"THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENT AND CONTRIBUTION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMY OF THE PHILIPPINES"

"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 PRE-SPANISH PERIOD" The Negritos or Aetas before the Spaniards came in the country live a life that is similar to other living in the primitive society. They only motivation for physical activities is for survival . Their physical activities are: running, leaping, jumping, and climbing to keep them physical fit. There is a Negritos who is known by the nam...