LESSON 1: Physical Education

Physical Education

- is the instruction of physical exercise and games, especially in schools, designed to improve physical fitness, develop motor skills, and promote health and wellness.

- It is a process of teaching motor skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable individuals to participate pleasurable at the very least in exercise, games, dance, sports, and recreational activities.

Body

- functions optimally with regular and proper use and deteriorate with misuse and disuse.

Article XIV, Section 19, 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

" The State shall promote Physical Education and encourage sports program, league competition, and amateur sports including training for international competition to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry."

Develop physical fitness

Improve motor skills and coordination

Foster teamwork and social interaction

Encourage lifelong healthy habits

Teach rules, strategies, and etiquette of various sports

5 Objectives of Physical Education

Physical Fitness

Skill Development

Cognitive Understanding

Social and Emotional Growth

4 Components of Physical Education

Strengthens muscles and bones

Enhances cardiovascular health

Improves mental health

Boosts self-esteem

Reduces stress and anxiety

Enhances academic performance

6 BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Discipline

Respect

Responsibility

Fair play

Perseverance

Leadership

6 VALUES LEARNED IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical growth

Emotional resilience

Mental focus

Social skills

4 ROLE OF PE IN HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Collaboration and teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Creativity

Health literacy

5 PE and 21st Century Skills