The Impact of Physical Education (PE) As a Minor Subject on the Social Wellness of College Students in Selected Heis in Butuan City

This study examined the impact of Physical Education (PE) as a minor subject on the social wellness of college students in Butuan City. Specifically, it determined how participation in PE influences students' social wellness in terms of interpersonal relationships, communication skills, teamwork, cooperation, respect for others, social connectedness, and overall social well-being. The study was conducted within the context of the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) proposed revisions to the General Education (GE) curriculum, which include possible changes to the structure and number of GE courses. However, since these revisions were still under consultation and had not been fully implemented during the conduct of the study, Physical Education remained a required component of the curriculum in many Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Impact, Physical Education, Minor Subject, Social Wellness, College Students

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