PATHFIT 1: Movement Competency Training Flashcards
is an integral part of the general education that promotes harmonious
growth and development.
Through physical activities a person improves and strengthens his body which is essential for
leading a fruitful life. It promotes efficient functioning of the body.
Physical Education
“All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities
throughout the country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other
sectors”.to foster self-discipline, teamwork and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry”.
1987 Philippine Constitution
In Article 14, Sec. 19 of
The goal of Physical Education is to instill in young citizens a proper appreciation of the
importance of physical development hand in hand with the mental development in
individual and social activities.
Republic Act No. 5708:
An Act Providing for the
Promotions and Financing of an Integrated Physical
Education and Sports Development Program for the
Schools in the Philippines
The word fitness describes a state of ________ rather
than of _________. Total fitness covers nutritional,
spiritual, medical, emotional, mental, social and
physical well-being.
being
doing
true or false?
A physically fit person should possess enough strength, power, endurance, flexibility,
agility, coordination, balance and speed to do efficiently and effectively the routine duties
and maximum tasks that the day may bring;
true
true or false?
A physically fit person should be free from diseases and removable handicap
disorders;
true
▪Ability of the whole body (muscles, skeleton,
heart & other body parts) to do work together
efficiently and effectively without undue fatigue.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
▪hypokinetic diseases
lack of PAs
▪hyperkinetic diseases
too much PAs
what is the Primary objective of Physical Education in
the Philippine school system is
to improve and maintain the
total fitness level of the individual.
2 Components of Physical Fitness?
health related components
skill related components
what are Health-Related
Components?
-Body Composition
-Flexibility
-Cardiorespiratory factory
-Muscular Endurance
-Muscular Strength
Skill-Related
Components
-Agility
-Power
-Coordination
-Balance
-Reaction Time
-Speed
To be healthy you should have at least some of each of the health related
components of fitness. If you do, you are less likely to develop other health
problems related to lack of exercise. (ex. heart disease, high blood
pressure, back pain, obesity).?
Health-Related Components
The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle,
bone, water, and connective tissue such as ligaments,
cartilage, and tendons.
body composition
Measuring Body Composition:
“Pinch Test” with a skinfold caliper (measures the
thickness of fat beneath a fold of skin)
The ability to move a body part through a full range of motion.
* Refers to the ability to move a joint throughout its natural range of motion.
flexibility
straightening of body part
EXTENSION
bending of body part
FLEXION
moving limb away from the body
ABDUCTION
moving limb towards the body
ADDUCTION
Basic four body movements:
Flexion – bending of body part
Extension – straightening of body part
Abduction – moving limb away from the body
Adduction – moving limb towards the body
ability to hold a stretched
position (e.g., touching the floor
with the fingers without
bending the knee.)
static
ability to engage in slow, rhythmic
movements throughout the full range of
joint motion (e.g., the ability of a ballet
dancer to raise and hold her leg above
the head).
dynamic
