Republic of the Philippines
Leyte Normal University
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Tacloban City
Course Code: PEd-101
Course Title: Philosophy and Socio-Anthropological Foundations of Physical Education and
Sports
Course Credit: 3 Units
Pre-Requisite: None
Course Description:
A study of the diverse justifications on the educational value of physical education and an
examination how the various structures, patterns, organizations, and institutions in culture and
society create, relate to, and influence physical education and sports; discussion of the historic
tradition of mind/body and theoretical/practical knowledge dualism; conceptual analysis of the
issues of sport as a human activity and the distinction and relationship between physical education
and sport.
Course Outline
CONTENT/TOPICS Timeframe Remarks
I. Orientation Week
A. Leyte Normal University Vision and Mission 1
B. College of Education Goals and Objectives
(3 hours)
C. Program Objectives
D. Course Syllabus
E. Classroom Policies
F. Student’s Self-Introduction
II. Nature and Background of Physical Education Week
1. The Nature, Concepts, and Objectives of Contemporary 2
Physical Education
2. Definitions of Physical Education (3 hours)
3. Allied Fields of Physical Education
4. The Legal Bases of Physical Education
III. Introduction to the Philosophy and Sociology in Physical Week
Education and Sports 3
A. Overview of Philosophy, Sociology, and Anthropology in the
context of Physical Education and Sports
(3 hours)
B. The relevance of these disciplines in understanding Sports
as a social phenomenon
Weeks
IV.Historical Perspectives on Physical Education and Sports 4-6
A. Historical origins and development of Physical Education
and Sports globally and in the Philippines.
(9 hours)
Historical Foundations
1. Physical Activities in the Primitive Society
2. Physical Education in Ancient Nation
3. Physical Education and Sport in Greece
4. Roman Physical Activities
5. Physical Education In The Middle Ages
6. Physical Education In The Renaissance Period
7. Physical Education in Europe
• Germany
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Great Britain
8. Physical Education In The United States
9. National Period (1784-1861)
10. Civil War Period Until 1900
11. Early 20th Century
12. World War I (1916-1919)
13. Gold Twenties (1920-1929)
14. Depression Years (1930-1939)
15. Mid-Twentieth Century (1940-1970)
16. Physical Education in the Philippines
• Pre-Spanish Period
• Spanish Period
• American Period
• Japanese Period
• Post-War to Present
B. The influence of colonization on Philippine Sports culture.
V. Philosophies of Physical Education Week
1. Definition & Branches of Philosophy 7-8
2. Philosophical foundations of physical education
3. Traditional Educational Philosophies
(6 hours)
• Idealism
• Realism
• Pragmatism
• Naturalism
• Existentialism
4. Modern Educational Philosophies
MIDTERM EXAM (Week 9)
VI. Psychological Foundations of Physical Education & Weeks
Sports 10-13
1. Learning
2. Motor Behavior (12
3. Factors Influencing Learning hours)
4. Motor Learning
5. The Mind-Body Relationship
6. Learning Theories in Physical Education
7. Stages of Learning in Physical Education
8. Theories of Play
9. Concepts, factors, and Conditions that Promote the
Learning of Motor Skills and Improve Performance
10. Information Processing Model
Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity
VII. Socio-Anthropological Approaches to Physical Education Weeks
and Sports 14-15
A. Theories of culture, socialization, and identity formation in
Sports.
(6
B. The role of Sports in community building and cultural
expression. hours)
VIII. Sociological Foundations of Physical Education & Weeks
Sports 16-17
1. Role in Society and in Education
2. Issues and Challenges
(6
3. Future Trends
4. Sports Tourism hours)
FINAL EXAM (Week 18)
Requirements:
Individual and Group Participation
Individual and Group Presentations
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
Pair Teaching/Microteaching
Quizzes & Precis
Grading System: (75% Passing Percentage)
Attendance & Participation 15%
Performance Task 35%
Major Examinations 30%
Written Works 20%
100%
References:
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AFFA USA
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The C.V. Mosby Company
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Deborah A. West and Charles A. Bucher (2009). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise
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Giulianotti, R. (2015). Sport: A Critical Sociology; Dyreson, M. (2010). Cultural History of Sport
Hager, P. (2018). Refereed book review of The Philosophy of Physical Education by Steven
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Lumpkin, A. (2017). Intro to PE, Exercise Science, & Sport Studies
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Prepared by:
DHOVIE MAE P. FERNANDO, MPE
Faculty, BPED Unit
