Module 1

Module 1
Concepts of Physical Education,

Physical Fitness and Movement
OBJECTIVES
1. Define and discuss the meaning of Physical Education, Physical Fitness, and Movement
2. Identify and explain the objectives of Physical Education, Physical Fitness, and Movement.
3. Apply physical activities in daily life to obtain fitness and wellness.
KEY CONCEPTS
Physical Education is an integral part of the educational program designed to promote the optimum
development of an individual physically, mentally, socially and emotionally through total body
movement in the performance of properly selected physical activities (Andin, 1988).
Physical fitness refers to the ability to perform daily tasks vigorously and alertly, with energy reserved
for enjoying leisure time activities and meeting emergency demands.
Movement the ability to move from one place or position to another.
ACTIVATE
As an Introduction, each one should state his/her name and his/her health regimen including
type of food eaten daily.
Example: Hi! My name is Sonny Jay Sarmiento, your professor in this subject. To keep myself
healthy, I do exercises 30 minutes daily, drink 8 glasses of water a day, get enough rest and eat fruits
and vegetables in every meal.
ACQUIRE
OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND MOVEMENT
Physical Education is an integral part of the educational program designed to promote the
optimum development of an individual physically, mentally, socially and emotionally through total body
movement in the performance of properly selected physical activities (Andin, 1988). It also develops
students’ confidence and generic skills, especially those of collaboration, communication, creativity,
critical thinking and aesthetic appreciation. These, together with the nurturing of positive values and
attitudes in PE, provide a good foundation for students’ lifelong and life-wide learning.
1. Teaching Essential Body Management Skills

The most well-known goal of any physical education class is to promote movement but
there is more to this aspiration than breaking students out of a stationary lifestyle. P.E. classes
teach children skills that they will use throughout their entire lives.
For many younger children, physical education classes offer their first chance to learn about
the relationships between nutrition, exercise, and health, while acquiring basic body management
skills such as:
The ability to stop and start on signal

 Spatial awareness
 Body part identification
 Balance and control
Though these skills may not seem as crucial as literacy and numeracy, the absence of them
can result in sedentary children who feel too “clumsy” to engage in any regular activity. After time,
the inability to develop mature motor skills can cultivate sedentary adults, who struggle to achieve
career goals or lack self-confidence.
1. Promoting Physical Fitness
Quality instruction from dedicated educators helps children develop fundamental motor
patterns. But it is also important for teaching students that being active can be a fun, natural habit.
The more these young students consider physical fitness a natural part of their daily
schedule, the more likely they are to be engaged in fitness as they age leading to a healthier
lifestyle.
While physical education isn’t the only factor helping children get active, it can be a useful
way to help them uncover new skills and discover activities that they enjoy. By exploring a range of
sports and fitness solutions, from gymnastics to running and climbing, physical educators give
students a chance to find the activity that appeals most to them giving children their own personal
tool in the fight against obesity.
2. Developing Teamwork, Sportsmanship, and Cooperation

Physical education allows children to experience healthy social interactions, teaching
cooperation through group activities, and encouraging teamwork through identification as one part
of a team. These social skills stay with children throughout their lives, increasing the chance that
they’ll become involved in their communities, take leadership roles, and build lasting relationships.
Social skills develop confidence, contributing to academic performance and mental health.
When students are stressed, they struggle to focus and manage their emotions properly.
Physical activity is a great way to relieve stress, promoting positive mental health and enhanced
learning aptitude. Although reduced time for physical education is often justified as a way to help
students spend more time in the classroom, studies have shown that regular activity during the
school day links to higher concentration levels, more composed behavior, and happier students.
Why is physical activity important?
Regular physical activity provides young people with important physical, mental and social
health benefits, these include:
1. healthy growth and development

2. strong bones and muscles
3. control of weight and body composition
4. improved posture
5. improved cardiovascular health
6. reduced blood cholesterol
7. opportunities to make friends and enhance self- esteem
8. reduced stress, depression and anxiety
Activity
Challenge Yourself
Name ______________________________________________Date:_____________________
PE Professor________________________________________ PE Schedule ________________
Direction: Complete the following Five-Day Physical Activity Recall table, indicating the
 days/dates you engaged in physical activities (two of the five days must be weekend days)
 types of physical activities in which you participated
 amount of time (hours: minutes) you spent participating in activities of various intensity:
 Light activities: You begin to notice your breathing, but talking is fairly easy.
 Moderate activities: You can hear yourself breathe, but can still talk.
 Vigorous activities: You are breathing heavily. It is difficult to talk.
Once you have completed the table, answer the questions that follow.
Five-Day Physical Activity Recall
Day/ Physical Amount of Time (hours: minutes) and Perceived Exertion

Date Activity
Light Moderate Vigorous
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Total
Time
1. Is the amount of time and type of physical activity identified in the table above an accurate
reflection of your physical activity profile? Why or why not?
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2. Are you satisfied with the amount of daily activities you do? Why or why not?
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Concepts of Physical Education,

Movement the ability to move from one place or position to another.

1. Teaching Essential Body Management Skills

The ability to stop and start on signal

1. Promoting Physical Fitness

2. Developing Teamwork, Sportsmanship, and Cooperation

Why is physical activity important?

1. healthy growth and development

Five-Day Physical Activity Recall

Day/ Physical Amount of Time (hours: minutes) and Perceived Exertion

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