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What does the PUP philosophy represent?
What does the PUP philosophy represent?
Education as an instrument for the development of the citizenry.
The Triad of pillars stands for wisdom, strength, and beauty.
The Triad of pillars stands for wisdom, strength, and beauty.
True
What is physical fitness?
What is physical fitness?
A physical condition when an individual has the capacity to do everyday tasks without exhaustion.
Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?
Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?
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Match the following components of physical fitness with their descriptions:
Match the following components of physical fitness with their descriptions:
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What does the golden yellow star in the PUP logo symbolize?
What does the golden yellow star in the PUP logo symbolize?
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What is the purpose of the standing long jump test?
What is the purpose of the standing long jump test?
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Study Notes
PUP Philosophy
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) believes education develops citizens and enhances nation-building.
- Meaningful growth is achieved through brotherhood, peace, freedom, justice, and nationalist-oriented education, imbued with humanist internationalism.
- PUP's logo includes a star for perfection and truth, and five concentric circles representing infinite wisdom and quintessence (highest form of quality).
- Laurel arcs symbolize excellence and quality education.
- The Pylon represents truth, excellence, and wisdom.
Physical Fitness
- Physical fitness is the ability to perform daily tasks without exhaustion.
- Physical fitness is important for engaging in various activities, including outdoor pursuits and sports.
- Good physical fitness boosts self-confidence and security, improving social interaction.
- Components of Physical Fitness:
- Strength: Ability to exert force against resistance.
- Cardio-respiratory Endurance: Heart, lungs, and vascular system's ability to function efficiently under stress.
- Flexibility: Ability to increase range of motion.
- Agility: Moving body in different levels and directions.
- Balance: Maintaining body position against gravity, both static and while moving.
- Other components: Speed, power, coordination.
- BPS Physical Battery Tests (example): Standing long jump (broad jump) measures explosive leg power.
Gymnastics
- Gymnastics originated in ancient Greece, with young men training for warfare, emphasizing physical and mental development.
- The word "gymnastics" is derived from the Greek word gymnos ("naked"), as training often took place in the nude.
- Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, a German-Prussian educator, founded the Turnverein (gymnastic and social society) in 1811.
- Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths, a German educator, significantly contributed to physical education.
- Types of Gymnastics
- Artistic Gymnastics (women's and men's), includes events like vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise (women), and floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars, high bar (men).
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (women's), combines gymnastics and dance elements, using apparatus (ball, ribbon, hoop, clubs, rope).
- Aerobic Gymnastics, involves strength, flexibility, and aerobic fitness routines (60-90 seconds).
- Power Tumbling, acrobatic skills on a long sprung track.
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Explore the core principles of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) regarding education and nation-building, alongside an understanding of physical fitness and its significance in daily life. Learn about the components of physical fitness, including strength and endurance, and their impact on individual well-being and social interaction.
