PATHFIT 1-1 Physical Education & Fitness Essentials

50 vocabulary flashcards covering key laws, wellness dimensions, fitness components, and assessment tests from the PATHFIT 1-1 Physical Education module.

Physical Education

Education through physical activity aimed at developing movement competence, safety awareness, and lifelong healthy lifestyles.

Quality Physical Education

Well-planned and well-implemented PE program that enhances physical competence, fitness, self-responsibility, and enjoyment for lifelong activity.

1987 Constitution Article XIV Section 19

Philippine law mandating promotion of physical education, sports programs, and regular school sports to build a healthy, disciplined citizenry.

Republic Act No. 9155

Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001 that keeps integrated PE and school sports within the basic education curriculum.

Republic Act No. 5708

Schools Physical Education and Sports Development Act of 1969 requiring PE, sports, and fitness programs in Philippine schools.

Wellness

Ongoing pursuit of enhanced quality of life and personal potential through positive lifestyle behaviors and attitudes.

Physical Fitness

Ability of body systems to work together efficiently for health and daily activities with minimal effort.

Health-Related Fitness

Fitness components linked to general health and disease prevention, enabling daily tasks without undue fatigue.

Skill-Related Fitness

Fitness components that enhance performance and motor skills in athletic or physical activities.

Body Composition

Proportion of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues in the body; measured by BMI, skinfolds, etc.

Cardiovascular Endurance

Capacity of heart and lungs to supply oxygen during prolonged physical activity.

Flexibility

Range of motion available at a joint or group of joints.

Muscular Endurance

Ability of a muscle to perform continuous contractions without fatigue.

Muscular Strength

Maximum force a muscle or muscle group can generate.

Agility

Ability to change body position rapidly and accurately in space.

Balance

Ability to maintain body stability, whether stationary (static) or moving (dynamic).

Coordination

Capability to execute multiple motor tasks smoothly and precisely at once.

Speed

Ability to perform a movement in the shortest possible time.

Power

Ability to apply maximum force in the shortest time; explosive strength.

Reaction Time

Interval between a stimulus and the initiation of a response.

Emotional Wellness

Capacity to cope effectively with life and build satisfying relationships, promoting confidence and resilience.

Spiritual Wellness

Sense of purpose and meaning derived from values, beliefs, and practices such as meditation or nature time.

Intellectual Wellness

Active pursuit of mental growth through learning, creativity, and critical thinking activities.

Physical Wellness

State achieved through regular activity, nutritious diet, adequate sleep, and avoidance of harmful habits.

Environmental Wellness

Well-being achieved by living in safe, clean surroundings and engaging in eco-friendly behaviors.

Financial Wellness

Feeling of satisfaction with current and future financial situations through budgeting and saving.

Occupational Wellness

Personal fulfillment and balance derived from meaningful, rewarding work and managed work stress.

Social Wellness

Sense of connectedness through healthy relationships and supportive communication networks.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Weight-for-height index (kg/m²) used to classify underweight, normal, overweight, and obesity levels.

Anthropometric Measurements

Quantitative assessments of body dimensions (e.g., height, weight, circumferences, skinfolds) for fitness evaluation.

Modified Sit and Reach Test

Assessment of hamstring and lower-back flexibility using a sit-and-reach box marked at 9 inches.

Zipper Test

Shoulder flexibility test measuring overlap or gap between hands reaching behind the back.

Trunk Rotation Test

Measure of spinal and torso flexibility using yardsticks affixed to a wall.

Three-Minute Step Test

Cardiorespiratory fitness test involving stepping at a set cadence for 3 min and recording recovery heart rate.

VO2max

Estimated maximal oxygen uptake (mL/kg/min) indicating aerobic capacity, often derived from step-test recovery HR.

Flexed Arm Support Test

Assessment of arm muscular strength and static endurance by holding a 90° push-up position.

Curl-Up Test

Abdominal muscular endurance test counting curl-ups at 3-second intervals over a set period.

Coin Snatch Test

Simple reaction-time test catching a coin dropped from the elbow with the same hand.

Stick Drop Test

Reaction-time assessment catching a falling yardstick between thumb and fingers, scored by catch distance.

Stork Balance Test

Static balance test timing how long one can stand on the ball of one foot with heel raised.

Bass Test of Dynamic Balance

Dynamic balance assessment involving leaping into marked circles and holding each landing for five seconds.

SEMO Agility Test

12×19-ft cone course measuring agility through sidestepping, backpedaling, and sprinting patterns.

AAHPERD 50-Yard Dash

Maximal 50-yard sprint used to evaluate speed, agility, and quickness.

Alternate Hand Wall Toss Test

Hand-eye coordination test counting catches of a ball alternately thrown against a wall in 30 seconds.

Stick Flip Test

Coordination test flipping a dowel rod half or full turn between two held rods and catching it.

Vertical Jump Test

Power assessment measuring the difference between standing reach and maximum jump height.

Static Endurance

Ability to maintain a muscular contraction or position without movement for a period of time.

Dynamic Endurance

Ability of muscles to perform repeated movements over time, such as multiple curl-ups.

Stress Reduction

Benefit of physical activity serving as an outlet for tension and fostering emotional stability.

Self-Discipline

PE-related trait where students take personal responsibility for health and fitness behaviors.

Cmo 39 Series of 2021

Outlines the Policies, standards, and guidelines for the implementation of physical education courses in the philippine higher education specifically focusing on physical activity towards health and fitness