THE HISTORY OF PHYSICAL THE LEGAL BASIS OF

EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The history of physical education dates The legal basis of Physical

back to ancient Greece, where competition Education in the Philippines can be
and intensity were second nature. During found in the Philippine Constitution
this time, Physical Education proved to be of 1987, Article 14 section 19. It
important because it was a necessity in states that: 
training both Greek soldiers and athletes.
For children, physical education and 1.) The state shall promote physical
training would begin when they were education and encourage sports
around seven years old, with the goal being programs, leagues competitions and
to eventually have them be well-skilled in amateur sports, including training
for international competitions, to
activities like boxing, chariot races, and
foster self-descipline,teamwork, qnd
more. For this to happen, they needed to
excellence for the development of a
understand their body and what went into healthy and alert citizenry.
physical activity, thus physical education 2.) All educational institutions shall
played a large role in the progression of the undertake regular sports activities
Greek society. throughout the country in
cooperation with athletic clubs and
By the mid-19th century, physical other sectors.
education would make its way to the  
United States. The reasoning was  similar to
that of what the Greeks were using it for,  The Objectives of
which was to both educate and train
soldiers for eventual battle. However, over
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the course of time, physical education
would develop into something much more The following are objectives of physical
monumental. Schools across the country education:
would begin to take health-related topics
more seriously, both on the playground and 1. Physical development
in the classroom, and courses targeted
toward physical development would be (a) Proper growth and development
given more attention. (b) Proper functioning of various systems of
  the body
Colleges would follow suit as well, and (c) Development of skills through better
schools all over the United States would neuromuscular coordination
eventually offer a variety of courses that (d) Development of strength and
would help to grow the physical ability, give endurance.
a true understanding of the human body,
and increase confidence among America's
youth.Originally,physicaleducation 2. Psychological development
programs in the United States saw girls
mostly involved with gymnastics, while the (a) Development of healthy interests and
boys would partake in rougher activities. attitudes
However, over time both male and female (b) Satisfaction and channelising of
individuals would become educated on emotions
elements such as body composition, (c) Removing worry, tension, etc. through
flexibility, nutrition, and endurance. participation in sports.
 
organic systems, such as respiratory
3. Social development system,circulatory system, digestive
system, nervous system, muscular
(a) Developing qualities of sympathy and systems. Physical activities and
cooperation with others exercises have various effects on
(b) Becoming a worthy member of home our organic systems which
and society. increase efficiency, capacity, shape
and size.
3. Moral development
Social Development: Various
(a) Development of self-control physical activities programs gives
(b) Development of sportsmanship individual opportunity for social
(c) Developing leadership qualities contact and group living which help
(d) Development of personality. them to adjust themselves in
different situations and building
4. Improvement in knowledge relations. The qualities like
cooperation, obedience,
(a) Acquiring the knowledge of the rules of temperament,sacrifice,loyalty,
games, sports and exercise sportsmanship,self-confidence
(b) Understanding health problems and develop. These developments help
their prevention them to become good human being
  and forms a healthy society.

Objectives of Physical  
Education Neuro-muscular co-ordination: The
physical activities help in
maintaining a better relationship
Objectives are steps towards the between nervous system and
attainment of aim. When an aim is muscular system. The devlopment
achieved it becomes an objective. neuro-muscular co-ordination
There are different objectives of develops control and balance of the
Physical education brought by the body. Various games develops our
experts in this field: ability of actvites such as running,
bouncing, catching etc. It also
According to J.B. Nash helpful in proper use of energy.
• Organic Development
• Neuro-muscular development Emotional Development: The
• Interpretive development programs of physical education tell
• Emotional development us how to control our various types
of emotions such as anger,
According to Irwin pleasure, jealousy, fear loneliness
• Physical etc. It makes an individual
• Social Development emotinally balanced.
• Emotional Development
•Recreational development of skills
• Intellectual development  Health Development: Physical
  education develops health through
  health education. It develops
Therefore, the objectives of Physical healthy habits of sleeping,
education are: exercises, food etc. It also reduces
Organic Development: The primary worries and anxieties through
objective is the development of our
developing appropriate interests wide range of skills and the ability to use
and habits of engaging in exercise tactics, strategies and compositional ideas
and games. to perform successfully. When they are
performing, they think about what they are
The Purpose 0f Physical doing, they analyse the situation and make
decisions. They also reflect on their own
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and others’ performances and find ways to
improve upon them. As a result, they
The main purpose of health and wellbeing develop the confidence to take part in
within Curriculum for Excellence is to different physical activities and learn about
develop the knowledge and understanding, the value of healthy, active lifestyles.
skills, capabilities and attributes necessary Discovering what they like to do, what their
for mental, emotional, social and physical aptitudes are at school, and how and where
wellbeing now and in the future. to get involved in physical activity helps
The rationale behind this is that learning them make informed choices about lifelong
through health and wellbeing enables physical activity. PE helps students develop
children and young people to: personally and socially. They work as
individuals, in groups and in teams,
• make informed decisions in order to developing concepts of fairness and of
improve their mental, emotional, social and personal and social responsibility. They take
physical wellbeing on different roles and responsibilities,
• experience challenge and enjoyment including leadership, coaching and
• experience positive aspects of healthy officiating. Through the range of
living and activity for themselves experiences that PE offers, they learn how
• apply their mental, emotional and social to be effective in competitive, creative and
skills to pursue a healthy lifestyle challenging situations.
• make a successful move to the next stage
of education or work Our aims are to:
• establish a pattern of health and
wellbeing which will be sustained into adult 1. encourage a healthy and active lifestyle
life, and which will help to promote the throughout the school body
health and wellbeing of the next generation 2. nurture sportsmanship in all aspects of
of Scottish children competition
• and, for some, perform at high levels in
3. widen each student’s sporting experience
sport or prepare for careers within the
and enjoyment
health and leisure industries
  4. create a passion for active recreation and
sport
 The Importance of Physical 5. assist students in reaching their physical
potential in a variety of sporting
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environments.

Physical Education (PE) develops students’  

competence and confidence to take part in  
a range of physical activities that become a  
central part of their lives, both in and out of  
school.  
A high-quality PE curriculum enables all  
students to enjoy and succeed in many  
kinds of physical activity. They develop a