FITNESS MOVEMENTS IN THE

PHILIPPINES
TWO GOVERNMENT POLICIES

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 604 –

FERDINAND MARCOS
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 63 – FIDEL RAMOS
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 604

 INTEGRATING NATIONWIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL

FITNESS AND AMATEUR SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
 The government recognizes the need for the development of the youth
 The government realizes the vital role of physical fitness and amateur
programs in the development of a healthy and alert citizenry for national
progress
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 63

 CREATING THE NATIONAL, PROVINCIAL, CITY, MUNICIPAL AND

BARANGAY PHYSICAL AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS (PFSDC)
 Article XIV, Section 19 of the Consititution
 Republic Act No. 6847 created PSC
 To ensure the implementation of the National Policy and Program of
“SPORTS FOR ALL.”
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGS

 International Organizations
 ACE (American Council of Exercise)
 ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
 AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)
 AFPA (American Fitness Professionals and Associates)
 IFPA (International Fitness Professionals Association)
 ISSA (International Sports and Science Association)
 NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
 NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness)
 NFPT (National Federation of Professional Trainer)
 Local Organizations
 PSC (Philippine Sports Commission)
 POC (Philippine Olympic Committee)
 PHASES (Philippine Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences)
 LGO (Local Government Organization)
FITNESS PROGRAMS IN COMMUNITY

 Fitness Programs for Teenagers and Children

 Barangay leagues or tournaments – improve both technical and
interpersonal skills of players
 Sports camps or clinics – helps youth specialize in their sports and enhance
their sportsmanship
 Marathons or fun runs – helps increase maximal oxygen consumption,
improve cardiorespiratory endurance, and develop muscle strength
 Fitness programs for Adults
 Aerobic dance
 Indoor Cycling
 Tai Chi
 Yoga
 Pilates