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Legal Bases of Physical Education

Physical education is a vital part of students' education that helps improve academic performance, mental alertness, and enthusiasm for learning. It is a basic human right to practice physical education, as stated by UNESCO and the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, which requires its inclusion in school curricula. The legal basis for physical education ensures students have opportunities to develop motor skills and a healthy lifestyle through sports, while also experiencing benefits like stress relief, teamwork, and appreciation for physical fitness.

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Legal Bases of Physical Education

Physical education is a vital part of students' education that helps improve academic performance, mental alertness, and enthusiasm for learning. It is a basic human right to practice physical education, as stated by UNESCO and the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, which requires its inclusion in school curricula. The legal basis for physical education ensures students have opportunities to develop motor skills and a healthy lifestyle through sports, while also experiencing benefits like stress relief, teamwork, and appreciation for physical fitness.

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Introduction

Physical Education is a vital part of the total education of all individuals throughout


their academic journey. Physical education renders meaningful learning
experiences which help in the enhancements of every student's academic
performance, mental alertness, readiness, and enthusiasm for learning.
Objectives

After studying this module, you should be able to:


 identify the legal bases of physical education.
 explain the objectives and purpose of physical education.

LEGAL BASES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION


As human beings, our human body consists of muscles used for muscular
mobility and will therefore, require an environment that allows for continuous
bodily movement. Basically, the human body needs not only food, but also physical
activities for maximum functionality. While it is true that health is measured in
terms of different aspects other than the physical dimension, physical educators
reiterate that physical wellness precedes sound body and mind. This has become
the core principle of Physical Education and is constantly instilled among the
students.

The International Charter of Physical Education and Sport UNESCO (United


Nations Educations, Scientific and Cultural Organization) states that
the practice of physical education and sports is a basic right for
all. The right to improve people's physical, intellectual and moral prowess through
physical education and sport must be ensured within the educational system and in
other aspects of social life. To do this, a legal framework is drafted relative to the
inclusion of physical education within the school curricula.

Article I, International Charter of Physical Education and Sports, UNESCO Paris,


1978 and Recommendation International Disciplinary Regional Meeting Experts on
Physical Education, UNESCO, Brisbane, 1982-

“The practice of physical education and sports is a fundamental right of all...”

“And this right should not be treated a different in principle from the right
adequate food, shelter, medical care.”

Article XIV, Section 19, 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
“The state shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs
league competitions and amateur sports including training for international
competition to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development
of a healthy and alert citizenry.”

“All educations institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout


the country and in cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.

Based on these legal premises, physical education provides students avenues to


practice motor skills for games such as basketball, volleyball, tennis and swimming,
among others. Sport is an inherent part of a person’s life. Aside from the
enhancement of various physical skills, sports also contributes to the development
of an optimistic mind or positive thinking, which is essential for a person to endure
difficulties. Through sports, people are afforded an opportunity to release excessive
energy in a healthy process, thus, overcoming stress or depression.

Furthermore, Physical Education is necessary to meet the constantly changing


lifestyle of people and diminish people's over-dependence on technology for
perceived relaxation out of engaging into online leisure activities. Most people
have relied on technology that they have forgotten what it was like to be physically
active. Through physical education, students may realize the significance and
benefits of being physically fit, encouraging them to enjoy living a healthier lifestyle
through active physical engagement.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION


 Physical Development

Through the carefully selected physical activities an individual who participates


actively will develop and maintain good healthy and optimum level of physical
fitness.
 Social Development

Physical education provides more than just exercise for students. Students learn
communication skills and how to collaborate together as a group.
 Emotional Development
Through physical education activities the students gradually learn to manage
their selves and acts wisely with courage when exposed in stressful and emotional
situations.
 Mental Development

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 student’s development their ability
to analyze body movements, skills and game situations.
 Spiritual Development

Integrated efforts by health and physical education programs can highlight the
importance of spiritual concepts like critical awareness, contemplation, purposeful
living, nature, acceptance, transparency, awareness, tolerance, resiliency,
experience, community, and the critical role of the body, mind, and spirit to holistic
health.

THE PURPOSE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION


 To involve the learner in a wide range of movement, knowledge and skill-
building experiences.
 To contribute to the learner’s growing value system and his/her development
of responsible attitude and behavior essential to a healthy lifestyle.
 To promote understanding of and appreciation for the differences among
people in physical activity settings.
 To develop the habit of regularly participating in physical activity as part of
health-enhancing personal fitness plan.
 To expand options for wise use of leisure time.

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