PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Introduction

Physical Education came from the Latin word “physica”, meaning physics and “education”, meaning
the training of the bodily organs and power with a view to the promotion of hearts and vigor.
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 complete 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 Education is an integral part of general education which aim to develop the physical, social,
emotional, spiritual, and the mental traits of man through the physical activities.
The philosophy of Physical Education emphasized using activities to reach valuable educational
goals the mental, social, spiritual, and moral goals.

The main idea of Physical Education is to help the students acquired skills and develop an affection
for the activities themselves.

It aims to help students develop physical competence skills and good habits. It assists in developing
smart, competent intelligent individuals it refers to the individual growth and development of the
total body movement, safety when it comes to physical activities.
Instruction in various kinds of physical activity promotes the physical development and well- being
of the individual.

Physical education generally taught from pre-school, elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
Sports and Recreation and Leisure is the proper classification for physical education both from
logical perspective. It provides opportunities for socialization as well as for the development of the
capacities of the individual.

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” in pursuance of an outcome based quality assurance system as
advance under CM 046s 2012 and virtue of commission
The following policies, standard and guidelines are hereby accepted and promulgated by the
commission for the purposes 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
Philippine Constitution which mandates that the state shall promote physical education and encourage
sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports including training for international
competition, 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 sector.

A. Legal bases, acquisition and importance of physical education as part of the curriculum.
The importance of physical education as a part of the curriculum is in the 1986 Phillippine
Constitution, ArticleXIV, Sec 19 which states that “the state shall promote physical education and
encourage sports program, league competition and amateur sports incuding training for international
competition, for further self-discipline, teamwork, andexcellece for the development of a healthy and
alert citizenry.

B. 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 club and other sectors.

C. Constitutional Provisions
These Constitutional provisions can be achieved in Physical Education According to David (2010),
physical education is 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 non-advance movement.

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

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