CONCEPT OF PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

Carlos Amadeo C. Ureta

Instructor
Article XIV, Section 19 of
1987 Philippine Constitution
SECTION 1.
The state shall promote physical
education and encourage sports
programs, league competitions and
amateur sports including the training
for international competitions to
foster self-discipline, team work and
excellence for the development of
healthy and alert citizenry.
SECTION 2.
All educational institutions
shall undertake regular sports
activities throughout the country
in cooperation with athletic clubs
and other sectors.
Physical Education
Came from the latin word
“physica” - physics
“educatio” - training of the
bodily organs and powers with a
view to the promotion of hearts
and vigor.
Physical Education
A process through which an
individual obtains optimal
mental, social and fitness
through physical activities
Physical Education
It refers to the enhancement of
individuals growth and
development through total body
movements.
Physical Education
Integral part of educational program
design to promote the optimum
development of an individual physically,
mentally, socially, emotionally through
total body movement of properly
selected activities.
HISTORY
Primitive Era to 1900’s
Physical Education has existed
since the earliest stages of
humanity in areas as simple as
where knowledge of basic
survival.
Primitive Era
 Form of survival,
hunting and fishing
Ancient Romans
 Component of military
trainings
Ancient Greeks
 Form of entertainment
Middle Ages
 Sports are considered sinful
Renaissance

Sports are revived
1700's
 It was promoted to masses
 1800's
 P.E found its way into formal
schools in Germany, Sweden,
United Kingdom and America.
1900's
 The most significant development
was the large-scale provisions of P.E
programs for girls and people with
disabilities.
OBJECTIVE OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Physical Development

To be able to maintain lifelong
health and high level of physical
fitness, one should actively
participate in physical activities.
 Social Development
 Once can acquire desirable
social traits through
participation in sports related
activities.
 Emotional Development
 Physical Education activities
provide opportunities for self-
expression and emotional mastery.
Mental Development
 Individual develops his mental
capacities as he learns different
activities.
 

Purpose of Physical Education

1. To develop optimum fitness and
health of the individual so that he is
capable of living the “good life” and
contributing to his maximum capacity
to the attainment of goals of our
society.
2. To produce individuals who can
contribute to the economic well- being.
3. To train good leaders.
4. To develop creativity and
innovativeness.
5. To instill a love of and pride to our
rich cultural heritage.