Introduction

to
Physical Education
 Introduction
• Physical Education is an integral part of the
total education of every student throughout
their educational and academic journey. The
varied and meaningful learning experiences
in physical education helps the students
improve their mental alertness, academic
performance, readiness, and enthusiasm for
learning.
LEGAL BASES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• Human body is made up by muscles, therefore intended
for muscular movement and as human beings we need to
suit in an environment where there is continuous a bodily
movement. We all know that we need to feed our mind
and our soul, but basically we need to supply our body,
not only food but also with regular physical activities.
• This is a concept of physical educators that is being
instilled to students, it support that belief of educators that
“Educators is not only the development of the mind but
also of the body” or sound mind and sound body.
• This article substantiate the inclusion of physical
education in the school curriculum because physical
education put ups the foundation of practicing motor
skills for games such as volleyball, basketball, tennis
and swimming, among others. Sport is integral part in a
person’s life. Different sports develop different skills and
develop positive thinking, which is important for a
person to endure difficulties. It is a constructive
expenditure of energy and that is why physical
education is important to every individual.
• According to Andin:
• Physical education is an integral part of the
educational program designed to promote the
optimum development of an individual
physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and
spiritual through total body movement in the
performance of properly selected physical
activities.
• Article XIV, Section 19, 1987 Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines “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 educations institutions shall undertake regular
sports activities throughout the country and in
cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
• To develop the movement potentials of each
individual to an optimum level.
• To develop a basic understanding and appreciation
of human movement.
• To develop and maintain the optimal physical
fitness and functionality of the individual.
• To develop skills, knowledge attitudes basic to
voluntary participation in varied movement activities
for a lifetime.
THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Physical Development
– Through the carefully selected physical activities an individual
who participates actively will develop and maintain good
healthy and a high level of physical fitness.
• Social Development
– Physical education provides more than just exercise for
students. Students learn communication skills and how to
work together as a group.
• Emotional Development
– Through physical education activities the students
gradually learn to manage their selves and acts wisely
with courage when exposed in stressful and emotional
situations.
Mental Development
Through physical education activities the learners acquire
knowledge and understanding of rules and strategies of the
games, sports and dance instructions. Varied activities in
physical education help the student’s development their
ability to analyze body movements, skills and game
situations.
• Social Development
– Integrated efforts by health and p[physical
education programs can highlight the importance of
spiritual concepts like critical awareness,
contemplation, purposeful living, nature,
acceptance, transparency, awareness, tolerance,
resiliency, experience, community, and the critical
role of the body, mind, and spirit to holistic health.
 THE PURPOSE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• 1. To involve the learner in a wide range of movement,
knowledge and skill-building experiences.
• 2. To contribute to the learner’s growing value system
and his/her development of responsible attitude and
behavior essential to a healthy lifestyle.
• 3. To promote understanding of and appreciation for
the differences among people in physical activity
settings.
• 4. To develop the habit of regularly participating in
physical activity as part of health-enhancing
personal fitness plan.
• 5. To expand options for wise use of leisure time.
THANK YOU!!!