Philippine Physical Education History

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History of Physical Education in the Philippines

• Physical education's history reflects cultural evolution and colonial influences.
• It evolved from indigenous survival skills to formal education in schools.

Pre-Spanish Period

• Physical activities were intertwined with survival and culture.
• Nomadic tribes like the Negritos practiced essential skills like running and climbing.
• Music and dances like "Juna Camote" and "Pina Pa-ni-lan" reflected their way of life.
• Indonesians and Malays cultivated land, with activities revolving around farming and fishing.
• Dancing held religious significance, and cockfighting became popular, possibly introduced by Malays as early as 1212.

Spanish Period

• Spanish colonization had a limited impact on physical activities outside of enforced labor.
• European dances and ceremonial dances were introduced among upper classes.
• Traditional games became popular.
• Physical education was not formally included in schools but some institutions included gymnastics.
• Physical education became a requirement for certification in 1893.

American Period

• American colonization introduced physical education formally in 1901
• Western sports like baseball, track and field, and tennis were emphasized.
• Basketball was initially introduced for girls in 1910 but discontinued in 1914.
• An "athletic handbook" was published in 1911 as a teaching aid.
• Physical education became a required subject in public schools in 1920.

Japanese Occupation and Post-War

• Physical education continued as a subject in secondary schools with a detailed grading system.
• "Mass athletics" were introduced by the Bureau of Education.
• The National College of Physical Education was established in 1947.
• Republic Act integrated physical education into the basic education curriculum in 1969
• Physical education continues to evolve

Legal Basis of Physical Education

• 1987 Constitution: Article XIV emphasizes promoting physical education and sports.
• Republic Act No. 5708: The Schools Physical Education and Sports Development Act of 1969 promotes and finances integrated physical education.
• Act encourages physical development alongside mental development.
• Act provides opportunities for athletic development with good discipline.
• Act encourages organizational planning to sustain training facilities.

Defining Physical Education

• Physical education promotes holistic development through body movement.
• PE develops physical, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.
• Key aspects involve motor skills, health, fitness, cognitive skills, social, and emotional skills
• PE promotes strategic and critical thinking

Lifelong Learning

• PE aims to foster a love of movement and an active lifestyle.

Fitness Assessment

• Fitness assessments include tests and exercises to determine health and fitness levels.
• Assessment tests strength, endurance, and flexibility
• Assessments are a series of tests that measures and monitors students' physical fitness level.
• Assessment helps understand health and set goals to improve fitness.
• Assessments in PE classes track physical improvements.

PAR-Q

• PAR-Q identifies individuals at risk during physical activity.
• PAR-Q is a screening tool that determines if a doctor should be consulted.
• PAR-Q assesses risks associated with health history and current conditions.
• The questionnaire provides personalized advice on safe exercise.

Fitness Testing

• Includes Body Composition, Aerobic Fitness, Anaerobic Capacity, Muscular Fitness, and Strength testing