Physical education (PE) is an important part of the school curriculum for several reasons. It is the only subject that requires physical activity, which is important for student health given modern lifestyles. Lack of physical activity can lead to diseases. PE aims to develop student fitness and health so they can live active, productive lives. It also aims to develop skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership that are valuable for students' futures. The PE curriculum focuses on lifelong fitness and health through experiential learning of physical activities.
Physical education (PE) is an important part of the school curriculum for several reasons. It is the only subject that requires physical activity, which is important for student health given modern lifestyles. Lack of physical activity can lead to diseases. PE aims to develop student fitness and health so they can live active, productive lives. It also aims to develop skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership that are valuable for students' futures. The PE curriculum focuses on lifelong fitness and health through experiential learning of physical activities.
Physical education (PE) is an important part of the school curriculum for several reasons. It is the only subject that requires physical activity, which is important for student health given modern lifestyles. Lack of physical activity can lead to diseases. PE aims to develop student fitness and health so they can live active, productive lives. It also aims to develop skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership that are valuable for students' futures. The PE curriculum focuses on lifelong fitness and health through experiential learning of physical activities.
Why P.E part of the school curriculum? PE plays a unique role as the only subject in the curriculum that requires participation in physical activities. Since modern society has effectively engineered moderate-to-vigorous physical activities out of most workplaces, our homes, community and even in our recreational pursuits, the school ought to be the last institution to resist this.
Indeed, the greatest resource of a nation is its citizens.
Based on the World Health Organization’s report (2010), physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. It has been shown that regular participation in physical activities reduces the risk of diseases brought about by sedentary lifestyle. Lack of physical activities has major implications for the general health of people worldwide and the prevalence of non- communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and even depression. A. LEGAL BASES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Article XIV, section 19, 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the
Philippines” “ The State shall promote the Physical Education(P.E) and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports including training for international competition to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthily and alert citizenry.” “All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country and in cooperation with athletic club and other sectors.” Tulio (2008) stated that “The practice of Physical Education and Sports is a fundamental right to all and should not be treated as different in principle from the right to adequate food, shelter and medical care.” The Physical Education Curriculum is anchored on the tenet “Move to Learn, Learn to Move” with the ultimate goal of living an active lifestyle for lifelong fitness and wellness. PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1. To develop optimum physical fitness and
health of the individual so that he is capable of living the “good life” and of contributing to his maximum capacity to the attainment of the goals of the New Society; 2. To produce individuals who can contribute to the economic well-being through: a. The improvement of the work habits and work attitudes (punctuality, cooperation, reliability, precision and accuracy and open-mindedness). b. Proper emphasis on problem-solving skills
• An individual can identify a problem
correctly; and
• Master the skills necessary or useful in
school and in the competitive world. 3. To train good leaders with moral integrity of the highest order and develop other desirable traits necessary for effective group participation or group living essential to the New Society: a. Equipping the individual to be able to make moral choices needed in daily living. b. Offering group participation/ experiences such as intramurals, extra murals and different sports activities 4. To develop creativity and innovativeness inspired by an abiding faith in God and love of country and fellowmen; and
5. To in still a love of and pride for our rich cultural
heritage and strive for their preservation and develop an understanding of the culture of others for a feeling of international brotherhood and unity. Core Subject Description:
Education and Health offers
experiential learning for learners to adopt an
active life for fitness and lifelong health. Core Subject Description:
The knowledge, skills and understanding which
include physical and health literacy competencies support them in accessing, synthesizing and evaluating information; making informed decisions; enhancing and advocating their own as well as others’ fitness and health. Core Subject Description:
Education and Health offers
experiential learning for learners to adopt an
active life for fitness and lifelong health. This course on exercise for fitness enables the learner to set goals, monitor one’s participation and muscle-and bone- strengthening activities and constantly evaluate how well one has integrated this into one’s personal lifestyle.
It consist of an array which learners can
choose from. References
adapted from California State University, Bakersfield, PACT Outcomes Assessment
Handbook (1999) and Diamond, Rober M., Designing and Assessing Courses and Curricula (1998)