Physical & Sports Development Program Courses

FIRST TERM, FOURTHCLASS

Physical Training 1 (PT131)

The course introduces the concepts and principles of personal fitness and helps the Fourth class cadets gain an understanding on the importance of personal fitness to their success as a cadet. It prepares the cadets for strenuous physical training by the development of their physical strength, endurance, agility, and coordination through calisthenics and conditioning exercises.

Credit Unit(s): 3

SECOND TERM, FOURTHCLASS

Sports Development 1 (SD 122)

The course is designed for cadets to develop the fundamental skills and principles of swimming, gymnastics, and individual fitness.
The ten (10) sessions in Gymnastics is to develop agility, balance, coordination and speed as a necessary foundation and principle for athleticism. The course emphasizes body control, agility, and the development of functional movement patterns that contribute to overall military readiness, including overcoming obstacles, executing physical tasks under stress, and enhancing personal fitness.
The Individual Fitness with its ten (10) sessions is designed to develop a sense of self-responsibility for the cadets to improve their personal fitness and to have a lifetime commitment to maintain their physical fitness. It emphasizes basic human physiology concepts and the mechanisms by which the body adapts to and benefits from physical training.
The basic swimming has also ten (10) sessions designed to help the cadets acquire in-water experiences, and gradually develop them to be comfortable in the aquatic environment.

Credit Unit(s): 2
Physical Development 1 (PD112)

The course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility measured and assessed through the standard scale per class on which passing score on each event and grade equivalent varies higher from Fourthclass to Firstclass respectively.
The course is composed of the following components: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Physical Ability Test (PABT). The test consists of standard scale in which the cadets are required to meet the minimum.

Credit Unit(s): 1

THIRD TERM, FOURTHCLASS

Sports Development 2 (SD 123)

The course is the progression of swimming and the introduction of combatives (boxing and wushu).
Swimming with 10 sessions in this course is the continuation of fundamental swimming that focuses on the proficiency of breaststroke.
Boxing (10 sessions) intensifies quick reaction, coordination, accurate timing, judgment, aggressiveness, and determination.
Wushu is designed to introduce practical self-defense techniques (sanda) to enhance agility, strength, and coordination.
Instructional coursework also includes participation of every cadet in competitive sports such as Intramurals and Corps Squad Involvement representing the Academy.

Credit Unit(s): 2
Physical Development 2 (PD113)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility measured and assessed through the standard scale per class on which passing score on each event and grade equivalent varies higher from fourth class to first class respectively.
The course is composed of the following components: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Physical Ability Test (PABT). The test consists of a standard scale in which the cadets are required to meet the minimum.

Credit Unit(s): 1

FIRST TERM, THIRDCLASS

Sports Development 3 (SD221)

The course introduces foundational skills and principles of one of the elective Martial Arts (Arnis, Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo).
It also aims to enhance the swimming skills that focus on sidestroke and distance swimming.
Moreover, this course offers competitive sports participation designed to develop cadet leadership and sportsmanship skills.
The course includes Competitive Sports Participation (CSP) of every cadet that comprises 40% of the overall Sports Development Grade. It is consisting of Intramurals Participation (IP) and Corps Squad Involvement (CSI). The computation for CSP grade shall be based on the teams' standing if the sport is a team sport and on the individual standing if it is an individual sport.

Credit Unit(s): 2
Physical Development 3 (PD211)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, measured and assessed through the Standard Scale per class on which passing scores in each event and grade equivalent varies by class showing standard advancement through the accelerating passing score and grade equivalent as they progress from Fourth class to First class.
Additionally, it will establish the cadets' level of combat readiness through their ability to perform job-related task activities. A Body Mass Index measurement is performed each term as part of body fat measurement representing the cadets' health.
The course is composed of the following components: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Physical Ability Test (PABT). The test consists of a standard scale in which the cadets are required to meet the minimum.

Credit Unit(s): 1

SECOND TERM, THIRDCLASS

Sports Development 4 (SD222)

This course is a two-unit Sports and Physical Development Course. This is a continuation of developing the foundational skills and principles of one of the elective Martial Arts (Arnis, Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo). Further, the course includes side stroke, water survival skills and lifesaving techniques.
Moreover, this course offers competitive sports participation designed to develop cadet leadership and sportsmanship skills.
The course includes Competitive Sports Participation (CSP) of every cadet that comprises 40% of the overall Sports Development Grade. It consists of Intramurals Participation (IP) and Corps Squad Involvement (CSI). The computation for CSP grade shall be based on the teams' standing if the sport is a team sport and on the individual standing if it is an individual sport.

Credit Unit(s): 2
Physical Development 4 (PD212)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, measured and assessed through the Standard Scale per class on which passing scores in each event and grade equivalent varies by class showing standard advancement through the accelerating passing score and grade equivalent as they progress from Fourth Class to First Class.
Additionally, it will establish the cadets' level of combat readiness through their ability to perform job-related task activities. A Body Mass Index measurement is performed each term as part of body fat measurement representing the cadets' health.
The course is composed of the following components: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Physical Ability Test (PABT). The test consists of a standard scale in which the cadets are required to meet the minimum.

Credit Unit(s): 1

THIRD TERM, THIRDCLASS

Physical Training 2 (PT213)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, measured and assessed through the Standard Scale per class on which passing scores in each event and grade equivalent varies by class showing standard advancement through the accelerating passing score and grade equivalent as they progress from Fourth class to First class.

Credit Unit(s): 1

FIRST TERM, SECONDCLASS

Sports Development 5 (PD311)

The course actualizes the application of the Unit Physical Fitness theories and principles. It emphasizes on designing a fitness system tailored to specific goals and needs of a soldier in order to optimize physical performance.
The course is also an intermediate Martial Arts Course to develop advance skills and techniques of Martial Arts (Arnis, Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo) where specific methodical approach intended to expound on the foundational and intermediate skills and principles of Arnis, Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo.
The course includes Competitive Sports Participation (CSP) of every cadet that comprises 40% of the overall Sports Development Grade. It consists of Intramurals Participation (IP) and Corps Squad Involvement (CSI). The computation for CSP grade shall be based on the teams' standing if the sport is a team sport and on the individual standing if it is an individual sport.

Credit Unit(s): 1
Physical Development 5 (PD311)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, measured and assessed through the Standard Scale per class on which passing scores in each event and grade equivalent varies by class showing standard advancement through the accelerating passing score and grade equivalent as they progress from Fourth Class to First Class.
Additionally, it will establish the cadets' level of combat readiness through their ability to perform job-related task activities. A Body Mass Index measurement is performed each term as part of body fat measurement representing the cadets' health.
The course is composed of the following components: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Physical Ability Test (PABT). The test consists of a standard scale in which the cadets are required to meet the minimum.

Credit Unit(s): 1

SECOND TERM, SECONDCLASS

Sports Development 6 (PD322)

The Course is an intermediate Martial Arts Course that covers the elective Martial Arts (Arnis, Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo) where specific methodical approach intended to expound on the foundational skills and principles of the elective Martial Arts (Arnis, Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo).
The course aims to develop cadets' physical, mental, and social capabilities through the lifelong practice of racket sports such as (Badminton, Lawn Tennis and Table Tennis) as their elective.
The course includes Competitive Sports Participation (CSP) of every cadet that comprises 40% of the overall Sports Development Grade. It consists of Intramurals Participation (IP) and Corps Squad Involvement (CSI). The computation for CSP grade shall be based on the teams' standing if the sport is a team sport and on the individual standing if it is an individual sport.

Credit Unit(s): 2
Physical Development 6 (PD312)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, measured and assessed through the Standard Scale per class on which passing scores in each event and grade equivalent varies by class showing standard advancement through the accelerating passing score and grade equivalent as they progress from Fourth Class to First Class.
Additionally, it will establish the cadets' level of combat readiness through their ability to perform job-related task activities. A Body Mass Index measurement is performed each term as part of body fat measurement representing the cadets' health.
The course is composed of the following components: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Physical Ability Test (PABT). The test consists of a standard scale in which the cadets are required to meet the minimum.

Credit Unit(s): 1

THIRD TERM, SECONDCLASS

Physical Training 3 (PT 313)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, measured and assessed through the Standard Scale per class on which passing scores in each event and grade equivalent varies by class showing standard advancement through the accelerating passing score and grade equivalent as they progress from Fourth Class to First Class.

Credit Unit(s): 1

FIRST TERM, FIRSTCLASS

Sports Development 7 (PD421)

The course is an advanced approach to Martial Arts covering self-defense and applicability in actual hand-to-hand combat using the applicability of the Martial Arts Elective ( Judo, Karate, Arnis and Taekwondo).
This course also introduces the cadets to the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of their elective lifetime team sport (Basketball, Volleyball, Softball and Football). These lifetime sports are vital in developing physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, and stress management skills essential for a military Officer.
The course emphasizes the importance of teamwork through competitive play and also promotes long-term physical and mental well-being.
The course includes Competitive Sports Participation (CSP) of every cadet that comprises 40% of the overall Sports Development Grade. It consists of Intramurals Participation (IP) and Corps Squad Involvement (CSI). The computation for CSP grade shall be based on the teams' standing if the sport is a team sport and on the individual standing if it is an individual sport.

Credit Unit(s): 2
Physical Development 7 (PD411)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, measured and assessed through the Standard Scale per class on which passing scores in each event and grade equivalent varies by class showing standard advancement through the accelerating passing score and grade equivalent as they progress from Fourth Class to First Class.
Additionally, it will establish the cadets' level of combat readiness through their ability to perform job-related task activities. A Body Mass Index measurement is performed each term as part of body fat measurement representing the cadets' health.
The course is composed of the following components: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Physical Ability Test (PABT). The test consists of a standard scale in which the cadets are required to meet the minimum.

Credit Unit(s): 1

SECOND TERM, FIRSTCLASS

Sports Development 8 (PD422)

The Course is the culmination of fitness training and the fusion of the different Martial Arts techniques necessary to survive in life threatening situations.
The course also provides the cadets with an opportunity to showcase their proficiency in Martial Arts and Fitness Training by designing basic Fitness and Martial Arts programs that can be tailored to their expected audience upon their graduation.
The course includes Competitive Sports Participation (CSP) of every cadet that comprises 40% of the overall Sports Development Grade. It consists of Intramurals Participation (IP) and Corps Squad Involvement (CSI). The computation for CSP grade shall be based on the teams' standing if the sport is a team sport and on the individual standing if it is an individual sport.

Credit Unit(s): 2
Physical Development 8 (PD412)

The Course is a methodical and progressive physical fitness training. It is designed to identify the health condition of the cadets in the following aspects: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, measured and assessed through the Standard Scale per class on which passing scores in each event and grade equivalent varies by class showing standard advancement through the accelerating passing score and grade equivalent as they progress from Fourth Class to First Class.
Additionally, it will establish the cadets' level of combat readiness through their ability to perform job-related task activities. A Body Mass Index measurement is performed each term as part of body fat measurement representing the cadets' health.
The course is composed of the following components: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Physical Ability Test (PABT). The test consists of a standard scale in which the cadets are required to meet the minimum.

Credit Unit(s): 1