Pathfit 1 L1

PATH – FIT 1
(Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness)

By:
CAMILO DIAZ LACANLALE, LPT

P.E. Instructor
Introduction
• Physical Education today has the potential of
contributing to the enhancement of positive lifestyle
changes which ultimately lead to a better quality of
life. This means that through physical education,
the individual can acquire sufficient knowledge
and understanding, activity skills, and desirable
attitudes that will eventually contribute to his/her
well-being. In the process, he/she can achieve total
fitness which will enable him/her to avoid common
illnesses, use leisure wisely, practice safety from
harm, and overcome life’s stresses.
Introduction
• Now that you are in your c ollege education, you
already have learned some things about physical
education and physical fitness. You might think being
physically fit is too difficult for you to achieve, but
there are people and resources that c an help you to
achieve this goal.
• Ac hieving fitness is a lifelong proc ess. It should be a
part of your lifestyle. It is not something that is
practiced only while in school, but it should be done
for the rest of your life. Ultimately, physical education
c an c ontribute towards a relatively long and happy
life.
WHAT IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION?
• Physical Education is an integral part of the
educational program design to promote the
optimum development of an individual physically,
mentally, socially, and emotionally. Through total
body movements in the performance of properly
selected physic al a ctivities.
• The term also refers to an important segment of
general education whic h aims to c ontribute to the
total development of the students through
participation in properly selected physical activities.
It provides opportunities to acquire lifelong skills that
are essential to the physical, mental, social and
emotional development of the students.
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION program is needed to increase
physical competence, health-related fitness,
motivation and enjoyment of physical activity for all
students so that they can be physically active for a
lifetime.
LEGAL BASIS FOR TEACHING
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• 1901 – Physical Exercise was one of the
subjects in the public schools.
• 1920 – P.E. was made a required subject in the
curriculum of all public schools.
• 1937 – P.E. was made curricular subject in the
secondary school curriculum.
• 1969 – The school of P.E. and sports
development act of 1969 was enacted.
• 1982 – MAPE was introduced
LEGAL BASIS FOR PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
• According to the Article 14 Section 19 of the 1987
Philippine Constitution.
• 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.
FUNCTIONS OF P.E.
• * BIOLOGIC FUNCTION
• * INTEGRATIVE FUNCTION
• * SOCIAL FUNCTION
FITNESS – A
MAJOR GOAL OF
P.E.
OBJECTIVES OF P.E.
• Physical Development – Physical fitness, which is the

capacity of the body to engage in work and play without
undue fatigue, is the foremost aim of physical education.
• Mental Development – Focus is on the acquisition of
knowledge and understanding, ability to analyze body
movements and skills, evaluate game situations and
make important decisions.
• Social Development – A learner seldom gets into
vigorous physical activity by himself/herself. He/she plays,
dances, or exercises with people.
• Emotional Development – Participating in varied
physical activities enables one to acquire pleasant
attitudes, desirable habits, appreciations and values.
BENEFITS OF ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
• You may be able to do daily activities more
easily.
• You can help to control your weight.
• Being active can increase your health.
• Your bones and muscles will get stronger.
• Being active can help to improve your mood.
The health benefits of regular exercise have
been confirmed by hundreds of researches in
the past 20 years.
WHO – World Health Organization

DOH – Department of Health
What is a
SEDENTARY
life?
SEDENTARY LIFE
• Inactive lifestyle.
• A lifestyle with a lot of sitting and lying down,
with very little to no exercise.
• Considered by the WHO as a significant risk
factor in the development of many diseases.

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PATH – FIT 1

(Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness)

CAMILO DIAZ LACANLALE, LPT

• Physical Development – Physical fitness, which is the

WHO – World Health Organization

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