2. DEFINITION OF
In a broader context, physical
education is defined as a process of
learning through physical activities
designed to improve physical fitness,
develop motor skills, knowledge and
behavior of healthy and active living,
sportsmanship, and emotional
intelligence.
Thus, Physical Education is not
only aimed at physical development but
also includes the development of the
individual as a whole.
3. the reason for which something
exists or is done, made, used, etc.
the branch of knowledge
dealing with past events.
Source: dictionary.com
5. The development of physical
endurance, strength, coordinati
on and body control so
essential to optimum body
functioning.
6. The attainment of physical and
emotional poise, desirable responses
and attitudes towards victory and
defeat, self-expression, self-confidence,
self- discipline and the spirit of fair play
so vital to democratic living.
7. The development of proper
attitudes, appreciations,
understanding and skills that will
influence future decisions when
individuals make out-of- school
choices for themselves.
8. The acquisition of
interest, knowledge and skills
in a wide variety of activities
which leads to the wise use of
leisure times.
15. Teaching is no
longer thought
of as the
teaching of
subjects but
the teaching of
the “whole
child”.
That the teacher’s
main concern is
the proper
growth and
development of
the young
individuals who
are in schools full
of hopes and
desires.
16. Reasons Teachers does not as effectively and dexterously
teach PE as they have taught academic subjects:
26. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Circular No. 46 s. 1937
dated October 23, 1937
Beginning with the
present school
year, Preparatory
Military Training and PE
will be considered a
regular subject in the
school curriculum.
In 1950, the DepEd
issued to public schools
teachers the latest
course of study titled
“Program of Activities in
PE for Elementary
Grades.
27. Fine Motor
Development
Developmental Framework for Motor Development
Large muscles
(legs, arms, back
shoulders)
Needed for large
body movements
(crawling, running,
jumping &
climbing)
“Small
Muscles”(fingers,
hands)
Skills involved
(picking up objects,
writing, buttoning)
Which is involved
in conveying
information that
comes through the
“senses”.
28. “Physical fitness is not only one of the most
important keys to a healthy
body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative
intellectual activity. The
relationship between the soundness of the
body and the activities of the
mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet
understood. But we do know what
the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill
can only function at the peak
of their capacity when the body is healthy
and strong."
-President John Fitzgerald Kennedy