The USFD Path to Competence: A Workbook for PATHFit 1 Movement Competency Training

The USFD Path to Competence is a carefully structured workbook developed for students enrolled in PATHFIT 1: Movement Competency Training. Grounded in the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) standards, this workbook integrates the Unified System Fitness Design (USFD) with movement-based strategies that promote physical literacy, foundational fitness, and holistic well-being.

This resource introduces students to key movement concepts such as Body, Space, Effort, and Relationship, and advances these through USFD Framework lessons on coordination, motor control, aerobic regulation, energy production and utilization, and metabolism. The workbook guides learners in mastering the building blocks of movement while developing awareness of how these skills connect to daily living, cultural expression, and personal development.

Designed for all levels of physical ability, The USFD Path to Competence offers accessible lessons, reflective activities, and performance tasks that reinforce the idea of movement as a life skill—not just a classroom activity. Through engaging practice and thoughtful application, students become more confident in how they move, express themselves, and interact with others.

This workbook prepares students to apply what they learn in real-world contexts—from improving posture and balance to contributing to community wellness through movement-based performances, by focusing on movement as both a skill and a form of advocacy. With its strong emphasis on competence, inclusion, and creativity, The USFD Path to Competence empowers students to grow as purposeful movers, responsible citizens, and lifelong advocates of health and fitness.