PATHFIT 1: Movement Competency Training

Vocabulary flashcards covering the core concepts of PATHFIT 1 including Physical Education definitions, legal foundations, health components, and behavioral impacts.

PATHFIT 1: Movement Competency Training

A course that reintroduces fundamental movement patterns consisting of non locomotor and locomotor skills integrated with core training for functional fitness.

Physical Education

An integral part of the educational system aiming to develop the whole person through physical activity, enhancing physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral well-being.

Republic Act No. 5708

Also known as The Schools Physical Education and Sports Development Act of 1969, it promotes and finances an integrated PE and Sports Development Program in all schools in the Philippines.

Physical Fitness

The capacity of an individual to perform daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy for leisure and emergencies.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Wellness

A dynamic process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social dimensions.

Health Related Components

Components essential for functional living that have a direct relationship with good health and a reduced risk of lifestyle diseases.

Skill Related Components

Components also known as performance-related fitness, primarily associated with motor skills and athletic performance such as speed and agility.

Cardiovascular Endurance

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity, such as running or cycling.

Muscular Strength

The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort, such as lifting weights.

Muscular Endurance

The ability of a muscle to continue to perform without fatigue, such as doing push-ups or planking.

Flexibility

The range of motion possible at a joint, often improved through stretching or yoga.

Body Composition

The proportion of fat and non-fat mass in the body, measured by methods like Body Mass Index (BMI) or skinfold tests.

Agility

The ability to change body position quickly and accurately.

Balance

The ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.

Coordination

The ability to use senses and body parts together to perform tasks smoothly and accurately.

Power

The ability to exert maximum force in a short period, such as jumping high.

Reaction Time

The time it takes to respond to a stimulus, like starting a race upon hearing a starting gun.

Speed

The ability to move quickly from one point to another.

Health Behavior

Actions and habits practiced to maintain and improve health, including regular exercise, balanced diet, and sufficient sleep.

Risk Behavior

Actions and habits that increase the likelihood of illness, injury, or premature death, such as physical inactivity or smoking.

Physical Health

Part of health pertaining to the functioning of body systems, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, and the absence of disease.

Mental/Emotional Health

Refers to how individuals think, feel, and cope with daily life, which can be improved by regular physical activity.

Social Health

Involves how well an individual relates to others and is promoted by team sports and group fitness activities.