PE

1 Lecture 1

Physical Education
It is an educational process that has an aim.

Objectives of Physical Education

Seeks to educate the students about physical

activity, various sports and recreational

activities.
Aims to promote long-term physical fitness
of the general student population which is
linked with excellent physical condition,
development and function.
Aims to focus on the improvement of the
human performance and the enhancement
of human development through physical
activities.

Physical Education includes the:

Acquisition

and refinement of motor skills

Development and maintenance of fitness for
optimal health and well-being
Attainment of knowledge about physical
activities and exercise
Development of positive attitudes toward
physical activity
Development of knowledge and attitudes
conducive to lifelong learning and lifelong
participation

Something to ponder on

Do you think being physically

healthy is the same as being

physically t?

What is Physical Fitness?

Being t means you have the ability to
meet the ordinary as well as the unusual
demands of daily life safely and
eectively without being overly-
fatigued and still have energy left for
leisure and recreational activities.

Importance and Benets

Improves and strengthens the cardio-

respiratory system
Improves posture and physical appearance.
Prevents or delays the development of high
blood pressure and even back pain.
Helps people sleep better.

Importance and Benets

Motivates a person toward a positive

lifestyle changes (improving nutrition,

quitting smoking, controlling drug and
alcohol abuse).
Enhances quality of life: People feel better
and live a healthier and happier life.
Extends longevity and slows down the aging
process

Importance and Benets

A study made by the researchers at the
Human Population Laboratory of California
Dept. Of Health published a list of habits
associated with health and longevity.
Regular exercise and weight control
Adequate sleep
Good breakfast and regular meals
Abstinence from smoking and drugs
Moderate (or abstinence from) use of

alcohol

First things rst

1. Physical Activity Readiness

Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
2. Pre-testing
3. Physical Activity
4. Post-testing

Why need PAR-Q

Ensure the safety of the participants through

1. Identication of the individuals for whom
physical activity is not appropriate; and
2. Highlight the persons who need medical
assistance prior to the participation in any
physical activity.

Physical Fitness Pre-tes?ng

Consists of a range of tests to evaluate the

individuals level of physical tness.

Can be used as a reference for the creation of

an individualized physical tness program.

Divided into 2 Major parameters

Health-related
Skills-related

Health-related parameters
Fitness programs that are prescribed to

improve the overall health of the

individual.

Health-related parameters
Body Composition
Flexibility
Muscle Strength and Muscle Endurance
Cardio-Vascular Endurance

Skill-related parameters
Fitness components important for

success in skillful activities and athletic

events.

Skill-related parameters
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction Time
Speed

Physical Ac?vity
This incorporates the intervention for the

students who undergone the physical tness

pre-testing. The physical activities will center
on improving the components of the health-
and skills-related parameters so that the
results of the students during the Physical
Fitness Post-testing will have a signicant
dierence.

Physical Activity
It is referred to as any bodily movement produced by

the skeletal muscles.

Describes all forms of large muscle movements
including sports, games, work, lifestyle activities and
exercise for tness.
Walking

or taking the stairs

Gardening
Dancing
Doing any household chore
(Hoeger & Hoeger, 2004)

Why is Physical Activity important?

It provides substantial benefits in health and well-being

for the majority of people.

Moderate physical activity can prevent
premature death
unnecessary illness
disability

(Hoeger & Hoeger, 2004)

Exercise
Is a type of physical activity that requires planned,

structured, and repetitive bodily movements to improve or

maintain one or more components of physical
fitness. (Hoeger & Hoeger, 2004)
Any physical activity done for the purpose of getting
physically fit. (Corbin & Welk, 2004)
Cycling
Aerobics
Swimming
Strength

training

How much is enough?

In the study of the American College of Sports and

Medicine (ACSM) and the US Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) found the latest evidence and
reached the consensus on the recommendation that:
Every

American adult should accumulate 30

minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical
activity over the course of the most days of the
week.

Calculating your Heart Rate

220 age = (MHR) Maximum Heart Rate

220- 20 = 200

Training Range (65% to 85%)

MHR x 0.65 = low end of training range
MHR x 0.85 = high end of training range

200 x .65 = 130

200 x .85 = 170

Getting your Heart Rate

Count your pulse for 6 seconds.

Start counting from 0.

Multiply it by 10

A person with an average cardiovascular fitness

should expect a resting heart rate of
70 bpm for men
75 bpm for women

Physical Fitness Post-tes?ng

The same range of tests done during the

Physical Fitness Pre-testing.

This will be administered during the latter

part of the semester.

Format for References

EXAMPLE:
Corbin, C. B. & Welk, G.J. (2004). Concepts

of Fitness and Wellness, 5th ed. New York:

McGraw Hill.

Sharkey, B.J. (1997). Fitness and Health, 4th

ed. USA: Human Kinetics.