.
The purpose of physical education is to instill in students, at an early age, the value of self preservation and choosing a lifestyle
that is good for both the mind and body.
It promotes a physically active lifestyle.
