PATHFIT 1 REVIEWER

AIZLE PORSCHE BSTM 1B

There was a time when Physical Education was considered as education of the physical

muscular physique was considered as a physical educated body.

The modern perception of physical education is education through physical activities.

education through “movement”. (physical education idiom)

JOHN DEWEY- The founder of the theory Learning by doing

LEARNING BY DOING- Is the idea that we learn more when we actually DO the activity.

Physical education is an integral part of the education program purposely to promote the optimum development of the
individual.

(not only physically also emotionally, socially, and mentally)

Legal bases of teaching Physical Education in the Philippines Setting

Article 14 Section 19 (1) & (2) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that:

The state shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions and amateur sports, including
training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy and
alert citizenry.

All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in cooperation with athletic club
and other sectors.

BIOLOGIC FUNCTION

Refers to the enhancement of the individuals’ growth and development through body movement

INTERGRATIVE FUNCTION

Refers to the personality integration achieved through participation in properly selected physical activities.

SOCIAL FUNCTION

Refers to the transmitting values and standards that are consisted with the needs and ideals of the society.

OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1. KNOWLEDGE- it enhances critical thinking how activities are done

2. PHYSICAL FITNESS - improves and maintains the workload of the individual without staggering and undue fatigue

3. SOCIAL- to understand oneself; to get along with others for effective living.

4. MOTOR SKILLS- learning of the fundamental skills in participation of sports and games.

5. AESTHETIC- what is pleasurable to the senses.

6. NATIONALISM- preservation of cultural heritage through revival of indigenous

WHAT IS THE MAJOR GOAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION?

In the field of Physical Education, the concept of fitness has implications for physical, social, emotional and mental well-being.

FITNESS is the ability to live a healthy, satisfying, and useful life.

a major goal of physical education is FITNESS.

PHYSICAL FITNESS- is a part of the total fitness that includes the mental, emotional, and social aspects

- the ability to perform one’s daily task efficiently

1Being able to perform one’s daily task without getting too tired before the end of the day.
Enjoying leisure time in some form of recreational activities.
Meeting emergency demands.

COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

1. Health Related Fitness is a function of body’s adaptation to exercise.

There are five (5) components of Health-related Fitness.

1. MUSCULAR STRENGTH- refers to the ability of the muscles to exert maximum effort in brief duration.

o ISOMETRIC CONTRACTIONS
- A type of contractions in which the muscles are contracted against an immovable resistance.
- The exercise provides maximum contraction of muscle
o ISOTONIC CONTRACTIONS
- are voluntary contractions in which muscles shorten and lengthen alternately.
o ISOKINETIC CONTRACTIONS
- are similar to isotonic contractions but the muscles are exposed to fixed machine.

2. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE- ability of the muscles to endure a sub maximal effort for a prolonged period of time.

3. CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE- ability of the heart, blood vessels and lungs to adapt to physical exertion for
prolonged duration.

4. FLEXIBILITY- ability of the muscles and joints to go through a full range motion.

5. BODY COMPOSITION- refers to the proportion of the lean body mass to fat body mass

o SOMATOTYPES or BODY TYPING- is a system of classifying an individual according to the shape of the body.
1. ECTOMORPH- an ectomorph body type is characterized as lean and small body build with greater surface
area to mass ratio.

2. MESOMORPH - type of body has a relative predominance of muscles. The bones are usually large and
heavy with massive limbs

3. ENDOMORPH - is characterized by a relative predominance of soft roundness and large digestive viscera.

There are five (5)components of Performance-related Fitness.

1. BALANCE- Is the ability to maintain equilibrium in relation to changes in body position.

2. COORDINATION - is the harmonious working relationship between the skeletal muscle and nerves

3. AGILITY- the ability to quickly shift or change direction of the body from one point to another.

4. SPEED- ability move from one point to another in the shortest possible time.

5. POWER- the ability to perform one maximum effort in a short period of time.

IPSI LATERAL-appearing on or affecting the same side of the body.

CONTRALATERAL- occurring on or acting on conjuction with a part on the opposite side of the body

PRONE POSITION- is a body position where a person lies flat on their stomach, with their chest down and
their back up.

SUPINE POSITION- a body position where a person lies flat on their back, with their face and chest facing
upwards.

1. Dead bag
2. Bird dog
3. Pres up
4. Plank series
a. Height plank
b. Low plank
c. Side plank