Republic of the Philippines

Leyte Normal University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Tacloban City

PHILOSOPHICAL & SOCIO-ANTHROPOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL

EDUCATION & HEALTH

MID-TERM REQUIREMENT

Name:Erica Mae P. Markines Crs/Yr& Section:BPED-EP16 Sched: MTH 1-2:30pm

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I. Answer the following questions thoroughly. (20pts)
1. Define physical education.
Physical Education it aims to develop student physical competence and
knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to use these to
perform in a wide range of activities associated with the development of
an active and healthy lifestyle. It exhibits a physically active lifestyle it
achieves and maintains a healthy enhancing level in physical. Physical
Education also optimum development of the physically, socially and
mentally integrated and adjusted individual through guided instruction and
participation in selected total body sports rhythmic and other activities
conducted.

2. Define philosophy
The study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence
especially when considered as an academic discipline. Philosophy is the
 science of things by their ultimate principles and causes as known by
natural reason alone.
3. Fill in the missing information in the table.

Branches of Philosophy
Branch Focus Example in Physical Education
1. Metaphysics Is a field of Examples of metaphysics
philosophy that is concepts are being existence,
generally focused on purpose, universals, property,
how reality and the relation, causality, space, time,
universe begun. event and many others.
2. Epistemology Is the investigation of Is concerned with methods of
the nature of obtaining knowledge and the kinds
knowledge it self. Its of knowledge that can begin. It is a
study focuses on our comprehensive study of
means for acquiring knowledge that attempts to define
knowledge and how the sources, authority, principles,
we can differentiate limitations, validity of knowledge.
between truth and
falsehood.
3. Logic The focus of logic is For example, a student a missing
to identify the forms days out of a basketball lesson
of truth preserving should complete a written
arguments or assignment on, perhaps, the
inference. history of basketball. A student
missing out on information from
their health class should complete
an assignment and outlining,
perhaps healthy relationships.
4. Axiology Focuses on what do Helps to determine to what use
you value in your truth is to be put. It asks the
research. This is questions: how to be determine
importance because what has value, and on what
your values affect criteria is this judgment based?
how you conduct your
research and what do
you value in your
research findings.
5. Ethics Knowing the More individualized and
difference between personalized subdivision of
what is good and bad axiology. It helps to define
and knowing the character and serves as a basis
implication and for an individual code of conduct.
impact that good and
bad people and
decision make on the
 world as a whole.
6. Aesthetics Focus on the Determination of criteria for beauty
aesthetic relationship in nature and the arts, including
between part within a dance, drama, sculpture, painting,
work are known as music, and writing.
formal theories, on
the formalities of art
and beauty.
4. Fill in the missing information in the table

Traditional Philosophies
Philosophy Philosophical Belief Example in Physical Education
1. Idealism Believes Deals such general concepts as:
consciousness and the mind is the focus of the
mind to be the origin persons being.
of the material world P.E is centered around ideals
aims to explain the The teacher is a model for
existing world students.
according to these
principles.
2. Realism Realists tend to The physical world is the real
believe that whatever world.
we believe now is When applied to area of P.E:
only a approximation Education is for life
of reality but that the Physical fitness results in great
accuracy and fullness productivity
of understanding can Programs are based scientific
be improved. knowledge
Play and recreation aid in life
adjustment.
3. Pragmatism Believe that we Human experiences causes
should select the changes in the concept of the
ideas, action and reality
consequences with Success is the only criterion of the
the most desirable value of truth
outcome as well as Individuals learns through
learning from experience
previous experiences Education is for social efficiency
to achieve desirable Education is child centered
consequences. Problems solving is necessary in
a world of change

4. Naturalism Believes Nature is a source of value

consciousness and Individual is more important than
mind to be the origin society
 of the material world For educational thinking
and aims to explain Students educate themselves
the existing world Learning is accomplished through
according to this self activity
principle. P.E is concerned with the whole
individual
5. Existentialism The belief is that Human existence in the only true
people are searching reality
to find out who and Individual must determine their
what they are own systems of values
throughout life as For educational thinking:
they make choices Individual discover their “inner
base on their selves “
experiences, beliefs For P.E freedom is choice exists
and outlook. Activity should be varied
Play results in development of
creativity
Students should know themselves
The teacher is a counselor
A humanistic philosophy

II. Illustrate the relationship of the following philosophies in a Venn diagram

(15pts).

Existentialism Humanism
 Its main concern
Focuses on the
is the individual.
student’s individual
Promote the Pertains on
development may
freedom of the student’s be with their
choice of the
talents and skills.
students in their development.
own variety of
interest

Pragmatism Progressivism

Student interests
Letting the students
Both student and questions are
learn through
greatly
activities they prefer centered.
entertained.
the most. Learning Activities are Believe that
can be accomplished
gateway of education should
through problem
learning. be focus on the
solving
whole child.
 III. Illustrate the relationship of sociology and physical education in a concept
map and briefly discuss the illustration (15pts).
Criteria: Clarity-10 Organization of Ideas- 5 brevity-5

Sociology Physical Education

Involves the interaction of Promote the well-being of

individual towards their own individual by applying
social-group. physical education to
improve one’s health.

People

Adapt changes and be dynamic Apply the knowledge gained

as a social entity. through different activities
necessary for physical fitness.

Human Development
 IV. Write an essay pertaining to the role of physical education in society and in
education. Come up with an interesting title (20pts).
Criteria: Content-5Organization of Ideas-5Clarity of Idea-5Grammar-5

Importance of Physical Education

Physical Education is important utmost important especially because it forms a base for higher
growth and proper .And also it aims to develop students physical competence and knowledge
of movements and safety ,and their ability to use these to perform in a wide range of activities
associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle.

Having a Physical Education in school effects young adolescents mentally. It is

important for student to participate in a physical education in class because it builds a
foundation for participation in activities in our life. If the physical education teacher ,teaches
age appropriate development skills the student is able to perform at his best. A lot of these
skills lend themselves to a student being able to perform their talent or skills to the classroom.

Nevertheless, Physical Education is important for us. Since we need to motivates to

take up sports as a profession of our life; and a great source for our societies needs to be more
proper.

V. Enumerate all the issues & challenges in an outline. Write as many as you
can with a minimum of ten (10) examples. (10 pts)
 Equity
 Advocacy
 Burnout of young athletes
 Scarcity of Equipments
 Incompetent teachers
 Requiring physical development right away
 Violence
 Some students are not actively participating in the activities
 Affects the academic of some students
 Large number of enrolled students
VI. Why do you want to become a physical education teacher and what are your
qualities to become an effective PE teacher? (20pts)
State all the reason of your decision.

I decided to become a P.E Teacher because I want to encourage

student and shared my knowledge about physical fit. As it is a accompanied
with my affection with being involved with different recreational activities it
really fired-up my willingness to pursue this field. And also I do believe that I
want to pursue or to come up myself to be a professional someday, because I
am a person who loves to engage myself in sports , even if it's hard but I will
still fighting in this kind of situation because I love my sport. And also it is
important because it can help to us to be physically fit, so that being a
physical education teacher can help to student to make a important decisions
in life.
My qualities to become an effective P.E Teacher ,my goal of being a
educator is to provide every student with a highly qualified teacher who is
confident ,passionate ,creative of their student.