PE 1 - Physical Fitness

Quiz 1

What is Physical Education (PE)?

Interdisciplinary study of physical knowledge and skills, their application, and results. It contributes to the total development of the learner physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.

What are the objectives of Physical Education?

Equip students with knowledge, skills, capacities, and values; promote healthy lifestyle; improve motor skills; instill knowledge and understanding of rules; develop teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline.

What are the four types of development in PE?

Physical Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Mental Development.

What is Physical Development in PE?

Maintaining good health, high fitness, healthy growth, and physical skills for lifelong activity.

What is Social Development in PE?

Promotes friendliness, cooperation, respect, sportsmanship, leadership, followership, and honesty in group competition.

What is Emotional Development in PE?

Builds self-confidence, self-control, self-reliance, courage, determination, and personal discipline.

What is Mental Development in PE?

Improves understanding of rules, strategies, movement principles, and develops analytical and judgment skills.

What does the International Charter of Physical Education and Sports (UNESCO, 1978 & 1982) state?

“The practice of Physical Education and Sports is a fundamental right for all.”

What does the 1986 Philippine Constitution, Article XIV, Section 19, state about PE?

The State shall promote PE, encourage sports programs, and undertake regular sports activities to develop discipline, teamwork, excellence, and citizenship.

What are the four subjects of Basic PE in college (DECS Order No. 58, 1990)?

1. PE 1 – Physical Fitness and Self-Testing Activities

2. PE 2 – Rhythmic Activities

3. PE 3 – Individual/Dual Sports/Games

4. PE 4 – Team Sports

What does PE 1 cover?

Essentials of physical fitness and self-testing.

What does PE 2 focus on?

Rhythm, fundamental rhythmic activities, local/foreign dances, and social dances.

What does PE 3 include?

Skills in individual/dual sports such as bowling, badminton, table tennis, track and field, “Mga laro ng lahi.”

What does PE 4 emphasize?

Fundamentals of team sports like volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball.

What is the value of Physical Education?

It develops and adjusts the individual physically, socially, emotionally, and mentally; promotes lifelong health, teamwork, and well-being.

List 11 health benefits of exercise.

1. Reduces risk of premature death

2. Reduces risk of heart disease

3. Reduces high blood pressure

4. Reduces high cholesterol

5. Reduces risk of colon and breast cancer

6. Reduces risk of diabetes

7. Helps maintain weight/body fat

8. Builds healthy muscles, bones, joints

9. Reduces depression and anxiety

10. Improves psychological well-being

11. Enhances work, recreation, sports performance