PATHFIT
PATHFIT
Lumpkin (2002)
- It is a process through which an individual obtains optimal mental, social and fitness skills
through physical activities.
Ravelo (1972)
- Education through, or by means of physical activities.
Eviza, et al. (2007)
- P.E is a planned sequential instruction that promotes lifelong physical activity. It is
designed to develop basic movement skills, sport skills, and physical fitness as well as to
enhance mental, social and emotional abilities
Domingo, et al. (2008)
- P.E is an integral part of the education program designed to promote the optimum
development of an individual physically, emotionally, mentally and socially through total
body movements in the performance of properly selected physical activities
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
- An individual who participates actively will develop and maintain a high level of physical
fitness
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participation of an individual in different physical activities, they have the opportunities for
the development of desirable social traits needed for adjustment to the social life in
general
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- The informal nature of physical education is such that they provide relaxation and relief
from strain and tensions of schoolwork, and opportunities for self-expression and
emotional mastery.
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
- The individual develops his/her mental capacities as he/she learns the mechanical
principles underlying movements
LEGAL BASIS
PHYSICAL FITNES
- It is a state of good physical health. Obtaining and maintaining physical fitness is a result of
physical activi.ty, proper diet and nutrition and of course adequate rest of the physical body
- Enables an individual to perform up to their full potential. In reality, Fitness can be described as
a condition that helps individuals look, feel and do their best. At the same time, since what
human do with their body directly affects the state of mind and influences to some degree
qualities such as mental alertness and emotional expression.
SCULLY (1994)
- Defines physical fitness as the ability of an individual to carry out daily task efficiently
with enough physical capacity to cope with the physical needs of life
COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS (INTERNAL)
1. CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE
- Your body’s ability to deliver oxygen to working muscle during exercise.
- 3 Minute Step Test
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2. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
- Your muscle’s ability to exert force repeatedly or for an extended period of time
3. MUSCULAR STRENGTH
- Your muscle’s ability to exert maximum amount of force in one effort.
- Push Up and Plank
4. FLEXIBILITY
- Your muscles’ and joints’ ability to move through their full range of motion
- Zipper Test, and Sit and Reach
5. BOY COMPOSITION
- Your body’s ratio of lean muscle to stored fat
- BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)
SKILL RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS (EXTERNAL)
1. SPEED
- The ability to perform actions or cover distance quickly
- 40 Meter Sprint
2. POWER
- The ability to combine both speed and force in movements and actions
- Standing Long Jump
3. AGILITY
- The ability to quickly change direction without losing speed or power
- Hexagon Agility Test
4. BALANCE
- The ability to stabilize the body both in movement and when maintaining stillness
- Stork Balance Test
STATIC BALANCE
- ability to hold our body in a specific position and posture
DYNAMIC BALANCE
- Ability to maintain balance while moving our body and walking
5. COORDINATION
- The ability to use your senses in combination with your actions when in movement
- Juggling
6. REACTION TIME
- The ability to respond quickly to what you feel, see or hear.
- Stick Drop Test
BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
Reduces risk is diseases
Development of Physical Fitness
Better health
Lower cholesterol levels
Builds stronger bones, joints and ligaments
Maintenance of optimal body weight
Improves the sleeping habits
Boost in energy level
Improves appearance
Improves relaxation and relieve stress
Fights depression
Promotes happy feelings
Postpones fatigue
Boost confidence
Utilization of time
Improves your overall Health
Promotes healthier, longer life