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Definition of Physical Education
Physical Education (PE 101)
Laguna State Polytechnic University
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DEFINITION
- Physical education is a course taught in school that focuses on developing physical fitness and the ability to perform and enjoy day-to-day physical activities with ease.
**- ** instruction in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenic exercises to a course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics, and the performance and management of athletic games
HISTORY
A brief history of physical education in the United States would kick off in the nineteenth century. There was growing popularity of formal physical education programs all across Europe where calisthenics and gymnastics were all the rage. American schools looked to follow the European model by incorporating physical education into the curriculum for primary and secondary schools. And a brief history of physical education would not be complete with a consideration of institutes of higher education that gradually built up extremely successful sports programs.
How it began The brief history of physical education would start in just about 1820 when schools focused on gymnastics, hygiene training and care and development of the human body. By the year 1950, over 400 institutes had introduced majors in physical education. The Young Men's Christian Association launched its very first chapter in 1851 and focused on physical activities. Colleges were encouraged to focus on intramural sports particularly track, field and football. But physical education became a formal requirement following the civil war when many states opted to pass laws that required schools to incorporate a substantial physical education component into their curriculums. But it was not till 1970 that an amendment was made to the Federal Education Act that allowed women from high school and college to compete in athletic competitions. Sex-based discrimination was completely outlawed from government funded programs at this point.
**Physical Education in college ** College athletics received a major stimulus when a National Collegiate Athletic Association was created in the early twentieth centuries. There was a rise in popularity of sports within colleges and universities and funding greatly increased. Colleges took great pride in their athletic programs and sports scholarships became a norm. There was also a surge in people who enrolled in sports education programs to meet the growing demand for professionals in the field.
**Decline in Physical Education ** But this is not meant to imply that the history of physical education has been all rosy. Late in the twentieth century there was certainly a decline in the commitment to physical education. The growing offering of extra subjects and electives in schools means that the shift was focusing away from physical education and towards academics. The country also faced a recession around 1970 and 1980 and the dearth of government funding means that physical education programs were often the first to be cut from schools and universities.
The modern age But recent awareness of the need for balanced curriculums particularly given the national concern over the state of obesity and children's attention towards non-physical activities like video games has brought physical education back in the spotlight. The government has re-signaled its commitment to physical education by making it mandatory in public schools in early classes. But it remains an elective at the high school level. One of the most interesting developments in the history of physical education has been how the definition of physical education has evolved. While it only encompassed traditional sports in the beginning, it now includes several less physical activities such as yoga and meditation which are considered critical to helping students develop a sense of control in such a stressful age.
OBJECTIVES
Demonstrate fine motor skills with purpose and control. Demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms. Apply movement concepts and principals to the learning and development of motor skills. Exhibit a physically active lifestyle. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings. Demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. Understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-confidence through participation in new activities in exploring physical capabilities.
IMPORTANCE
proper growth and development of organs.
physical education helps to build proportionate muscular body and personality.
physical education develops mental ability.
physical education develops social quality.
physical education provides the atmosphere for pleasing to the mind{Recreation}.
physical helps to utilize the leisure time.
Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, [1] moderate-vigorous physical exercise,[2] and sufficient rest.[
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
A physical fitness test is a test designed to measure physical strength, agility, and endurance.
COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
1 - Body Composition - Is the ratios of muscle, fat, and bone. It is usually measured as a percentage of fat. Bouyancy is the standard that all body composition measurement techniques are judged by. Different types of measurements are electric impedance, skin fold.
2- Flexibility - The ability to bend. It can be measured in the range of motion of different joints.
3 - Cardiovascular Endurance - How much oxygen the heart and lungs can deliver to the body while moving for an extended length of time.
4 - Muscular Endurance - The length of time a muscle can move a weight for an period of time.
5 - Muscular Strength - How much weight a muscle can move.
Definition of Physical Education
Course: Physical Education (PE 101)
University: Laguna State Polytechnic University
