PATHFit 1: Movement Competency Training Unit 1 - Physical Education, Health, Fitness and Wellness

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture notes on physical education, health, fitness, and wellness.

1987 Philippine Constitution Article XIV, Section 19

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.

CMO No. 39 s.2021

Strengthens the management of physical education teachers and promotes the achievement of students' learning outcomes.

Physical Education (PE) (Bucher & Wuest)

An educational process that uses physical activity as a means to help an individual optimize his/her health and wellness.

University-level PE aims

A scholarly discipline focused on developing students' physical competence, knowledge of movement, and ability to apply this knowledge to activities, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, while also enhancing social and emotional well-being and life skills.

Holistic Development (PE)

Nurturing students physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through structured physical activities and sports.

Knowledge & Skills (PE)

Involves learning about movement principles, safety guidelines, and the science behind physical activity, including sports psychology and biomechanics.

Active and Healthy Lifestyles

Promotes lifelong engagement in physical activity and the development of positive attitudes toward health and well-being.

Life Skills (PE)

Valuable abilities learned through physical activities, such as teamwork, cooperation, leadership, and perseverance.

Beyond the Gym

The scope extends to rehabilitation, coaching, and the scientific study of sports.

Physical Activity (PA)

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure; includes exercise, sports, walking, gardening, and chores.

Exercise

Planned, structured, and repetitive movement with the goal of improving or maintaining physical fitness.

Health (WHO, 1946)

State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of infirmity.

Health (WHO, 1986)

A resource for everyday life and not the objective of living.

Physical Well-being

Absence of infirmity and proper functioning of the body.

Mental Well-being

Emotional and psychological health, including stress management and a positive outlook.

Social Well-being

Ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, participate in social activities, and contribute to society.

Fitness

The quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task; a set of attributes relating to the ability to perform physical activity.

Physical Fitness (PF)

A state of health and well-being and the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities, generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan.