BEGINNING Academic Year 2013-2014, sophomores will be taking physical education (PE) classes with their respective block sections.
The Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) came up with the new system following the unequal distribution of students in different PE courses offered on a first-come, first-served basis during enrollment.
“With the new scheme, students would no longer queue for PE advising, making the enrollment process less complex,” said IPEA moderator Pauline Gabayan.
Under the block system, each student will go through the four areas of PE, namely physical fitness, folk dance, team sports and individual sports.
But the new scheme has drawn mixed reactions among incoming sophomore students.
“The new system would be more convenient because you can approach your blockmates easily for your PE concerns and announcements would be easily disseminated,” said College of Science student Nicole Ann Aler.
But Accountancy sophomore Camille Trinidad thinks otherwise.
“I don’t like the block section because you won’t get the PE that you prefer unlike during first year,” she said.
Gabayan said the incoming sophomores had been informed about the new system. “Before we implemented the blocked sections for second-year students, we already mentioned this during their freshmen orientation,” she said. “[Other students] don’t want the PE course assigned to them, but rest assured every thing will be put in order, with the help of the faculty members assigned in the subject, they will enjoy.”
