While movement isboth innate and essential
to an individual's growth and development, it
is the role of physical education to provide
instructional activities that not only promote
skill development and proficiency, but also
enhance an individual's overall health.
5.
Physical education notonly fulfills
a unique role in education, but also
an integral part of the schooling
process
Article 1of the International Charter of Physical Education
and Sports, UNSECO, Paris, 1978 and Recommendation 1,
Interdisciplinary Regional Meeting of Experts on Physical
Education, UNESCO, Brisbane Australia, 1982. States that:
“The practice of Physical Education and Sports is a fundamental
right for all..”
“And this right should not be treated as different in principle from
the right to adequate food, shelter and medical care.”
ARTICLE 1 OFTHE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION AND SPORTS
8.
ARTICLE XIV, SECTION19, 1986 CONSTITUTION OFTHE REPUBLIC
OFTHE PHILIPPINES”
“The State shall promote Physical Education and encourage sports
programs, league competitions, and amateur sports including training
for international competition 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 and in cooperation with athletic club and
other sectors.”
Physical Education (PE)develops students’
competence and confidence to take part in
a range of physical activities that become a
central part of their lives, both in and out of
school.
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A high-quality PEcurriculum enables all students
to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical
activity.They develop a wide range of skills and
the ability to use tactics, strategies and
compositional ideas to perform successfully.
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AIMS OF PHYSICALEDUCATION
• Encourage a healthy and active lifestyle throughout the school body
• Nurture sportsmanship in all aspects of competition
• Widen each student’s sporting experience and enjoyment
• Create a passion for active recreation and sport
• Assist students in reaching their physical potential in a variety of
sporting environments.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The informalnature of physical education
activities offers opportunities for the
development of a high level of self esteem
and ability to cope with routine stresses of
daily living.
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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
It isthe development and
maintenance of a meaningful
interpersonal relationship.
17.
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
Through participationin physical education
activities, the individual develops his mental
capacities as he learns the principles, rules
and strategies of games and sports.
HEALTH
Health has beendefined by the World
Health Organization as a state of complete
physical, mental and social well-being, and
not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity. It includes aging well, longevity,
quality of life, freedom from pain etc.
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FITNESS
Fitness, is definedas a set of
attributes that people have or
achieve that relates to the ability
to perform physical activity.