P.E 1 Module1
P.E 1 Module1
P.E 1 Module1
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
Instructional Study Module
( ISM ) # 1
Physical Education I
(Subject)
I. Rationale
This chapter highlights the importance of good health education to support a healthy lifestyle, to
improve nutrition and to engage in various exercises. It contains information to increase physical
and health literacy competencies that will enable the learner to set fitness and health goals for
themselves.
At the end of this module, the students are expected to do the following:
A.Identify the the importance of Physical Fitness Components
B.Explain the importance of Physical Education and Physical Fitness
C. Analyze the objectives of Physical Education
D. Interpret the recommendation guidelines for Healthy Safety.
E. Demonstrate Physical Activity
If you are doing physical exercises or playing any game regularly, you must have realised their
importance. The aim of physical education is to target the total development of human
personality. In physical education, the final aim is to make every human being physically,
mentally and emotionally fit and also to provide each kind of opportunity to them, so that they
can develop such personal and social qualities which will help them to live happily with others
and shape themselves as true citizens of the country. Efforts are needed to provide adequate
facilities and ample time for the individuals and the groups to participate in situations that are
physically wholesome, mentally stimulating and socially sound. Through physical education one
can strive to achieve the following aims and objectives.
Mental Development Mental development refers to the ability to think and solve problems
effectively. Knowledge received by participating in physical activities about body movement,
health, fitness, sanitation, nutrition, disease prevention and others may contribute to an
individual’s mental development. A mentally developed person makes wise decisions at the right
time and in the right spirit. Mental development objectives deal with a person’s ability to think
correctly, act wisely and skillfully in all situations of life. Various activities conducted in
physical education classes not only require physical strength but also need mental alertness, deep
concentration, and precise movements. In this manner, physical education also sharpens the mind
and makes it more efficient.
Emotional Development This refers to a psychological situation of body and mind. Emotion is a
drive to do something. Emotion covers experiences, such as fear, anger, joy, love, sorrow, etc. It
is usually a feeling which has specially become intense. For example, joy means intense
pleasure. A child needs to develop confidence, a feeling of belongingness, and eliminate negative
feelings through participating in games, sports, yoga, etc.
Social Development This objective of physical education refers to the feeling of belongingness,
adjustment of group living, social poise, social relationships, and social adjustment. Physical
activities provide such opportunities to the children to fulfil basic needs like, recognition, self-
respect, belongingness, and love. When these needs are fulfilled, the individual becomes a well-
adjusted social person. While participating in physical activities including games and sports, an
individual acquires social qualities, such as, cooperation, friendship, courtesy, empathy, team
spirit, democratic living, sportsmanship, etc. These qualities are essential for social development.
Moral Development Every game has a set of rules and regulations and it is the duty of each
player to obey them. The players know that disobedience of any rule is a moral crime that can
result in their expulsion from the team. Therefore, obedience of these rules becomes the moral
duty of each player. Participation in games helps in moral development and equips them to
differentiate between right and wrong with honesty. Hence, physical education also plays an
important role in the moral development of a person.
What is Physical Fitness?
The definition implies that physical fitness is a personal matter and it is viewed
within the context of an individual. It is a personal responsibility. A person’s physical fitness is
determined by age or heredity, and his or her behavior. Although many people cannot control
their age or heredity, their lifestyle can help them become physically fit and stay that way.
Everyone is unique and varies greatly in his/her capacity to do work for physical activities. But
anyone can improve by doing exercises regularly.
A person’s level of physical fitness depends largely on how frequently he/she performs physical
activities or actual exercises.
Moreover, physical fitness in the optimum levels of fitness varies, depending on age, gender, and
the physical ability, and overall health. Despite these variations, there is general agreement
among experts that the components of Physical Fitness should be grouped into two broad
categories that correspond to two levels of performance: ATHLETES and NON-ATHLETES.
1. Teachers need to be aware of the medical background and physical limitations of every
student.
2. Teachers are not only looking at activities that include contact, but also at issues
surrounding body contact.
3. A fully stocked first-aid kit must be readily accessible.
4. Teachers must inform their students to use clean comfortable clothes and shoes.
5. Exercise either in the morning or late afternoon when it is not so hot.
6. Severe exercise must be avoided unless the individual is young and athletic.
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