Physical Education: its Significant in Developing Basic Knowledge in Physical Fitness

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Children nowadays spend their free time playing games that don't require rigorous and extensive body movements. Whereas, in school, physical education is emphasized as a strand in Mapeh, Music, Arts, Physical Educati0n and Health. As part of the K to12 curriculum, Physical Educati0n meets the basic knowledge of physical fitness.

METHODS

The researcher conducted an interview to select Grade IV pupils and used a qualitative descriptive method. She generated answers by giving questions and observed the confidentiality of such.

RESULTS

Children who are already in Grade IV need rigorous physical activities that can be included in their Physical Education subject. These children said that Physical Education and their knowledge about it plays a significant role in making them physically fit and teaching them the importance of having knowledge about it. These children also stated that physical education is an enjoyable part of MAPEH as a Subject. Moreover, gaining knowledge about Physical Education will make them aware of the importance of being physically fit.

DISCUSSIONS

Physical Education is part of the K to 12 curriculum which is intended to be taught from Grade 1 to Grade 6 in elementary levels. Physical fitness maybe very important in children especially in their early age where they need to develop their bodies to be physically fit.