PE

Physical Education

An integral part of the educational program promoting physical, social, emotional, and mental development through body movement in selected activities.

Legal Basis

Section 19, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines promoting physical education and sports programs.

Physical Fitness

The ability of the body to perform tasks without undue fatigue and have extra energy for emergencies.

Fitness Assessment

A series of tests to determine physical fitness levels and develop personalized programs.

BMI Formula

Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.

Underweight

Male

Healthy Range

Male 20-25, Female 19-24 BMI classification.

Overweight

Male 26-30, Female 25-30 BMI classification.

Obese

Male >30, Female >30 BMI classification.

Health Related Components

Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition.

Skill Related Components

Power, reaction time, balance, speed, agility.

Cardio-respiratory Endurance

The ability of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs to process oxygen.

Muscular Strength

The ability of muscles to exert force.

Muscular Endurance

The ability of muscles to exert repeated contractions against resistance over time.

Flexibility

The ability of joints to move through their full range of motion.

Body Composition

The percentage of fat, muscle, and bone in the body.

Coordination

The ability to harmoniously function muscles in complex movements.

Speed

The ability to perform successive movements in the shortest time possible.

Agility

The ability to change positions or direction quickly and lightly.

Power

The ability of muscles to exert maximum force in the shortest time.

Reaction Time

The interval between the signal to respond and the beginning of the response.

Balance

The ability to control and maintain body positions or movements.