Objectives: You are expected to learn and understand more about the following.
1.1 Definition of Physical Education and Physical Fitness.
1.2 Concept of Physical Fitness.
1.3 Terminologies.
1.4 Components of Fitness.
1.5 Safety Issues and concerns.
1.1 Definition of Physical Education and Objectives of Physical Education
Physical Education
• Physical Education is an integral part of general education. This deals with the proper body movements in performing physical
activities.
• A program of activities in the school that involves sports, games, dance, gymnastics, and recreational activities.
Brief History of Physical Education in the Philippines
Pre-Colonial Period
• In the Philippines, it dates to the pre-colonial period when physical activity was very important for survival.
• Dancing was a form of religious activity and they danced to please their gods.
Spanish Period
• The Spanish conquest of the Philippines did not have much effect on the physical activities of the people. Except the enforced
labor among the lower classes of people in building churches.
• Dancing, one of the major physical activities enjoyed by the Filipinos that period.
American Period
The development of physical education in the Philippines under the Americans.
• 1901 -physical exercises were introduced as subject.
• 1905-1910 - various sports were introduced.
• 1919 - the syllabus entitled "Physical Education: Manual for Teachers" was published by Frederick o. England.
• 1920 – physical education was made a required subject in the curriculum of all primary public schools.
Transition Period up to Modern Period
• 1937 - physical education was made a curricular subject in the secondary school curriculum
• 1947 - National College of Physical Education was established. It offered 40 units course of certificate in P.E
• RA no. 5708 or as “The Schools Physical Education and Sports Development Act 1969” was approved by Congress in 1969.
The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.
Article XIV
• Section 19. (1) The State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur
sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the
development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
• (2) All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in cooperation with athletic
clubs and other sectors.
Movement Enhancement
