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LECTURE/S

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Philippines


BRENT HOSPITAL AND COLLEGES INCORPORATED
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
General Education Department
RT Lim Boulevard, San Jose Cawa-Cawa
Zamboanga City Philippines

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1
PHYSICAL FITNESS

MODULE 1
GENERAL CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TOPIC/s
Definition and Functions
History of Physical Education
Objectives of Physical Education
Purposes of Physical Education
Physical Education programs
Legal Base of Physical Education

PRESENTOR:
MR. JOE KENNETH SALCEDO HASSAN
P.E. INSTRUCTOR

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Definition and functions of Physical Education

 Physical education has been defined differently by various authors.


-LUMPKIN (2002) Defined Physical Education as a process through which
an individual obtains optimal mental, social and fitness skills through
physical activities.

-RAVELO (1972) Posited the concept of physical education as “education


through or by means of physical activities”

3 Functions of Physical Education

 BIOLOGIC FUNCTION
-refers to the enhancement of the individual’s growth and development
through body movement.

 INTEGRATIVE FUNCTION
-refers to personality integration achieved through participation in properly
selective activities.

 SOCIAL FUNCTION
-refers to the provision of opportunities for individual to acquire desirable
social values through participation in physical- social activities.

History of Physical Education

Physical education from the latin word “PHYSICA” which means Physics and
“EDUCATIO” which means Education, Meaning the training of the bodily organs and
powers with a view to the promotion of hearts and vigor.

 P.E. has existed since the earliest stages of humanity, in areas as simple as where
knowledge of basic survival was transmitted. (e.g. hunting)
 The formal P.E. was first observed during the ancient times as a component of
MILITARY TRAININGS as in the case of the ancient Roman citizens.
 Children were trained to learn basic military skills such as fighting tactics.
 P.E. was a form of entertainment as in the case of ancient Greeks who organized
P.E. programs by the 700’s B.C. at educational establishments called GYMNASIA.
 Wrestling, and athletics are example of P.E. programs which served the purpose of
entertainment among the ancient Greeks.
 During the middle ages (400’s to 1500’s), many sports another physical activities
were considered SINFUL especially in Europe.
 When the interest in Greek and Roman culture was revived it brought a return of
fitness sports and body building activities and competitions.
 In 1700’s P.E. developed significantly as it was promoted to the masses, it was
during that century when P.E. was regarded as a social activity and a series of
gymnastic apparatuses was also developed during that century.

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 In 1800’s P.E. found its way into a formal schools in Germany, Sweden, United
Kingdom, and America.
 German and Swedish programs emphasized gymnastics and exercise routines.
 The British programs stressed team sports.
 The American programs borrowed an ideas from all of other European sources and
the introduction of P.E. into the education system led to many things that we have
today. It was also in this century when variety of new sports arises and invented.
 In 1900’s the most significant development was the large-scale provision of
PHYSICAL EDUCATION programs for man and women as well as to the
Handicapped students.

Objectives of Physical Education

Knowing the importance of these objectives will enable us to understand the importance of
Physical Education in the school curriculum.

 Physical Development
- Focus is on the acquisition and development of physical skills which can increase
one’s capability to enjoy lifetime recreational pursuits. This is attained through regular
exercises and participation in varied vigorous activities.

 Social Development
- Physical activity open promotes the opportunity to be with other people through
social experience, many appreciate the importance of physical education activities.
Through active participation, students develop positive and desirable traits like
cooperation, sportsmanship, friendship, good leadership, respect for others and honesty in
a group competition.

 Emotional Development
- Physical education activities provide opportunities for self-expression and
emotional mastery. People who have more positive feeling about physical activities are said
to have more positive balance of feelings which increases and develops self-confidence, self-
reliance and self-control. Positive character traits like courage and discipline are most
likely to become part of an individual’s like.

 Mental Development
- Through physical education activities, learners acquire knowledge and
understanding of rules and strategies of the games, sports and dance instructions.
- Varied activities in physical education help students develop their ability to
analyze body movements, skills and game situations.

 Spiritual and Moral Development


- Physical education activities provide the development inner self and soul.
Experiencing this activities help students discover a personal purpose and meaning in life.
These also lead to the appreciation of what is good and beautiful.

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Purposes of Physical Education

 To develop optimum fitness and health of the individual so that he/she is capable of
living the “good life”.
 Improvement of proper work habits and work attributes such as punctuality,
cooperation, reliability, precision and accuracy and open mindedness.
 To train food leaders with moral and integrity of the high order and develop other
desirable traits necessary for effective group participation or group essential
performances.
 To develop creativity and innovativeness inspired by an abiding faith in god and
love for fellowmen and our country.
 To instill a love and a pride for our rich cultural heritage and strive for their
preservation and develop understanding of culture in unison.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

REGULAR PROGRAMS EXTRACURRICULAR


PROGRAMS

Held during the schedule of P.E. period Extension of the instructional program

Attendance is required Attendance is voluntary

Focuses in skill development Provides the opportunity for students to


practice further and to apply the skills
learned in regular program.

Activities under Regular Programs

 CORE ACTIVITIES
- The skills and the activities needed to carry out the objectives of the class.
 RELATED ACTIVITIES
- Are sometimes called enrichment activities from allied areas in the curriculum
such as those in other subjects.
 ADAPTIVE ACTIVITIES
- Refers to those activities, especially adapted to the needs of children who diverge
from the normal such as the gifted, slow learners, culturally less priviledged
handicapped.

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Activities under Extra Class Programs

 INTRAMURALS
- Refer to competitions with in the school, like dance, gymnastics, volleyball and
other ball games.
 EXTRAMURALS
- Refer to the competition of teams from different schools or universities.
 FIELD MASS DEMONSTRATION
- Is a kind of activity where most, if not all, students participated for the purpose of
informing the public of the activities in physical education.
 EXHIBITION GROUPS
- Are special groups specially trained for certain events.

LEGAL BASE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Article 14 of the 1987 constitution mandates all state and colleges to give priority to
education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports.
Specially, section 19, article 14 of the 1987 constitution provides the legal basis of Physical
Education.

1. The sate shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league
competition, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development
of a healthy and alert citizentry.
2. All education institution shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the
country in cooperation with athletic club and other sectors

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