Physical Education: PE 01 Physical Fitness and Related Activities
Physical Education: PE 01 Physical Fitness and Related Activities
Physical Education: PE 01 Physical Fitness and Related Activities
Education
PE 01
Physical fitness and Related Activities
INTRODUCTION
TO PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
What is Physical Education?
Physical Education is "education through the physical".
It aims to develop students' physical competence and
knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to
use these to perform in a wide range of activities
associated with the development of an active and
healthy lifestyle.
Objectives of Physical Education
Physical Development
The acquisition of physical skills can
motivate an individual to participate
further in physical activities: Hence,
healthy growth and development of
each learner will be enhanced.
Social Development
Participation in PE activities provides
opportunities for the acquisition and
practice of desirable social traits necessary
for adjustment to happy living and to the
social life in general.
Emotional Development
The informal nature of physical education
offers opportunities for the development of
expression and emotional traits needed for
emotional mastery like:
• Self Confidence
• Self Control
• Self Reliance
• Courage
• Determination
• Personal Discipline
Mental development
Individual develops his mental capacities as
he learns the mechanical principles of
underlying movement, as the learner
acquires knowledge and understanding of
rules strategies of games and sports as well
as dance instructions, as he discovers ways
of improving his movements in gymnastics
and dance, and the ability to analyze and
give judgments.