Physical Education: Definition, Goals, Objectives and Functions

Fifty vocabulary flashcards summarizing key terms, laws, goals, objectives, functions, and values related to Physical Education in the Philippines.

Physical Education (Andin, 2002)

An integral part of the education program aimed at the optimum physical, social, emotional, and mental development of the individual through total body movement.

1901 Physical Exercise Introduction

The year physical exercise became a subject in Philippine public schools and a regular athletics program was begun.

1920 PE Requirement

Year Physical Education was made a required subject in all Philippine public-school curricula.

1937 PE in Secondary Schools

Year Physical Education became a formal curricular subject in the Philippine secondary-school curriculum.

School of Physical Education and Sports Development Act of 1969

Law that established comprehensive school programs in health, fitness, athletics, and competitions nationwide.

Program: Health Education & Nutrition

Component 1 of the 1969 Act focusing on teaching health knowledge and proper nutrition.

Program: Physical Fitness for All Pupils

Component 2 of the 1969 Act that mandates regular fitness activities for every student.

Program: Competitive Athletics

Component 3 of the 1969 Act providing organized athletic contests among students.

Program: Intramurals & Inter-Unit Competition

Component 4 of the 1969 Act encouraging contests within schools, districts, and provinces.

Program: Annual Regional Athletics

Component 5 of the 1969 Act requiring yearly athletic meets within and among regions.

MAPE (1982)

Curricular area combining Music, Arts, and Physical Education in Philippine schools.

International Charter of Physical Education and Sports (1975)

UNESCO document declaring Physical Education and sport a fundamental human right.

UNESCO Brisbane Recommendation (1982)

Regional recommendation affirming equal status of PE to basic rights like food and shelter.

Article XIV Section 19(1) – 1987 Constitution

Mandates the State to promote PE, encourage sports programs, and train athletes for international competition.

Article XIV Section 19(2) – 1987 Constitution

Requires all educational institutions to conduct regular sports activities nationwide in cooperation with community sectors.

Biologic Function of PE

Enhances individual growth and development through body movement.

Integrative Function of PE

Achieves personality integration via participation in well-chosen physical activities.

Social Function of PE

Transmits societal values and standards consistent with community ideals.

Fitness (PE Perspective)

Ability to live a healthy, satisfying, useful life encompassing physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being.

Physical Development Goal

Develop and maintain good health and high physical fitness through vigorous participation.

Social Development Goal

Cultivate traits like friendliness, cooperation, respect, and sportsmanship for better social adjustment.

Emotional Development Goal

Provide avenues for self-expression and mastery of emotions during physical activities.

Mental Development Goal

Enhance critical thinking and understanding of movement mechanics, rules, and strategies.

Objective: Knowledge

Promote critical thinking about activity rules, regulations, and strategies.

Objective: Physical Fitness

Improve work capacity without undue fatigue and readiness for life’s emergencies.

Objective: Social

Help individuals understand themselves and relate effectively with others.

Objective: Motor Skills

Learn fundamental skills needed for participation in sports and games.

Objective: Aesthetic

Foster appreciation of activities that are pleasurable to the senses.

Objective: Nationalism

Preserve cultural heritage through indigenous games, dances, and sports.

Objective: Conservation

Promote protection of forests and aquatic resources via outdoor activities.

Presidential Decree No. 6-A (1972)

Educational Development Decree directing education toward national development goals.

Decree Goal 1

Achieve and maintain accelerating economic development and social progress.

Decree Goal 2

Ensure maximum citizen participation in and enjoyment of development benefits.

Decree Goal 3

Strengthen national consciousness and promote desirable cultural values.

Purpose 1 of PE

Develop optimum fitness and health for productive contribution to the ‘New Society.’

Purpose 2a – Work Habits

Instill punctuality, cooperation, reliability, precision, accuracy, and open-mindedness.

Purpose 2b – Problem-Solving Skills

Equip individuals to identify problems correctly and master business-useful skills.

Purpose 3 – Leadership Training

Produce leaders of high moral integrity and traits for effective group living.

Purpose 3a – Value System

Enable individuals to make moral choices through a sound value framework.

Purpose 3b – Group Participation

Offer experiences like intramurals and sports fests for teamwork practice.

Purpose 4 – Creativity & Innovativeness

Foster creative thought inspired by faith in God and love of country.

Purpose 5 – Cultural Pride

Instill love, pride, and understanding of one’s own and others’ cultures for global unity.

Friendliness

Social trait developed in PE that promotes warm, amicable relations with others.

Cooperation

Ability to work jointly with teammates, nurtured through group physical activities.

Good Sportsmanship

Fair play, respect, and graciousness in victory or defeat cultivated by PE.

Self-Confidence

Belief in one’s abilities, strengthened via successful physical activity experiences.

Self-Control

Ability to regulate emotions and actions during competitive and non-competitive play.

Determination

Persistent effort to achieve goals, enhanced through challenging physical tasks.

Movement Competency Training (PFIT1)

Course focus on developing efficient, effective movement patterns for fitness and performance.

Music-Arts-PE Integration

Educational approach combining creative and physical disciplines to support holistic growth.

Fides-Caritas-Libertas

Motto meaning Faith-Charity-Freedom, reflecting values underpinning the PE program.