PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TOWARDS

HEALTH AND FITNESS

(PATHFIT 1)
Movement Competency Training
Course Description

This course provides training in different

movement patterns and core engagement in
conjunction with principles of healthy eating
and a physical active life. Students will be
able to adapt and transfer the movement
competency in different context.
What is Physical Education?
Is an integral part of education program
design to promote the optimum
development of an individual physically,
emotionally, socially, mentally, and
morally/spiritually in the performance of
the practical activities.
 Legal Bases of Physical
Education

 Article 1 of the International Charter of Physical Education and

Sports, UNESCO, Paris, 1978 and Recommendation 1,
Interdisciplinary Regional Meeting of Experts on Physical
Education, UNESCO, Brisbane Australia, 1962. States that:

“The practice of Physical Education and Sports is a fundamental

right for all.”

“And this right should not be treated as different

in principle from the right to adequate food,
shelter and medical care”
 Article XIV, section 19, 1986 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 educational institutions shall undertake regular

sports activities throughout the country and in
cooperation with athletic club and other sectors.”
 1901 Physical exercise was one of the subjects introduced in
the public schools and regular of athletics was developed.
 1920 Physical Education was made a required subject in the
curriculum of all public schools.
 1937 Physical Education was made curricular subject in the
secondary school curriculum.
 1969 The school of Physical Education and Sports Development
Act of 1969. A program of activities included among others:
1. A program of health education and nutrition,
2. A program of physical fitness for all pupils,
3. A program of competitive athletics,
4. A program of intramurals and inter-unit athletic
competition within schools, districts, and provinces; and
5. An annual athletic competitions within and among regions.
 1982 MAPE was introduced and the learning area involves music,
arts, and physical education.
 Functions of Physical
Education
1. Biologic Function – refers to the enhancement of
the individuals’ growth and development through
body movement.
2. Integrative Function – refers to the personality
integration achieved through participation in
properly selected physical activities.
3. Social Function – refers to the transmitting
values and standards that are consistent with the
needs and ideals of the society.
 Objectives of Physical Education

Physical Development
Through cautiously selected physical education
activities, an individual who participates energetically
will develop and maintain good health and a high level
of physical fitness. The attainment of physical skills
can motivate an individual who participates further in
physical activities; hence, his growth and development
will be improved.
Social Development
Involvement in Physical Education activities provides
opportunities for the development of enviable social
traits needed for adjustment to the social life in
general.
Some worthwhile traits are:
1. Friendliness
2. Cooperation
3. Respect for the rights of others
4. Good sportsmanship
5. Good leadership and followership
6. honesty in group competition
Emotional Development
The informal nature of physical education activities
offers opportunities for self-expression and emotional
mastery. Examples of worthwhile emotional traits are:
1. self-confidence
2. self-control
3. self-reliance
4. courage
5. determination
Mental Development
Through participation in physical education
activities, the individual develops his mental
capacities as he learns the mechanical principles of
underlying movements, as he obtains knowledge and
understanding of the rules and strategies of the games
and sports, and as he discovers ways of improving his
movement in gymnastics and dance. Likewise, it enhances
critical thinking how activities are done according to
rules, regulations and strategies.
 Objectives of Physical Education
1. Knowledge – it enhances critical thinking how activities are
done according to rules, regulations and strategies.
2. Physical Fitness – improves and maintains the workload of the
individual without staggering and undue fatigue after which have
time or energy to meet some more emergencies in life.
3. Social – to understand oneself; to get along with others for
effective living.
4. Motor Skills – it is the learning of the fundamental skills
necessary for participation in sports and games.
5. Aesthetic – relating or responsive to or appreciative of what
is pleasurable to the senses.
6. Nationalism – preservation of cultural heritage through revival
of indigenous games, dances and sports.
7. Conservation of natural environment such as protection of
forest and aquatic resources.