The document discusses the goals, objectives, and functions of physical education, including promoting physical, mental, social, and emotional development through selected physical activities. It outlines how physical education aims to enhance health, fitness, motor skills, knowledge, social skills, and nationalism. The legal basis for physical education in the Philippines is also presented, beginning in 1901 when it was introduced as a subject and becoming required in public schools by 1920.

1. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TOWARDS
HEALTH AND FITNESS
(PATHFIT 1)
MOVEMENT COMPETENCY TRAINING

2. Course Description
This course provides training in different
movement patterns and core engagement in
conjunction with principles of healthy
eating and a physical active life. Students
will be able to adapt and transfer the
movement competency in different context.

3. Course Policy
1. Participation to face to face discussion is required and, in all activities,
related to this course.
2. Completion and submission of course requirements must ON TIME and with at
least satisfactory quality.
3. Long examinations will be administered face to face. No special exam will be
given unless with a valid reason.
4. Academic Honesty. You are encouraged to observe academic honesty in all
outputs. Always do citation.
5. Students can always ask for help or (call a friend) if anything bothers you
about the course.
6. Submit the assignments/activity in a hard copy (preferably encoded), if
there is.

4. Course Evaluation
Quizzes/Assignments 30%
Performance Outputs/Tasks 30%
Examination 40%
Total 100%

5. Physical Education:
Definition, Goals,
Objectives and
Functions
LEANDRO D. GONZALES, MED
INSTRUCTOR

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

7. What is Physical Education?

8. “Physical Education is the study,
practice, and appreciation of the
art and science of human movement”
“An integral part of the schooling
program”

9. Physical Education
Is an integral part of the education program
purposely to promote the optimum development of
the individual physically, socially, emotionally, and
mentally through total movement in the performance
of properly selected physical activities (Andin 2002).

10. LEGAL BASIS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL
EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
1901
Physical exercise was one of the subjects introduced in the public
public schools and regular program of athletics was developed

11. LEGAL BASIS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL
EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
1920
Physical Education was made a required subjects in the
curriculum of all public schools

12. LEGAL BASIS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL
EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
1937
Physical Education was made curricular subject in
the secondary school curriculum.

13. LEGAL BASIS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL
EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
1969
The School of Physical Education and Sports Development Act 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 athletics,
4. A program of intramurals and inter-unit athletic competition within schools, districts,
districts, and provinces; and
5. An annual athletic competitions within and among regions.

14. LEGAL BASIS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL
EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
1982
MAPE was introduced and the learning area
involves music, arts, and physical education

15. LEGAL BASIS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL
EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
1901
Physical exercise was one of the
subjects introduced in the public
schools and regular program 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 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 athletics,
4. A program of intramurals and inter-unit athletic
competition within schools, districts, and provinces;
5. An annual athletic competitions within and among
regions.
1982
MAPE was introduced and the
learning area involves music, arts,
and physical education

16. Article XIV Section 19 (1) &(2) of the 1987
Philippines Constitution mandates that:
The sate shall promote physical education and encourage
sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports,
including training for international competitions, to foster 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 in cooperation with athletic
clubs and other sectors.

17. FUNCTIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGICAL
Refers to the enhancement of the individuals’ growth
and development through body movement
INTEGRATIVE
Refers to the personality integration achieved through
participation in properly selected physical activities
SOCIAL
Refers to the transmitting values and standards that are
are consistent with the needs and ideals of the society.

18. Fitness – A Major Goal of Physical Education
FITNESS
Physical
Mental Well-being
Social
Emotional

19. Objectives of Physical Education
Physical Development
Social Development
Emotional Development
Mental Development

20. Objectives of Physical Education
Physical Development
Through cautiously selected physical education
activities, an individual who participates energetically
will develop and maintain good health and a high level of
physical fitness. The attainment of physical skills can
motivate an individual who participates further in
physical activities; hence, his growth and development
will be improved.

21. Social Development
Involvement in Physical Education activities provides
opportunities for the development of enviable social traits
needed for adjustment to the social life in general.
Some worthwhile traits are:
1. Friendliness
2. Cooperation
3. Respect for the rights of others
4. Good sportsmanship
5. Good leadership and followership
6. honesty in group competition

22. Emotional Development
The informal nature of physical education activities
offers opportunities for self-expression and emotional
mastery. Examples of worthwhile emotional traits are:
1. self-confidence
2. self-control
3. self-reliance
4. courage
5. determination

23. Mental Development
Through participation in physical education activities,
the individual develops 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, and as he discovers ways of improving his
movement in gymnastics and dance. Likewise, it enhances
critical thinking how activities are done according to rules,
regulations and strategies.

24. Objectives of Physical Education
Conservation of natural environment
Aesthetic
Knowledge
Physical
fitness
Nationalism
Social Motor skills

25. 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 sports 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.

26. Purposes of Physical Education

27. Purposes of Physical Education

28. Assessment: