INTRODUCTION TO
HUMAN MOVEMENT
ASST. PROF. EVELYN N. DAGAMI
IHK Faculty
WHY DO MOVEMENT
MATTERS?
Physical Health:
Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining
good health. Movements in physical education help to
strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and
enhance overall fitness.
Mental Health:
Physical activity has been shown to have positive
effects on mental health. It can reduce stress, anxiety,
and depression, and improve mood and cognitive
function.
Social Skills:
Physical education often involves group activities, which
can help students develop important social skills like
teamwork, cooperation, and communication.
Self-Esteem: Success in physical activities can boost
self-esteem and confidence. When students feel good
about their abilities, they are more likely to be
motivated to participate and learn.
Foundation for Athletic Performance:
Physical education provides a foundation for athletic
development. By learning basic movement skills, students
can develop the skills necessary to participate in sports
and other physical activities.
Lifelong Learning:
Physical education can encourage students to develop a
lifelong interest in physical activity. This can help them to
stay active and healthy throughout their lives.
WHAT IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION?
Is an integral part of the educational
program designed to promote the optimum
development of an individual physically,
mentally, socially, emotionally and
spiritually through total body movement in
the performance of properly selected
physical activities.
LEGAL BASES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Article 14, Sec. 19 of 1987 Constitution
States that:
“the state shall promote Physical Education and
encourage sports program league competitions and
amateur sports, including training for International
competitions; to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and
alert citizenry”.
“All educational institutions shall undertake regular
sports activities throughout the country in
cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors”.
RA No. 5708: An Act Proving
for the Promotions and
Financing of an Integrated
Physical Education and Sports
Development Program for the
Schools in the Philippines
Section 1 This Act shall be
known as the “The Schools
Physical Education and Sports
Development Act of 1969”.
Section 2 An integrated Physical Education and sports development
program in all schools in the Philippines shall be undertaken by the
Department of Education in accordance with the following guiding
principles:
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;
The sport and other activities in a Physical Education program should
provide opportunities for the athletic development of children and
youth who have the competitive spirit as well as grace, coordination,
stamina and strength;
A well–rounded program for sports development in the schools requires
effective organizational planning and administration with provisions for
adequate training facilities and sustained stable financing.
COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
HEALTH- RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS SKILL-RELATED FITNESS
-Consists of those components of physical fitness that have
- Consists of those components of physical fitness
a relationship with enhanced performance in sports and
that have a relationship with good health. motor skills.
Body Composition Agility
-Relates to the relative amounts of muscle, fat, bone -Relates to the ability to rapidly change the position of the
and other vital parts of the body. entire body in space with speed and accuracy.
Cardiovascular Fitness Balance
-Commonly term as cardiovascular endurance, relates -Relates to the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary
to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory or moving.
Coordination
systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical
-Relates to the ability to use the senses such as sight and
activity. hearing, together with body parts in performing motor tasks
Flexibility smoothly and accurately.
-Relates to the full range of motion available at a joint Power
Muscular Endurance -Relates to the ability to the rate at which one can perform
-Relates to muscle to continue to perform without work.
fatigue. Speed
Muscular Strength -Relates to the ability to perform a movement within a short
period of time.
-Relates to the ability of the muscle to exert force.
Reaction Time
-Relates to the time elapsed between simulation and the
beginning of reaction to it.
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
FITNESS TEST COMPONENTS TO BE DEVELOP
Sit and Reach Flexibility
Curl-Up Abdominal Strength
Push-Up Arm Strength
Vertical Jump Leg Power
Hexagon Agility
3 Minutes Step- Up General Endurance
30-Meter Dash Speed
TERMINOLOGIES IN
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICAL FITNESS
– Is the ability to carry out tasks without undue fatigue.
(Merriam Webster)
-Is an essential requisite leading an active and healthy
lifestyle. It does not just boost the endurance and strength
of the body, but it also improves the person’s lifestyle.
Physical fitness can be difficult to sustain, especially with
the strains and stresses of contemporary lifestyles, having
little chance for recreation and most of all, exercise.
FITNESS PROGRAM
-It is a plan to help someone improve their health and physical
condition. (Collins English Dictionary)
AEROBIC FITNESS (Cardio or Endurance)
- It is the cornerstone of most fitness training programs. (Mayo Clinic)
CORE EXERCISES
-The muscles in your abdomen, lower back and pelvis – core muscles.
Core strength is a key element of a well-rounded fitness training
program. (Mayo Clinic)
STRENGTH TRAINING (Muscular Fitness)
-It helps you increase bone strength and muscular fitness. (Mayo
Clinic)
BALANCE TRAINING
-Training that helps in stabilizing the core muscles. (Mayo Clinic)
FLEXIBILITY AND STRETCHING
-Flexibility is an important aspect of Physical Fitness. Stretching
exercises promote Flexibility, it improve the range of motion of your
joints and may promote better posture.
-Stretching are done after warm-up. (Mayo Clinic)
FREQUENCY
-The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular
period of time or in a given sample.
-How often you exercise?
Ex. 3 to 4 times a week
INTENSITY
-Is the state or quality of being intense extreme force, degree or
amount.
-How hard you exercise?
Ex. Low, Moderate, High Impact
TIME (sets and reps)
– How long you exercise?
Ex. 60 to 120 minutes
TYPE
– What kind of exercise you do?
Ex. Cardio – Jogging, Swimming, Cycling etc.
PROGRESSION
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more
advanced state "the normal progression
from junior to senior status”.
REGRESSION
The process or an instance of regressing, as to a less perfect or less
developed state.
CONTRALATERAL
Relating to or denoting the side of the body opposite to that
on which a particular structure or condition occurs
IPSILATERAL
Belonging to or occurring on the same side of the body.
FLEXIBILITY
-the quality of bending easily without breaking
MOBILITY
-the ability to move or be moved freely and easily
LOCOMOTOR
The definition of a locomotor is a machine, person or animal that can
move from one place to another.
NON-LOCOMOTOR
Movement is moving on the spot without going anywhere.
GOALS OF Movement Enhancement
1. Aims to teach the human movement and its
benefits to the body’s health and well-being.
2. It is a guide to provide basic and sufficient
knowledge how to perform various
movements.
Objectives of Movement
Enhancement
“Building the capacity of the
participants to deliver the said
course effectively”.
Movement
Basic ACTIVITY of a man.
Act of MOVING
Development
WHEN DO MOVEMENT
STARTED?
QUICKENING – baby’s
first movements inside
the womb
At Birth - Arm and legs Flexing/
Stretching - sucking -Tonic Neck
Reflexes (After Few Months) -
Tumble - Crawl - Stand - Walk
CHILDHOOD
More Complex and wider
range of Motion, Balance,
Muscle Strength,
coordination, and
endurance.
ADULTHOOD
More complex BUT more
ACCURATE and precise
motor skills necessary to his/
her daily activities.
Physical Development and Movement
Is the FOUNDATION of Physical Education
Experiencing and developing a wide range of
fundamental to specialized complex movement
skills that will improve his/ her motor and
mental skills, self- confidence, self-awareness,
and personality in general that are needed in
having a healthy lifestyle.
Movement Education
Refers to a wide variety of
experiential activities where
one learns the capabilities of
their bodies.
SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
-The study of Human movement gives us better understanding of our
body and its parts, functions, capabilities, and limitations.
-By having better knowledge about movement mechanisms, we become
more efficient in doing our daily activities, P.E practicums, dance and
sports.
-Preventing and Treating Injuries
-Plan diet to ensure healthy lifestyle
Different Sciences
Related to Human
Movement
Different Sciences Related to
Human Movement
Sports Biomechanics Kinesiology (Sports
Biomechanics)
-refers to the science of human movement
Exercise Physiology
-deals with the study of internal systems
and how they are affected by science and
body movements.
Sports Psychology
-focuses on the study of human behavior
that affects sports performance, exercise,
and other physical activities.
Different Sciences Related to
Human Movement
Anatomy
-is the branch of biology concerned with the
study of the structure of organisms and their
parts that work together to produce movements.
Epidemiology
- is related to the branch of medicine that deals
with the incidence, distribution, and possible
control of diseases, and other factors relating to
health.
General Factors Affecting
Movement
Physiological Factors
-Parts, and functions of the different
parts of the body can affect human
movement.
Psychological Factors
-Fear, anxiety, anger, high morale, and
self-confidence are some of the factors
that can affect the movements of an
individual
General Factors Affecting
Movement
Sociological Factors
-Membership in a group can influence
participation
Physical Factors
-Body composition, injuries, and rest are
factors that hinder human movement.
Nutrition, Hydration, and Proper Rest
-People who have proper nutrition, and well
rested body are stronger and can engage
in a wider variety of activities compared to
those who are malnourished and tired.
ACTIVITY TIME!!
Discuss your own concept of Physical Education using web diagram. You can write words/
phrases or use pictures to explain your answers
Physical
Education
List down the role of Physical
Education to one’s life.
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ASSIGNMENT
Study the anatomical structures,
position and movements
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Cabotaje, C., Dimapilis,N.,& Muli,M., Manual in Physical Education I: Physical
Fitness and Gymnastics, 1-6.
Dagami, E., Flordeliza, R. & Santos, Arden. Principles of Movement Enhancement.
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