PATHFIT 1 1.

Biologic Function - refers to the enhancement of

the individuals’ growth and development through
Physical Education has undergone many vicissitudes
body movement.
and numerous changes of path in the Philippine schools.
There was a time when Physical Education was 2. Integrative Function - refers to the personality
considered as education of the physical, hence, a integration achieved through participation in
muscular physique was considered as a physical properly selected physical activities.
educated body.
3. Social Function - refers to the transmitting values
Physical Education The activities then were termed as and standards that are consistent with the needs
“drill”,”physical training” and “Calisthenics”. This old and ideals of the society.
concept of physical education would, in all respect,
Fitness - a Major goal of Physical education Fitness
mean today as strengthening the muscles.
is the ability to live health, satisfying, and useful life.
Physical Education is an integral part of the education This type of life is what the educational
program purposely to promote the optimum philosophers and thinkers term as the “good life”.
development if the individual physically, socially, This is the ultimate goal of education.
emotionally, and mentally through total movement in
4 Development objectives of Physical Education
the performance of properly selected physical activities
(Andin, 2002). 1. Physical development Through cautiously
selected physical education activities, an individual
Legal Bases of Teaching Physical Education in the
who participates energetically will develop and
Philippines setting
maintain good health and a high level of physical
 1901 - Physical exercise was one of the subjects fitness.
introduced in the public schools and regular
2. Social Development Involvement in Physical
program of athletics was developed
Education activities provides opportunities for the
 1920 - Physical Education was made a required
development of enviable social traits needed for
subject in the curriculum of all public schools.
adjustment to the social life in general.
 1937 - Physical Education was made curricular
subject in the secondary curriculum. 3. Emotional Development The informal nature of
 1969 - The School of Physical Education and physical education activities offers opportunities for
Sports Development act of 1969. self-expression and emotional mastery. self-
confidence, self-control, self-reliance, courage,
A program of activities included among others:
determination
A program of health education and nutrition,
4. Mental Development through participation in
A program of Physical fitness for all pupils, physical education activities, the individual develops
his mental capacities as he learns the mechanical
A program of competitive athletics, principles of underlying movements.
A program of intramurals and inter-unit athletic
7 Objectives of Physical Education
competition within schools, districs, and provinces; and
an annual athletic competitions within among regions. Knowledge It enhances critical thinking how
activities are done according to rules, regulations
 1982 - MAPE was introduced and the learning
and strategies.
are involves music, arts, and physical education.
Physical Fitness Improves and maintains the
Article XIV section 19 (1) & (2) of the 1987
workload of the individual without staggering and
philippine constitution mandates that: The state
undue fatigue after which have time or energy to
shall promote physical education and encourage
meet some more emergencies in life.
sports programs league competitions, and amateur
sports, including training for international Social To understand oneself; to get along with
competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, others for effective learning.
and excellence for the development of a healthy
and alert citizenry. All educational institutions shall Motor Skills It is the learning of the fundamental
undertake regular sports activities throughout the skills necessary for participation in sports and games
country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other Aesthetic Relating or responsive to or appreciative
sectors. of what is pleasurable to the senses.
Functions of Physical Education Nationalism Preservation of cultural heritage
thorugh revival of indigenous games, dances, and
sports.
 Conservation of natural environment such as 1.5 (1.5) = 22.22 BMI and under normal body
protection of forest and aquatic resources. classification

Purposes of Physical education Body Classification is determined based on BMI

Result:
The Physical Education specialists in our country
Below 18.5 - Underweight
have identified the following purposes of Physical
18.5 - 24.9 - Normal
Education:
25 - 29.9 – Overweight
1. To develop optimum physical fitness and health 30.0 - Above- Obese
of the individual so that he is capable of living the
“good life” and contributing his maximum capacity
to the attainment of the goals of the “New Society”.

2. To produce individuals who can contribute to the

economic well-being through:

A. the improvement of proper work habits and

work attitudes such as punctuality, cooperation,
reliability, precision and accuracy, and open-
mindedness; and

B. proper emphasis on problem-solving skills

such that an individual can identify a problem
correctly and master the skills necessary or useful in
the business world;

3. To train good leaders with moral integrity of the

highest order, and develop other desirable traits
necessary for effective group participation or group
living essential to the New Society through;

A. an adequate system of values by equipping

the indiviual to be able to make moral choices or
decisions needed in daily living; and

B. offering group participation in such

experiences as intramural, extramural, play days or
sports fests;

4. To develop creativity and innovativeness inspired

by an abiding faith in God and love of country and
fellowmen; and

5. To install a love of pride for their preservation,

and develop an understanding of the culture of
other for a feeling of international brotherhood and
unity.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

is a calculation of your size that takes into accounts

your height and weight. At the same manner your
BMI data is important in physical education in
setting goals, selecting physical activities that suits
to your fitness level and interest in achieving the
course outcomes.

Formula:

Weight (kg) ex. 50kg

Height (m^2) ex.5’2 (feet) converted into meter is
1.5

50kg