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.
Course Policy Participation to face to face discussion is required and, in all activities, related to this course. Completion and submission of course requirements must ON TIME and with at least satisfactory quality. Long examinations will be administered face to face. No special exam will be given unless with a valid reason. Academic Honesty. You are encouraged to observe academic honesty in all outputs. Always do citation. Students can always ask for help or (call a friend) if anything bothers you about the course. Submit the assignments/activity in a hard copy (preferably encoded), if there is.
Physical Education: Definition, Goals, Objectives and Functions Leandro d. Gonzales, med Instructor
Specific Objectives: Explain the meaning of Physical Education Define fitness as the major goal of Physical Education; and Differentiate the objectives of Physical Education
What is Physical Education?
“Physical Education is the study, practice, and appreciation of the art and science of human movement” “An integral part of the schooling program”
Physical Education Is an integral part of the education program purposely to promote the optimum development of the individual physically, socially, emotionally, and mentally through total movement in the performance of properly selected physical activities (Andin 2002).
LEGAL BASIS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
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This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND LEGAL BASIS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
Article XIV Section 19 (1) &(2) of the 1987 Philippines Constitution mandates that: The sate 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. All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.
FUNCTIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Fitness – A Major Goal of Physical Education
Objectives of Physical Education
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: Friendliness Cooperation Respect for the rights of others Good sportsmanship Good leadership and followership 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: self-confidence self-control self-reliance courage 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
Objectives of Physical Education Knowledge – it enhances critical thinking how activities are done according to rules, regulations and strategies. 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. Social – to understand oneself; to get along with others for effective living. Motor Skills – it is the learning of the fundamental skills necessary for participation in sports and games. Aesthetic – relating or responsive to or appreciative of what is pleasurable to the senses. Nationalism – preservation of cultural heritage through revival of indigenous games, dances and sports. Conservation of natural environment such as protection of forest and aquatic resources.