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Introduction to 1937- Physical Education was made curricular
PHYSICAL subject in the secondary school curriculum.
EDUCATION
M R . B U E N V I N I D O P. G A L I L A 1969- The School of Physical Education and Sports
Development Act of 1969. A program of activities
included among others:
Physical Education
It is an integral part of the education program 1.A program of health education and nutrition,
purposely to promote the optimum development of 2.A program of physical fitness for all pupils,
the individual physically, socially, emotionally, and 3.A program of competitive athletics,
mentally through total movement in the 4. A program of intramurals and inter - unit athletic
performance of properly selected physical competitions within schools, districts, and provinces; and
activities (Andin, 2012) 5. An annual athletic competitions within and among regions
Phase of education concerned 1982- MAPE was introduced and the learning area
with the teaching and learning of involves music, art, and physical education
skills and attitudes in play activites.
It is an aspect of education that FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF
may be appropriately described PHYSICAL EDUCATION
as education through physical BY CARMEN ANDIN
Exertion. Article 1 of the International Charter of Physical Education
and Sports, UNESCO, Paris (1975) and Recommendation 1,
LEGAL BASES OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE Interdisciplinary Regional Meeting of Experts in Physical
PHILIPPINES Education and Sports, UNESCO, Brisbane (1982).
1901- Physical exercise was one of the subjects The practice of Physical Education and Sports is
introduced in the public schools and regular fundamental right of All... and the right should not be
program of athletics was developed. treated
as different in principle from the right of adequate food,
1920-Physical Education was made a required shelter and medicines.
subject in curriculum of all public schools. Article XIV Section 19 (1) & (2) of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution mandates that: 1. Biologic Function- It refers to the enhancement of the
individuals growth and development through body
The state shall promote physical education and encourage movement
sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports,
including training for international competitions, to foster 2. Integrative Function- It refers to the personality
self integration achieved through participation in properly
discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of selected physical activities.
a
healthy and alert citizenry. 3. Social Function- It refers to the transmitting values and
All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports standards that are consistent with the needs and ideals of
activities throughout the country in cooperation with athletic the society
clubs and other sectors.
NEW DIRECTIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEW Objectives of Physical Education
DIRECTIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Presidential Decree No. 6-A entitled “Educational Knowledge- It enhances critical thinking how activities
Development Decree of 1972” are done
, the goals of which are: according to rules, regulations and strategies.
To achieve and maintain an accelerating rate of
economic Physical fitness- Improves and maintains the workload of
development and social progress; the individual
To assure the maximum participation of all people in the without staggering and undue fatigue after which have
attainment and enjoyment of the benefits of such growth; time or energy to meet some more emergencies in life.
and
To strengthen national consciousness and promote Social- To understand oneself; to get along with others
desirable cultural values in the changing world. for
effective living.
FUNCTIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Motor Skills-It is the learning of the fundamental skills
Physical Education performs three functions which are: necessary for participation in sports and games.
Aesthetic- Relating or responsive to or appreciative of Self-Control
what is pleasurable to the senses. Self-Reliance
Courage
Nationalism- Preservation of cultural heritage through Determination
revival of indigenous games, dances, sports.
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
Conservation of natural environment- Such as protection
of forest and aquatic resources. It enhances critical thinking how
activities are done according to
The following objectives of Physical Education are viewed rules, regulations and strategies.
and
stated in terms of their contributions to the outcomes of
education and in the curriculum.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT -An individual who participates
energetically will develop and maintain good health and
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
adjustments to the social life in general
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
