A. About 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.
To have a sound body, one must have a sound mind. Thus, being in a state of mental
health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of competence in
physical, mental, social wellness, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The definition emphasizes health as a positive of well-being not just absence of disease.
People in a state of emotional, physical and social well-being fulfill life responsibilities,
effectively in daily life, and are satisfied with their interpersonal relationships and themselves.

Physical fitness

This refers to the ability of your body systems to work together efficiently to allow you to
be healthy and perform activities of daily living.

A fit person:

Can perform schoolwork, meet home responsibilities, and still have enough energy to
enjoy sport and other leisure activities.
Can respond effectively to normal life situations such as raking leaves at home, stocking
shelves at a part-time job, and matching in the band at school.
Can also respond to emergency situations- for example, by running to get help or aiding
a friend in distress.

WELLNESS

It is an active process at becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and
fulfilling life.
More than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.

B. Legal Bases of Physical Education

In Accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) NO. 7722. Otherwise
known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994” I pursuance of an outcome- based quality
assurance system as advance under CM046s 2012 and virtue of commission.
The following policies, standard and guidelines are hereby accepted and Promulgated
by the commission for the purpose of nationalizing physical education in the country with the
end in view of keeping pace with the demand by great competitiveness; and pursuant to Article
XIV. Section 19 of the Philippines constitution mandates that the states shall promote physical
education and encourage sports program, league competitions, and amateur sports, including
training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, team work, and excellence for the
development of a healthy and alert citizenry. All education institutions shall undertake regular
sports activities throughout the country in cooperation of athletic clubs and often sectors.
(Punzalan, 2018)

Legal bases, acquisition and importance of Physical Education as part of the curriculum.
The importance of Physical Education as part of the curriculum is in the 1986 Philippines
constitution, Article XIV, sec 19 states that the “the state shall promote physical education and
encourages sports program, league competitions and amateur sports, including training for
international competitions, to further self- discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the
development of a healthy and alert citizenry.

The Curriculum Philosophy of Physical Education Movement Enhancement.

For these reasons that same mandated that:
All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the
country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.

Constitutional Provision
These Constitutional provisions can be achieved in Physical Education. According to
David (2010), Physical Education is the basis to the best development of Child and youth. It
should be a process of experience, progressing from the simple type, for small youngsters to
none advanced movement. 

Learning Outcomes
The curriculum develops them to grow physically. intellectually, socially and emotionally
as individuals and members of a group.

Learning Approaches
It should develop interest and attitude that will enable youth to feel that they have a
place in this world, can make great contributions in building the society. This is a well-planned
program of Physical Education to ensure effectiveness of instruction.

C. Importance of Physical Fitness

To maintain regular exercises, physical fitness helps the individual:

1. Competence in movement and motor skills in any various physical activity
performance.
2. Habitual physical activity participation to achieve and maintain good health.
3. Understanding various movement concepts, principles and tactics as they apply
to the learning physical activity.
4. Valuing physical activities for enjoyment, as part of socialization.
5. Minimize stress process.
6. Delay aging process.
7. Improve posture movement and appearance by strengthening muscles that
support the body.
8. Improve organic function.
9. Prevent heart ailment.
10. Improve assessment through fitness tests that support fitness and health goals. 
11. Achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness.
12. Participate regularly in lifelong physical activity.