COURSE SYLLABUS

PATHFIT 101- MOVEMENT COMPETENCY TRAINING

1st Semester, Academic Year 2024-2025

Part I
PHILOSOPHY Total human development with appropriate competencies

VISION A globally competitive university

MISSION Provides high quality instruction, research and extension

GOAL To lead in transforming human resources into productive self-

reliant citizens and responsible leaders

Graduate DMMMSU aims to produce highly competent, specialized and

Attributes globally competitive professionals. This is operationalized into
graduate attributes that should be attained by the time students
will graduate from the University.
1. Professionally competent
Exemplify the competencies and value required of their
professions;
2. Committed and responsible leader
Demonstrate professional, social and ethical responsibility
consistent with their roles as local and global citizens;
3. Effective communicator and collaborator
Can effectively communicate and work in multi-disciplinary
teams;
4. Critical thinker and innovator
Use relevant information and research drawn facts in
rendering sound decisions and developing insights for new
knowledge;
5. Reflective lifelong learner
Engage in lifelong learning for continuous professional
growth and development; and
6. Responsible environment steward
Manage a sustainable environment, promoting peace and
prosperity for mankind.
Core Values SERVICE: Service to our stakeholders
PRODUCTIVITY: Productivity with passion for work
EXCELLENCE: Excellence in our programs through scholarly
undertakings
COMMITMENT: Commitment in delivering our mandates
INNOVATIVENESS: Innovation towards attaining operative
systems, breakthroughs, and milestone
ADVOCACY: Advocacy in transforming lives
LEADERSHIP: Leadership for transformation, Empowerment,
and sustainable development

Program The minimum standards for the BPEd degree program

Outcomes
a. PO1-Disciplinal Knowledge:
Apply scientific and evidence-based practices critical to the
educational and learning processes.
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b. PO2-Movement and Competency and Proficiency:

1. Demonstrate skillful performance in a variety of physical
activities.
2. Adapt performance to variety of physical activity settings
(e.g., formal classes, recreational, and competitive).

c. PO3-Curriculum and Program Planning, Implementation,

Monitoring and Evaluation:
1. Critically examine the curriculum (e.g. content, pedagogy
and assessments) and program, and enhance (e.g. innovate)
them necessarily.
2. Plan and implement safe and effective physical activity
programs to address the needs of individual and groups in
school and/or non-school settings.
3. Monitor and evaluate physical activity programs in school
and/or non-school settings.
4. Use appropriate assessments in, as and for student or client
learning.
5. Use information, media and technology in pedagogy and for
lifelong learning.

d. PO4-Professional Accountability and Responsibility:

1. Demonstrate firm work/professional ethics.
2. Cultivate solidarity by working and dealing with/relating to
others harmoniously.
3. Promote the advancement of the profession by making
sense of and getting involved in current discourse that impact
on the profession.
4. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional
development.

e. PO5-Communication:
1. Communicate effectively with PE practitioners, other
professionals and stakeholders.
2. Use oral, written, and technology formats deftly.
Course Credit 2 units

Course This course introduces the fundamental movement patterns that

Description consist of locomotor and non-locomotor skills, which are integrated
with core trainings to meet the demands of functional fitness and
physical activity performances. Emphasis will be on exercise
progression and regression for the prevention of illness and the
adaption of movement competencies through independent physical
activity pursuits. In conjunction with fitness and wellness concepts,
exercise, and healthy eating principles, a periodic evaluation of
one’s level of fitness and physical activity, as well as eating
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patterns will be conducted to monitor one’s progress and

achievement of personal fitness and dietary goals.
Contact 2hours/week
Hours/Week

Course N/A
Prerequisite/s

Course At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
Outcomes
1. Identify and explain the contributions of physical education to
the life of an individual;
2. Perform motor-learning activities;
3. Perform physical activity relates to health-related components
of fitness and skill-related components of fitness;
4. Understand the effects of exercise, construct and demonstrate
an exercise following the three (3) phases of exercise program;
5. Demonstrate choreographed routines of aerobic exercises;
6. Perform basic aerobic movements and skills accurately;
7. Realize and appreciate the importance of physical fitness and
wellness in the human body.

Course 1. Quizzes
Requirements 2. Assignments
3. Recitation
4. Seatwork
5. Practicum
6. Midterm and Final examinations

Grading System
Class Standing
 Learning Activities 60%
 Summative Test
Midterm/Final Exam 40%

Mid Term Grade = Class Standing (60%) + Mid Term Exam (40%)
Final Term Grade = Class Standing (60%) + Final Term Exam (40%)
FINAL GRADE = 40 % Mid Term Grade + 60% Final Term Grade

Part II

Course Outline and Timeframe

Time Frame Course Content/Subject Matter

 PVMGO
2 Hours  Introduction to Physical Education
1. Legal Basis of Physical Education in the Curriculum

 Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

 CMO no. 40 s. 2021

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2. Importance of PATHFIT

 PARQ Test
3. Physical Fitness

 Fitness Concept
 Fitness Components
o Health-related Fitness Components
 Skill-related Fitness Components
2 Hours Fitness Diet
Physical Fitness Test Measurements (Pre-test)
2 Hours  Body Mass Index
 Girth Measurement
 Body Fat
 Muscle Strength and Endurance
 Aerobic Capacity
 FITT Principles
2 Hours  Training Principles
 The Exercise Program
o Warm-Up Exercises
o Stretching
o Exercise proper
o Cool Down
 Non-Locomotor Skill Activities
8 Hours  Bracing the core
 Breathing
 Dead bug
 Hip Bridge
 Rolling
 Bird Dog Series
 Press Up
 Scapular protraction & retraction, YTW
 Plank Series
 Foundational core squat/series, split squat, lateral squat, and
split stance deadlift
2 Hours MIDTERM EXAMINATION
 Mobility Training
 Hip
 T-spine
10 Hours
 Hip and Shoulder
 Hip, shoulder, and t-spine
 Locomotor skills Activities
 Crawling series
 Jumping and Landing
 Running
 Linear
 Lateral
4 Hours Circuit Training
2 Hours Physical Fitness Test Measurements (Post-test)
2 Hours FINAL EXAMINATION

References:
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Books:

Delvin, R. K. (2022). Exercise and Physical Activity: From Health Benefits to Fitness
Crazes. New York: Bloomsbury Publishing USA, Oct 18, 2022.

Fahey, T., Insel, P., Roth, W. (2022). Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical
Fitness and Wellness. US: McGraw-Hill US Higher Ed ISE, Mar 22, 2022.

McGrath, S. (2020). Be para Fit: The 4-Week Formula for Elite Physical Fitness.
London, GB, London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Jan 23, 2020.

UA&P (2022) PATHFIT 1 - A training by the Faculty of the University of Asia and the
Pacific in partnership with the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University.

Sinicki, A. (2022). Adaptive Training: Building a Body That's Fit for Function (Men's
Health and Fitness, Functional Movement, Lifestyle Fitness Equipment). La
Vergne: Mango Media, Dec 13, 2022.

Suggested Readings:

Hyson, S. (2018). The Men's Fitness Exercise Bible 101 Best Workouts to Build Muscle,
Burn Fat, and Sculpt Your Best Body Ever!

Martin, C. (2015). Yoga for Beginners: 35 Simple Yoga Poses to Calm Your Mind and
Strengthen Your Body.

Mackey, J. (2017). The whole Food Diet – The Lifesaving Plan for Health and
Longevity.

Mechikoff, R. A. (2020). A history and philosophy of sport and physical education:

From ancient civilizations to the modern world. New York: McGraw-Hill
Education

Naternicola, N. (2015) Fitness: Steps to Success. USA: Human Kinetics. Inc

Santana, J.C. (2018). JC’s Total Body Transformation: The very best workouts for
strength, fitness, and function

Online Resources:

[EZ LINK].(2020, September 3). MAPEH - Physical Education - Locomotor and Non-
locomotor Movements[video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg-
1CawCTDA&t=313s

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Department of Health & Human Services. (2015, February 28). Exercise programs.
Retrieved June 25, 2020, from
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/exercise-programs

Equipment, E. (n.d.). All About Fitness-Best prices on Treadmills, Home Gyms,

Exercise Equipment. Retrieved June 25, 2020, from
http://www.allaboutfitness.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@rustyen20/videos

Prepared by:

RUSTY S. LICLICAN FRANCIS M. ALABAG MARY GRACE M. RONQUILLO

Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor

KENNETH PAUL B. GALLEMA RONALYN B. SOLIVEN ANA MARIA L. DEMOT

Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor

RALPH CHRISTIAN M. CARUNGAY MAY CRISTINA T. MABALOT

Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor

CARL JORDAN B. SISON JING Y. BUGUELIS ROBERT PHILIP B. ALON

Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor

HUNARD M. TOMAS JEANBOY B. FLORES JR. JEDDAHLYN B. FALYAO

Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor Instructor/Professor

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

JOCELYN A. FLORESCA NONA M. RIVERA

Chairperson, BPED Dean, College of Education
Date: Date:

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