Physical Education’s is important such not end only on that premises more so, a new

makes it legally compulsory in most cultures, to endeavor has been well manifested in Presidential
develop character, promotes a healthy life style, Decree No. 6 which states that one of the
sets a person up for a happy and productive youth educational objectives of the Department of
life. 1987 Philippine Constitution Education is to encourage educational practitioner
to design, utilize and improve instructional
The 1987 Constitution is the utmost symbol
technology and develop or produce textbook and
of Philippine statehood. It is the central institution
other instructional materials leading to quality
in our political system. However, given the
education. Basic Physical Education in College
ignorance and indifference to our Constitution Day
the services Physical Education refers to the four
unraveled by my informal survey, it appears that
subjects given in the freshmen and sophomores in
the “democratic principles” and the “noble and lofty
the first four semester of their college work as
ideals” enshrined in this sublime document are not
stipulated in the DECS Order No. 58, series of
yet properly instilled in our hearts and minds. Of
1990. Cariaga (2016) Stated this declaration was
course, there are other more telling proofs which
made for the first time in the history a year
actually show that the constitutional spirit has yet
dedicated to the promulgation of sport and physical
to be infused in our political consciousness.
education worldwide, with particular emphasis on
Article 1 of the International Charter of men and women; also created sport and
Physical Education 1, Interdisciplinary Regional development goals conjunction with Millennium
Meeting of Experts on Physical Education, Development Goal. The first official inclusion of
UNESCO, Brisbane, Australia, 1982. States that: sport and physical activity as part of human rights
“The practice of Physical Education and Sports is was published in the 1978 International Charter of
Fundamental rights for all. And this right should not Physical Education and Sports as part of the
be treated as different in principle from the right to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
the adequate food, shelter and medical care. As Organization (UNESCO). “One of the essential
stated in Article XIV, Section 19, 1987 Constitution conditions for the effective exercise of the human
of the Republic of the Philippines, provides; “The rights is that everyone should be free to develop
state shall promote Physical Education and and preserve his or her physical, intellectual and
encourage sports program, league competition, moral powers, and that access to physical
and amateur sports including training for education and sport should consequently be
international competition to foster self-discipline, assured and guaranteed for all human beings. ”
teamwork and excellence for the development of a Republic Act No. 5708 An Act Providing for the
healthy and alert citizenry.” “All educational Promotion and Financing of an Integrated Physical
institution shall undertake regular sport activities Education and Sports Development Program for
throughout the country and in cooperation with the Schools in the Philippines Republic Act No.
athletic club and other sectors.” In the Filipino 5708 Congress of the Philippines 21 June 1969 Be
people develop a teaching system for Physical it enacted by the Senate and House of
Education. And all public and private school used Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
this teaching system to improve physical fitness, assembled:
self-discipline, strengthened peer relationship, and
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as
improvement of self-esteem and confidence of a
“The Schools Physical Education and Sports
person. As stated in the legal provision, the State
Development Act of 1969.”
encourage the development of healthy
communities as well as a healthy citizenry by SECTION 2. An integrated physical
promoting Physical Education which are education and sports development program in all
manifested in different forms such as sports schools in the Philippines shall be undertaken by
programs league completion in the provincial, the Department of Education in accordance with
regional and international arena. It is clearly stated the following guiding principles:
that government in itself adheres to this kind
(1) The goal of physical education is to
endeavor. This kind of development can be well
instill in young citizens a proper appreciation of the
manifested and employed in Physical Education
importance of physical development hand in hand
where in the citizens become aware of the benefits
with the mental development in individual and
of indulging in Physical Education and Sports. As
social activities;
the saying goes “Healthy body makes a healthy
mind and so it could reach out the communities as (2) The sports and other activities in a
well in general and in proper perspective. It does physical education program should provide
opportunities for the athletic development of through its Secretary with respect to the program
children and youth who have the competitive spirit of general physical fitness for pupils and students
as well as grace, coordination, stamina and and the program of health education in the present.
strength;
SECTION 4. There shall be created in the
(3) A well-rounded physical education Department of Education a Physical Education and
program must be addressed to physical growth, Sports Center Development Commission
social training, and personal, discipline for all composed of the assistant Secretary for Physical
pupils and students, as well as superior athletic Education, as Chairman the Director of Public
achievement for those who are psychologically Works, the Physical Director of the University of
inclined and physically gifted; and the Philippines, the three coordinators each
representing the Bureau of the Public Schools, the
(4) An integrated program for sports
Bureau of Vocational Education, and the Bureau of
development in the schools requires effective
Private Schools and the President of the Philippine
organizational planning and administration with Amateur Athletics Federation, as members.
provisions for adequate training facilities and
sustained stable financing. SECTION 5. The Assistant Secretary for
Physical Education shall oversee the promotion
SECTION 3. Pursuant to the guiding
and coordination of the school’s physical education
principles as herein above provided, the Secretary
and a sports development program under the
of education shall prescribe by regulation a
general supervision and control of the Secretary of
program of activities in the Bureau of Public
Education. The Physical Education and Sports
Schools, Bureau of Private Schools and the
Development Commission shall submit an annual
Bureau of Vocational Education which shall
report to the Secretary of Education who shall
include among others
make appropriate recommendations to the
(1) A program of health education and President and to the Congress. The Physical
nutrition with increased emphasis on food education coordinators shall promote and
production activities to augment and improve the coordinate the physical education and sports
pupils' and students' diets; development program in their respective bureaus
under the direction of the corresponding bureau
(2) A program of general physical fitness director.
for all pupils in the elementary and secondary
schools through an observance of a daily routine SECTION 6. Sports centers shall be
of calisthenics exercises and a separate daily established in cities, provincial capitals or in
period in the school program for physical education municipalities determined by the Commission
including folk dancing and gymnastics; upon the recommendation of the provincial board
or the city council, as the case may be, as the
(3) A program of competitive athletics in all sports center site for the province, which shall have
schools starting in the intermediate grades with a standard grounds and facilities for track and field
view to identifying promising athletes whose and ball games, gymnasia, swimming pools and
participation in individual and team athletics should dormitory and cafeteria. The Assistant Secretary
be further encouraged, developed and supervised for Physical Education shall oversee the promotion
more intensively in the secondary schools; and coordination of the school’s physical education
(4) a program of intramural and inter-unit and a sports development program under the
athletic competition within schools, districts and general supervision and control of the Secretary of
provinces prescribed by the three bureaus with Education.
proper recognition and incentive awards for SECTION 7. Within one year following the
outstanding performance in competitive activities; affectivity of this Act, the Department of Education
and shall undertake a five-year coach development
(5) An annual program of athletic program, in coordination with similar programs
competition within and among regions and in launched by the University of the Philippines, and
interscholastic or national meets formulated by the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF)
athletic associations organized by each bureau: and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, for the
Provided, That in the formulation of regulations the training of coaches in the Bureau of Public
Secretary of Education shall seek the Schools, Bureau of Private Schools, and the
recommendation of the Department of Health Bureau of Vocational Education.
 Physical Education aims to provide 4. Training for International
children and young people with learning Competitions: The constitutional text also
experiences that enable them to develop stresses the importance of providing training for
knowledge, motivation and competence to live a international competitions. This highlights the
physically active life; physically, morally, Philippines' aspiration to compete at an
intellectually and social within an education context international level in various sports and signifies
where students are valued and cared. the role of the state in supporting athletes'
Establishing and implementing high quality preparation for such events.
physical education (PE) programs can provide
5. Development of Self-Discipline,
students with the appropriate knowledge, skills,
Teamwork, and Excellence: The ultimate goals
behaviors, and confidence to be physically fit and
of promoting physical education and sports
healthy life style. High quality physical education is
programs are outlined: fostering self-discipline,
the cornerstone of a physical activity program. Also
teamwork, and excellence. These values are
evaluation is an important part of the education
considered crucial for personal development,
process. It is the way to act of making judgment
character building, and contributing positively to
around which education decision will be made
society.
meeting the needs of the students, the
effectiveness of teaching and the value of the
physical education program itself. The purpose of
this work text to help the faculty and students to 6. Healthy and Alert Citizenry: The
promote physical education program enhance the constitutional provision concludes by noting that
movement through exercise. the promotion of physical education and sports
contributes to the development of a healthy and
Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 alert citizenry. This recognizes that physical fitness
Philippine Constitution emphasizes the importance and wellness are not only beneficial for individuals
of physical education and sports in the but also have broader societal implications.
development of citizens. This section underscores
the role of the state in promoting physical
education, sports programs, and amateur sports In essence, Article XIV, Section 19 of the
competitions to achieve several important goals. 1987 Philippine Constitution recognizes the
Here are the essential points of this constitutional multifaceted benefits of physical education and
provision: sports. Beyond just physical fitness, these
1. Promotion of Physical Education: The activities are seen as a means to instill important
section begins by stating that the State shall values, enhance personal discipline, encourage
promote physical education. This highlights the teamwork, and promote excellence. By doing so,
government's responsibility to encourage and the Constitution envisions the creation of a
facilitate activities that contribute to physical fitness healthier, more capable, and more engaged
and overall well-being. citizenry that contributes positively to the nation's
progress and well-being.
2. Encouragement of Sports Programs:
In addition to promoting physical education, the
Constitution also emphasizes the need to
encourage sports programs. This involves
supporting and facilitating organized activities that
involve physical exertion and competition, with the
intention of fostering a culture of sportsmanship,
discipline, and health.
3. League Competitions and Amateur
Sports: The provision goes on to mention the
encouragement of "league competitions and
amateur sports." League competitions refer to
organized tournaments and contests involving
different teams or individuals. Amateur sports
signify that the emphasis is not solely on
professional sports but on creating opportunities
for people of various skill levels to participate.