" The most significant event and contribution of Physical Education in the Development of the Economy of the Philippines "
Physical Education in the Philippines can be traced back even before foreign invaders came into the country. It is considered a very important part of every native Filipino live since engaging into physical activities is used for survival. It is necessary for those adults to teach their children skills on how to deal with their hostile environment. That is why physical education is very significant to them. The significant Event in the field of Physical Education: • 1901 - Physical exercise was one of the subjects introduced in the public schools and regular program of athletics was developed • 1905 - Baseball and track and field events were introduced and taught to the young boys in school • 1909 - Athletic program for schools was inaugurated and much emphasis was given to the playing of western sports and the coaching of tennis • 1910 - Basketball was first introduced as a game for girls in the Carnival Meet held in Manila but discontinued in 1914 • 1911 - “Athletic Ha...