Kimberly Lloren Abulag

BSBM- Irreg




Brief History of Physical Education

The brief history of physical education would start in just about 1820 when schools focused on gymnastics, hygiene
training and care and development of the human body. By the year 1950, over 400 institutes had introduced majors in
physical education. The Young Men's Christian Association launched its very first chapter in 1851 and focused on
physical activities. Colleges were encouraged to focus on intramural sports particularly track, field and football.
But physical education became a formal requirement following the civil war when many states opted to pass laws that
required schools to incorporate a substantial physical education component into their curriculums. But it was not till
1970 that an amendment was made to the Federal Education Act that allowed women from high school and college
to compete in athletic competitions. Sex-based discrimination was completely outlawed from government funded
programs at this point.
College athletics received a major stimulus when a National Collegiate Athletic Association was created in the early
twentieth centuries. There was a rise in popularity of sports within colleges and universities and funding greatly
increased. Colleges took great pride in their athletic programs and sports scholarships became a norm. There was
also a surge in people who enrolled in sports education programs to meet the growing demand for professionals in
the field.
But this is not meant to imply that the history of physical education has been all rosy. Late in the twentieth century
there was certainly a decline in the commitment to physical education. The growing offering of extra subjects and
electives in schools means that the shift was focusing away from physical education and towards academics. The
country also faced a recession around 1970 and 1980 and the dearth of government funding means that physical
education programs were often the first to be cut from schools and universities.
But recent awareness of the need for balanced curriculums particularly given the national concern over the state of
obesity and children's attention towards non-physical activities like video games has brought physical education back
in the spotlight. The government has re-signaled its commitment to physical education by making it mandatory in
public schools in early classes. But it remains an elective at the high school level. One of the most interesting
developments in the history of physical education has been how the definition of physical education has evolved.
While it only encompassed traditional sports in the beginning, it now includes several less physical activities such as
yoga and meditation which are considered critical to helping students develop a sense of control in such a stressful
age.











What is Physical Education?

Physical Education (PE) develops the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed
for establishing and enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle, as well as building student
confidence and competence in facing challenges as individuals and in groups or teams,
through a wide range of learning activities.

PE is offered as an elective examination subject at senior secondary education level.
It emphasises the connection between theory and practical skills and is designed to develop
the interest and potential of students in the areas of PE and sports. It will help students gain
a deeper understanding of theories and applications in the fields of human movement and
health, and it will promote the well-being of individuals and society.

Physical education is the training in physical fitness and in skills that engages psychomotor learning promoting such
fitness. It is the education through physical activity for the total development of the body and mind of a person. It was
once excluded in most societies, giving more importance to literacy. But once literacy was spread, it was included in
school programs because of the awareness that fitness helped the mind. In the West, people developed a teaching
system for physical education. And as more public schools used these teaching systems, physical education joined
baccalaureate curricula, becoming a major in Columbia University in 1901 and elsewhere later.


Concepts of physical education?

The concepts of physical education include improvement of physical fitness, self-discipline, strengthened peer
relationship, and improvement of self-esteem and confidence of a person. Physical education teaches people the
value of physical activity in their lives so that they can avoid sedentary lifestyles. People who are active in team
sports develop good interaction skills to achieve a common goal, thus strengthening peer relationships and building
up confidence.


what are the legal basis of physical education?

The legal basis of physical education in the Philippines can be found in the Philippine Constitution of 1987, Article 14,
Section 19. It states that:

1)The State 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.

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