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This course covers training in different movement

patterns and core engagement in conjunction with principles of
healthy eating and a physically active life. Students will be able to
adapt and transfer the movement competency in different contexts.
(i.e. use of training materials)

Week 1 Physical Education

Lesson Title Concept of Physical Education
Learning Explain the concept of physical education and
Outcome(s) perform physical activity/exercise
Time Frame

LEARNING INTENT!

Terms to Ponder

Physical Education is teaching proper body movements to develop

the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of an
individual through well selected physical activities (Dimapilis et. Al.,
2009).
Physical activity is bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles
that requires the expenditure of energy and produces progressive
health benefits.
Exercise is a type of physical activity that requires planned,
structured, and repetitive bodily movement to improve or maintain
one or more components of physical fitness.
Physical Fitness has been defined as the ability to carry out daily
tasks with vigor and alertness without undue fatigue and with ample
energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and to meet unforeseen
emergencies. (Paz et. Al., 2004).

Essential Content

Concept of Physical Education

Instructions in various kinds of physical activity promote the physical
development and well-being of the individual. Physical Education is
generally taught from pre-school, elementary, secondary and college
levels. It is a course in the curriculum which utilizes the learning
medium of large muscle activities in a play or movement exploration
setting such us organized sports, gymnastics, dance, aquatics and
calisthenics.
Physical Education aims to help students develop skills and good
habits. It assists in developing skilled, smart, happy, competent and
intelligent individuals. It refers to the enhancement of the individual’s
growth and development through total body movements. The
informal nature of the activities in physical education class provides
relaxation and relief from strains and tensions. Physical education
activities teach students to work as part of a team or as individuals
in a wide variety of play-like and competitive activities. It provides
opportunities for socialization as well as for the development of the
mental capacities of the individual.
In general, Physical Education is teaching proper body movements to
develop the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects
of an individual through well selected physical activities (Dimapilis
et. Al., 2009).

Abundant scientific research over the last three decades has

established a distinction between physical activity and exercise.
Physical activity is bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles
that requires the expenditure of energy and produces progressive
health benefits. Physical activity typically requires only light to-
moderate intensity of effort. Examples of physical activity are walking
to and from work, taking the stairs instead of elevators and
escalators, gardening, doing household chores, dancing and washing
the car by hand. Physical inactivity, by contrast, implies a level of
activity that is lower than that required to maintain good health.
Exercise is a type of physical activity that requires planned,
structured, and repetitive bodily movement to improve or maintain
one or more components of physical fitness. Examples of exercises
are walking, running, cycling, aerobics, swimming, and strength
training. Exercise is viewed as an activity requires a vigorous
intensity effort.

Proper Warm-up
To get the most from your stretching session, you need to warm up
properly. And keep in mind that stretching is not a warming up!
Start your aerobic warm-up at 40% of your maximum heart rate,
which should feel like an easy pace, and then progress to about 60%
of your maximum heart rate, warming up benefits stretching by
improving your coordination, increasing elasticity and raising your
level of body awareness.

Warm-up to Cool-down
Cold muscles are susceptible to strains, pulls, and tears, so before
you begin any workout session, it’s best to “thaw out” your muscles.
To get the most from your run, take the time to warm up before you
set out and cool down when you stop. Proper stretching leads to
better performance and should be a key component of both your pre-
run routine and your post run cool-down. Never stretch cold muscles,
which are more prone to injury. To warm up before a prerun stretch,
take just 5 minutes to run in place, skip or do a few push-ups any
activity that gets the heart pumping and blood flowing into muscles.
After your run, again take a few minutes to perform some stretching
exercises.

Objectives of Physical Education

The objectives of Physical Education are focused on the acquisition
of those skills through the following aspects of development:
Physical Development Aspect focuses on the acquisition and
development of physical skills which can increase one’s capability to
enjoy lifetime recreational pursuit. This is attained through regular
exercises and participation in varied vigorous activities.
Mental Development Aspect through physical education activities,
the learners acquire knowledge and understanding of rules and
strategies of the games, sports and dance instructions. Varied
activities in physical education help the students develop their ability
to 7nalyse body movements, skills and game situation.
Emotional Development Aspect physical education activities provide
opportunities for self-expression and emotional mastery. People who
have more positive feeling about physical activities are said to have
positive balance of feelings. A positive balance of feeling increase the
chances that a person will develop self-confidence, self-reliance and
self-control. Positive character traits like courage and discipline are
most likely to become part of an individual’s life.

Social Development Aspect physical activity often promotes the

opportunity to be with other people. It is in this social experience that
many appreciate the importance of physical education activities.
Through active participation in the activities, positive and desirable
traits are developed like cooperation, sportsmanship, friendliness,
good leadership, respect for others and honesty in a group
competition.

Physical Fitness has been defined as the ability to carry out daily
tasks with vigor and alertness without undue fatigue and with ample
energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and to meet unforeseen
emergencies. A good level of fitness is important for leading a healthy
life. Aside from providing you with energy for work, leisure, and
emergencies, physical fitness aids in the prevention of hypo kinetic
diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, and
others. It may also help us to make the most of our mental capacities,
feel good and energetic, and make the most of what life has to offer
(Paz et. Al., 2004).
The Specific Components of Physical Fitness
Organic Vigor – refers to the cardiovascular respiratory efficiency
which contributes to the ability to resist disease.
Cardio respiratory Endurance – the ability of the lungs and heart to
take in and transport adequate amounts of oxygen to the working
muscles, allowing activities that involve large muscle masses to be
performed over a long period of time.
Muscular Endurance – the ability of the muscles to apply a sub
maximal force repeatedly or to sustain a muscular contraction for a
certain period of time.
Muscular Strength – the maximal one-effort force that can be
extended against a resistance.
Flexibility – the functional capacity of a joint to move through a full
range of motion.
Speed – the ability of the individual to make a successive movement
of the same kind in the shortest period of time.
Agility – the ability of the individual to change position in space; also
refers to quickness of movement.
Power – refers to muscular power which is the ability to release
maximum force in the shortest period of time; the ability of the
muscles to exert effort.
Balance – the ability of the individual to control organic equipment
neuromuscularly.
Coordination – the ability to use senses all together with the body
parts performing their tasks smoothly and accurately.
Reaction Time – it is the time it takes to perform an action once a
person realizes the need to act. People with good reaction time can
make fast starts in tracking, swimming or to dodge a fast attack in
fencing or karate. Good reaction time is also necessary for one’s own
safety while one is driving or walking.

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