P.E.

1
(Educational Gymnastics)

Physical Education:
Definition,
Origin, Legal Basis and
Objectives

Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.

 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2020

No portion of this module may be copied or reproduced in any

form or by any means without the permission of the authors.

1
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
 Introduction

Welcome Learners to the Physical Education 1 (Educational Gymnastics)

module. This module was designed for you to provide exciting and meaningful
opportunities for you to learn at your own time and pace. You will able to equip
knowledge and understanding in order to promote positive attitude towards an active
lifestyle throughout your daily lives.

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.
A high-quality PE curriculum 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. When they
are performing, they think about what they are doing, they analyze the situation and
make decisions. They also reflect on their own and others’ performances and find
ways to improve upon them. As a result, they develop the confidence to take part in
different physical activities and learn about the value of healthy, active lifestyles.
P.E managing additional stress related to the growth of the COVID-19
pandemic and it’s potential to threaten the health of ourselves our families and
communities. Using physical education through activities and exercise as a strategy
to maintain health during this stressful period. And also it is important for family
members to take a supportive role in the promotion of physical activity and exercise,
allowing individuals to maintain their autonomy and choice in their activities will be
important for ongoing engagement.
Nowadays, modern technology arises and it has a big part in learning process
of the students as learning tool. It is difficult to imagine if there’s no technology –
cellphones, laptops, iPods and internet which are only a few tools used daily by
children and adults all over the world. But commonly accepted belief that technology
is a cause for a decrease in physical activity in students or youth. To combat this
there are an increasingly vast amount of Apps and programs that use technology to
promote physical and mental health. Specifically, there is technology that can
support students and teachers in the Physical Education classroom. It is in needs to
engage students in the learning process encourage higher-order thinking skills and
be meaningful to the student.

2
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
 Motivation

How do you see/find Physical Education in the new normal compared than before?

P.E. classes before

New normal
situation

3
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
 PRE-TEST

Read the questions carefully and answer it based on your prior knowledge. Write
your correct answer before each number.

____1. Physical education is the education of, by and __________ human

movement.

a. in c. through

b. as d. on

____2. The slogan of physical education is “mens sana en corpore sano”, meaning a
sound body in a sound _______.

a. mind c. soul

b. heart d. spirit

____3. The following are the main objectives of physical education that viewed and
stated in terms of their contribution to the outcomes of education and which
justify the existence of physical education in the curriculum except _______.

a. physical development

b. mental development

c. social development

d. neuromuscular development

____4. It is a process through which an individual obtains optimal mental, social and
fitness skills through physical activities.

a. Physical Fitness c. Exercise

b. Physical Education d. Physical Health

____5. The official Olympic Motto are ________.

a. Higher, Stronger, Swifter

b. Stronger, Faster, Higher

c. Fortius, Citius, Altius

d. Citius, Altius, Fortius

4
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
 LESSON 1

Physical Education: Definition and its Legal Basis

Introduction

Physical Education as mandated in 1987 Philippine Constitution wherein all

levels of education must be included in the curriculum which emphasizes the
development of total individual through physical, social, emotional, psychological
and spiritual well-being.

As mandated by the law of the Philippine Constitution Article IV Section 19

that Physical Education should be included in the curriculum in which provides
guidance for teachers teaching physical skills and physical activity instructions in
which emphasizes the development of the different aspects of every individual,
physically, socially, emotionally, mentally and spiritually well-being. Also it can mold
an individual physically literate whom embodies a physically active lifestyle.
Individuals who are physically literate have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to
lead healthy life style, as well as to assist others in acquiring these skills.

Through this topic, it will enhance and equip the students their knowledge,
capacities, values and development of individual skills, understanding rules,
concepts and to instill knowledge in developing the body, molding the character and
will discipline the mind.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:

1. Explain the origin and history of Physical Education

2. Differentiate the aspect of an individual
3. Recall the legal basis of Physical Education

5
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
 Let’s Get
Started

Origin and Objectives of Physical Education,

Article XIV, Sec. 19 and PSC Legal Mandate

What is Physical Education?

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE), is

the interdisciplinary study of all areas of
science relating to the transmission of
physical knowledge and skills to an
individual or a group, the application of this
skills, and their result.
Is an integral part of the educational
program designed to promote the optimum
development of the individual physically,
socially, emotionally, and mentally through
total body movement in the performance of properly selected physical activities.

Physical Education: Its Origin and Brief History

The Greeks where the epitome of the standards of physical training and
culture. Physical Education came from the latin words “physica”, physics and
“educatio”; the training of the bodily organs and powers with a view to the promotion
of health and vigor.
Originally, in ancient times, physical education consisted of gymnastics to
improve strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. The Greeks considered the
human body a temple that housed the mind and the soul, and gymnastics kept the
temple healthy and functional.
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.

6
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
The Legal Basis of Physical Education

Article 1 of the International Charter of Physical Education and Sports, The

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 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 XIV, Section 19

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 sport activities throughout

the country and in cooperation with athletic club and other sectors.

PSC Legal Mandate

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) was created through Republic Act
No. 6847 in 1990 to serve as the sole policy-making and coordinating body of all
amateur sports development programs and institutions in the Philippines. Its primary
function is to provide the leadership, formulate the policies and set the priorities and
directions of all national sports promotion and development, particularly giving
emphasis on grassroots participation.

7
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
 Try To Do This

Activity 1. Word Search

Try to find words that are related to Physical Education. Write your answers on the
space provided below.

E P H Y S I C A Z H Y M A

O D A N C E U K A T I C B

G T U R W E Q A D G Y M N

R I A C Q S B X S I R D F

E Y Z O A C V K D E L E G

E A X Y S T E A M W O R K

K L C Y T P I L I Q U U O

S P O R T S L O E W Y N I

ANSWERS:

1. ______________________________ 6. ______________________________

2. ______________________________ 7. ______________________________

3. ______________________________ 8. ______________________________

4. ______________________________ 9. ______________________________

5. ______________________________ 10. ____________________________

8
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
Activity 2. True or False

Read and understand carefully the statement. Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if otherwise on the space before each number.

_____ 1. Physical Education can be viewed as a program of activities in a school

curriculum that involves sports, games, dance, gymnastics, and
recreational activities.

_____ 2. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) was created through Republic
Act No. 6847 in 1960.

_____ 3. During primitive ages, people were educated physically for survival.

_____ 4. Physical Education came from the french words “physica” and “educatio”.

_____ 5. The aim of PE is to equip students with knowledge, skills, capacities and
values along with the enthusiasm to maintain a healthy lifestyle into
adulthood, regardless of their physical abilities.

_____ 6. The practice of Physical Education and Sports is a fundamental right for all.

_____ 7. Article XIV section 19 states that all educational institutions shall undertake
regular sport activities throughout the country and in cooperation with
athletic club and other sectors.

_____ 8. PSC serves as the sole policy-making and coordinating body of all amateur
sports development programs and institutions in the Philippines

_____ 9. The Greeks and Romans were the first to give physical education less
importance.

_____ 10. P.E. is a planned sequential instruction that promotes lifelong physical
activity.

Enrichment Activity

For additional information about Physical Education and its Legal Basis you
can visit website - https://psc.gov.ph/en/about-psc/legal-mandate.html
for further knowledgeable ideas.

9
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.
References

Tulio, Doris D., et.al.(2008).Physical Education 1 for College. Cacho

Hermanos, Inc. Pines cor. Union Sts. Madaluyong City

Andin,Carmen T.,et.al.(2004). Teaching Physical Education in th Philippines

Schools. Rex Printing Company,Inc.Quezon City

http://www.web.psc.gov.ph/Legal%20%20Mandates_/1987%20Philippine%20
Constitution.pdf

10
Escanillas, Christine Joy E., Tonding, Raymart C., et.al.