Physical education is defined as a program aimed at the comprehensive development of individuals through physical activity, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. Key objectives include promoting physical fitness and preventing obesity, which is a growing issue linked to various health complications. Benefits of regular physical activity include improved health outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and better mental health.

1. PHYSICAL
EDUCATION

2. What
is
Physical
Education?

4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
•According to Andin 1988 he defined PE as an
integral part of educational program design to
promote an optimum development of an
individual physically, mentally, socially, and
emotionally through total body movement in the
performance of properly selected physical
activities.

5. OBJECTIVES OF PE:
• PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
• MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
• EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

6. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
• Physical activity can be defined as any movement of the body
that requires energy expenditure. This includes any motion
you do through the day excluding sitting still or lying
down. For example, walking to class, taking the stairs, mowing the
lawn, and even cleaning your house can be considered physical
activity. Exercise is a type of physical activity but not every
physical activity is exercise. Exercise is a planned, structured, and
repetitive activity for the purpose of improving or maintain
physical fitness.

7. • The Philippines faces an obesity and overweight prevalence of 5.1 percent. In
simplest terms, obesity is excessive fat accumulation that impairs health. Obesity
has a wide range of medical complications;
• Pulmonary disease
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Gall bladder disease
• Diabetes
• And many more.
The cause of obesity in two people is rarely the same – genetics, lifestyles, and even
viruses all play a role. Obesity is a growing epidemic in our nation. The change
starts with us. Using this physical activity guide can give you the proper steps
towards an obese free neighborhood, city, and nation.

8. BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
• Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, certain cancers,
and other chronic health conditions
• Help with weight control
• Reduce Aging
• Strengthens bones and muscles
• Improves mental health, mood, and energy level
• Better quality life

9. PHYSICAL FITNESS
• According to Andin (1988), Physical Fitness is the
ability to perform one’s tasks efficiently without
undue fatigue but with extra reserve in case of
emergency.

10. COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
Health Related Physical Fitness
• involves skills that enable one to become and stay
physically healthy.
Skills Related Physical Fitness
• involves skills that will enhance one’s performance in
athletic or sports events.

11. HEALTH RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS
• Body Composition- relates to the relative amounts of muscle, fat, bone and other vital parts of the
body.
• BMI= kg/ m2
• Cardio Respiratory Endurance- ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel
during sustained physical activity and to eliminate fatigue products after supplying fuel.
• Muscular Endurance- ability of muscle groups to exert external force for many repetition or
successive exertions.
• Muscular Strength- relates to the amount of relate external force that a muscle can exert.
• Flexibility- relates to the range of motion available at a joint.

12. SKILLS- RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS
• Agility- ability to rapidly change the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy.
• Balance- relates to the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or moving.
• Coordination- ability to use the senses together with body parts in performing motor tasks
smoothly and accurately.
• Power- is the ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the
muscles. Power is a combination of both speed and muscular strength.
• Reaction Time- relates to the time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning of the reaction.
• Speed- relates to perform a movement within a short period of time.

13. REFERENCE
• Department of Kinesiology
Kansas State University
Natatorium 8
920 Denison Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66506
https://www.k-state.edu/kines/kineseducation/whatispa.html