PATHFIT I MOVEMENT ENHANCEMENT WHAT IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION? An instruction in the development and care for the body ranging from simple calisthenic exercise to a course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics and the performance and management of athletic games. -Webster’s Dictionary PHYSICAL EDUCATION •An organized instruction in motor activities that contribute to the physical growth, health and body image of the individual. -Columbia Encyclopedia PHYSICAL EDUCATION •An education through physical activities for the total development of the personality of the child to its fullness and perfection in body, mind, and spirit. -Central Advisory Board of Physical Education and Recreation OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION •PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT •SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT •EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT •MENTAL DEVELOPMENT Activity 1 - Concept Mapping Directions: Copy the diagram below and supply the words that can be associated with the following terms: Directions: Using all the words associated with each term make a definition of the following: • Physical Development _______________________________. • Social Development _________________________________. • Emotional Development ____________________________. • Mental Development 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. Regular physical activity and good physical fitness help enhance the quality of life in many ways. Physical fitness and exercise can help one look good, feel good and enjoy life. Social Development • Physical activity often promotes the opportunity to be with other people. It is in this social experience that many appreciate the importance of physical education activities. Through active participation in the activities, positive and desirable traits are being develop like cooperation, sportsmanship, friendliness, good leadership, respect for others and honesty in group competition. Emotional Development • Physical education activities provide opportunities for selfexpression and emotional mastery. People who have more positive feeling about physical activities are the one said to have positive balance of feelings. A positive balance of feeling increases the chances that a person will develop self-confidence, self-reliance and self-control. Positive character traits like courage and discipline are most likely to become part of an individual’s life. Mental Development • Through physical education activities, the learners acquire knowledge and understanding of rule and strategies of the games, sports and dance instructions. Varied activities in physical education help the students develop their ability to analyze body movements, skills and game situations. PROGRAM OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION •Service Physical Education •Intramural Sports •Inter School Sports Service Physical Education It is usually required to all students. The purpose of the program is to provide instructions and development skills, knowledge and favorable attitudes toward physical activity. Intramural Sports is the competitive phase of sports activities. Activities participated in the intramural program should parallel as closely as possible to those offered in the service curriculum. Inter School Sports – the emphasis is on instruction and competition for students with relatively high levels of skills in sports. Participants in these programs are the athletes who compete with others of comparable ability. Activity 2 Direction: Answer each questions directly to your paper. In your point of view, what is the significance in attaining physical fitness? 2. What is the difference of physical fitness and physical activity? 3. What makes a person physically fit? 1. PHYSICAL FITNESS is the primary specific objective in teaching Physical Education. According to Safrit (Eviza, 2007), it is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and ample energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and to meet unforeseen emergence. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity refers to all movement including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work. Both moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity improve health. -World Health Organization (WHO) Benefits of Physical Fitness ▪ Increased energy levels ▪ Increased self-esteem and confidence ▪ Stronger and more efficient heart ▪ Increased capacity to do physical work, including sport performance Benefits of Physical Fitness ▪ Injuries are less frequent, less severe, and recovery time is shorter ▪ Improved appearance ▪ Improved emotional control ▪ Sleep better (therefore you have more energy during the day) Benefits of Physical Fitness ▪ Sleep better (therefore you have more energy during the day) ▪ Body fat stays within normal healthy range ▪ Increased life expectancy/enjoy more healthy years ▪ Improves overall health COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS SKILL-RELATED FITNESS HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS SKILL-RELATED FITNESS SKILL-RELATED FITNESS SKILL-RELATED FITNESS SKILL-RELATED FITNESS SKILL-RELATED FITNESS SKILL-RELATED FITNESS Activity 3. Directions: Write your answer in a ¼ sheet of paper. __________1. It is a health-related component of physical fitness that pertains to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone and other vital parts of the body . _________2. It is the ability of the body to maintain its composure while in place of while moving. __________3. It is a combination of speed and strength. ____________4. It relates to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory system to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity. ____________5. A health-related component of physical fitness that relates to muscle ability to continue to perform without fatigue. ____________6. A skill-related component of physical fitness that relates to the ability to perform a movement within a short period of time . ___________7. A skill-related component of physical fitness that relates to the linking of the senses such as sight and hearing, together with body parts in performing motor tasks smoothly and accurately. ________8. It is the ability to perform daily tasks without undue fatigue. ________9. A health-related component of physical fitness that relates through the normal range of motion . ______ 10. A skill-related component of physical education that pertains to the ability to rapidly change position with lightness and quickness of movements.
