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General Concepts on Physical Education  Objectives of Physical Education There are four objectives of physical education (Andin 2007). The following objectives are helpful in developing the total wellness and being a person. 1. Physical Development  To be able to maintain a lifelong health an...

General Concepts on Physical Education  Objectives of Physical Education There are four objectives of physical education (Andin 2007). The following objectives are helpful in developing the total wellness and being a person. 1. Physical Development  To be able to maintain a lifelong health and high level of fitness, one should actively participate in physical activities. Thus,, by engaging in physical activities, one can enhance his/her growth and development. In addition, an individual who engages in sports and recreational activities will be able to lead a healthy lifestyle and avoid the risk of having various health problems. 2. Social Development  Through participation in sport-related activities, one can acquire desirable social traits such as friendliness, cooperation, respect for the rights of others, sportsmanship, good leadership and followership, and lastly, honesty during game competition.  3. Emotional Development  There are worthwhile emotional traits that can be develop through participation in sports-related activities. Among these are self-confidence, self-control self-reliance, courage, determination, and personal discipline.  4. Mental Development  The individual improves his/her mental capacity by learning the mechanical principle underlying movements, acquiring knowledge and understanding of rules and strategies of games and sports, and discovering ways of improving his/her movements. Purpose of Physical Education  Why do you think we need to study PE and why is it included in the school curriculum? The following are the purpose of physical education (Andin 1988)  1. to develop optimum fitness and health in an individual so that he/she is capable of living the “good life” and using his/her maximum capacity to attain his/her fitness goals/  2. to produce individuals who can contribute to the economic well-being of a society through the following  a. Improvement of proper work habits and work attitudes, such as punctuality, cooperation, reliability, precision, accuracy, and open- mindedness.  b. Proper emphasis on problem-solving skills such as identifying a problem correctly in school and in business world:;  3. To train good leaders with moral integrity of the highest order and develop other desirable traits necessary for effective group participation essential to our society through the following:  A. an adequate systems of values that enable the individual to make moral choices or decisions needed in daily living and through;  B. Group participation in activities such as intramurals, extramural, play days, and sports festivals; 4. To develop creativity and innovativeness inspired by an abiding faith in God and love of country and fellowmen; 5. To instil among students a love of and pride for our rich cultural heritage, strive for their preservation, and develop an understanding of the culture of other to promote international brotherhood and unity  Physical Education Program  There are two related areas in a physical education program. They are the following:  1. Regular Program  2. Extra-class or recreation program Regular Program Extra – Curricular Program held during the schedule of P.E Extensions of the instructional class period; program; Attendance is required; Attendance is voluntary or not compulsory; Focuses in skills development Provides the opportunity for students to practice further and to apply the skills learned in the regular program. Activities under the Regular Program  1. Core Activities - these are skills and activities needed to carry out the objectives of the program  2. Related Activities – these are sometimes called enrichment activities. Theses are activities from allied areas or subjects in the curriculum.  3. Adaptive Activities - these refer to those activities, especially adapted to the need of special children such as the gifted, slow learners, culturally less, and handicapped. Activities under the Extra – Class Program  1. Intramurals – this refers to the competitions held within he school like, dance, gymnastics, volleyball, and other sports.  2. Extramurals – This refers to the competition among the teams from different schools or universities.  3. Field mass demonstration – This is a kind of activity wherein most, if not all, students participate for the purpose of informing the public of the activities in physical education.  4. Exhibition groups – these are special groups trained for certain events Legal Bases of Physical Education  Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution mandates the state to give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sport. Specifically, section 19, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides the legal bases for physical development  1. The state shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs. League competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry;  2. All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities through the country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other sector.