Creating a National Council on Physical Fitness

Case Overview and Summary

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 388

Purpose and Rationale:
- To create a National Council on Physical Fitness to promote athletics and physical fitness nationwide. (Preamble)
- The capacity of the people to work towards national growth and development goals depends on their health and physical fitness. (Preamble)
- An effective national program on physical fitness and athletics promotion is essential for developing a healthy, strong, and sturdy citizenry. (Preamble)
- Such a program can best be developed through a coordinated, integrated approach involving various government offices, private agencies, and civic and professional organizations. (Preamble)

Composition of the National Council on Physical Fitness:
- The Secretary of Education as Chairman. (Section 1)
- The Secretary of Health as Vice-Chairman. (Section 1)
- The Presidential Assistant on Community Development as Member. (Section 1)
- The Undersecretary of National Defense as Member. (Section 1)
- A Representative of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation as Member. (Section 1)
- A Representative of the Public School Interscholastic Association as Member. (Section 1)
- A Representative of the Private School Interscholastic Athletic Association as Member. (Section 1)

Functions of the National Council on Physical Fitness:
- Conduct studies and draw up integrated plans and projects on a nationwide scale for the promotion of athletics and physical fitness. (Section 2)
- Recommend measures for the early implementation of the plans and projects. (Section 2)

Powers of the National Council on Physical Fitness:
- Organize a Secretariat. (Section 3)
- Call upon any government department, bureau, office, or entity for assistance in performing its functions. (Section 3)

Revocation of Previous Executive Order:
- Executive Order No. 109 dated December 15, 1967, authorizing the Secretary of Education to supervise and coordinate an integrated physical education program, is hereby revoked. (Section 4)