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**Physical Education** --is an Integral part of the educational program designed to promote the optimum development of an individual physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. **Republic act no. 5708**. An act providing for the promotion and financing of an integrated physical ed...

**Physical Education** --is an Integral part of the educational program designed to promote the optimum development of an individual physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. **Republic act no. 5708**. An act providing for the promotion and financing of an integrated physical education and sports development program for the schools in the Philippines. ***Physical education (PE) offers numerous benefits for students, contributing to their overall development. Here are some key advantages:*** 1. [**Physical Health and Fitness:** PE helps students maintain a healthy weight, build and strengthen muscles, and improve cardiovascular health](https://blog.edways.com/learning-hub/the-5-key-benefits-of-physical-education-in-schools) 2. **Mental and Emotional Well-being:** Exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters. [This can reduce stress and anxiety, promoting mental clarity and emotional balance](https://blog.edways.com/learning-hub/the-5-key-benefits-of-physical-education-in-schools). 3. **Social Skills and Teamwork:** Participating in team sports and activities teaches students about cooperation, leadership, and effective communication. These social skills are vital for personal and professional success. 4. **Academic Performance:** [Regular physical activity enhances cognitive functions like concentration, memory, and creativity, leading to better performance in academic subjects](https://blog.edways.com/learning-hub/the-5-key-benefits-of-physical-education-in-schools). 5. **Lifelong Habits:** PE instills lifelong habits of regular exercise. By exposing students to various sports and physical activities, it encourages them to find activities they enjoy, fostering a lifelong commitment to health and fitness. 6. **Motor Skills Development:** Activities like throwing, catching, jumping, and running enhance hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility, which are essential for overall physical development. 7. **Self-Esteem and Confidence:** Achievements in sports and physical activities provide a sense of accomplishment, boosting self-esteem and confidence. 8. **Addressing Health Challenges:** With rising concerns over childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles, PE plays a critical role in combating these issues by providing a structured environment for regular physical activity. 9. **Inclusivity and Respect:** Inclusive PE classes where students of all abilities participate together foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding **7 PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING** 1. **BALANCE PRINCIPLE:** Dictates that all training must be properly proportioned in order to achieve optimum results. - Training Activities - Training Intensity 2. **INDIVIDUALIZATION PRINCIPLE-** Dictates that sports training should be adjusted according to each athlete's characteristics and needs. - Set clear goals - Test - Optimize shortcomings - Gender differences - Positive motivation -- negative feedback -- positive output 3. **OVERLOAD PRINCIPLE-** A basic sports fitness training concept. - Increase loads gradually and progressively - Test maximums - Avoid muscular fitness - Allow ample recovery time 4. **RECOVERY PRINCIPLE-** Dictates that athletes need adequate time to rest from training and competition. 5. **REVERSIBILITY PRINCIPLE-** Means that an athlete can lose the effects of training when they stop. 6. **SPECIFICITY PRINCIPLE-** Key to developing effective fitness training programs for sports. It also underlies how athletes learn sports skills. This principle is sometimes misinterpreted. 7. **TRANSFER PRINCIPLE-** Defined as the influence of previous experience on learning new skills or performing skills in new contexts. In this principle, effects may be positive, negative, or zero when there is no influence at all. **FITT PRINCIPLE** **F-** Frequency (HOW OFTEN you exercise) **I-** Intensity (HOW HARD you exercise) **T-** Time (HOW LONG you exercise) **T-** Type (WHAT KIND of exercise you do)