Unit 1 - Physical Activity and Its Health Benefits, 2 Lessons
Unit 1 - Physical Activity and Its Health Benefits, 2 Lessons
Unit 1 - Physical Activity and Its Health Benefits, 2 Lessons
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Self-Check 21
Bibliography 23
Glossary 24
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GRADE 5
UNIT 1
Physical Activity and Its Health Benefits
Introduction
“It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body
is capable.”
-Socrates
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Engaging in physical activity enables the body to maximize our God-given strengths and
abilities. The more you become physically active, the stronger you will be and the longer you
will live. Using one’s energy and time in physical activities for recreation and sports has
lifelong benefits for a better quality of life in the future.
In this unit, we are going to explore the nature of physical activity, its types and its benefits.
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Lesson 1: What is Physical Activity?
Learning Targets
In this lesson, you should be able to:
● describe the nature of physical activity and its health benefits;
● discuss the factors of physical inactivity; and,
● reflect on the benefits one can gain from engaging in physical activity.
The class will form a circle with the students holding each others’ hands. The students will
follow the commands of the teacher. This activity has three levels.
Level 1: The teacher will say, “Repeat and do what I say.” Jump in, jump out, jump left, jump
right”… and so on.
Level 2: The teacher will say, “Repeat and do the opposite of what I say. Jump in (the students
will say and do the opposite, ex. “Jump out!”)” and so on..
Level 3: The teacher will say, “Repeat what I say and do the opposite of what I say.” Jump in
(the students will repeat the command and do the opposite, ex. “Jump in!” while jumping out)
and so on.
Guide Questions:
1. What kind of fundamental movement skill did you perform in the activity? What type of
activities do we use this type of movement skill?
2. What do you think is the importance of movement in our lives?
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Learn about It!
According to Kansas State University (2018), physical
activity is any bodily movement that requires energy use.
Numerous pieces of evidence have proven that physical
activity engagement leads to several health benefits
including the physical, mental, emotional and social
development of an individual; However, despite these shreds of evidence, there are still
reports that reveal cases of physical inactivity.
These decline in physical activity usually occur during adolescence. A sedentary lifestyle, which
is characterized by little or no physical activity engagement, are prevalent among the youth.
Such behaviors include spending too much time sitting, lying, watching television, playing
computer games, browsing social media and the like.
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Adolescence is a stage where teens undergo different transitions such as the change in
physical attributes and demands in relationships, roles, and responsibilities. These factors
contribute to their lack of interest and time for physical activity. This scenario, when
continued, will have health impacts on the next stages of life. Some of the effects of sedentary
lifestyle or physical inactivity include:
On the other hand, according to the World Health Organization (2018), the following benefits
will be enjoyed by a physically active individual:
Physical Development
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Mental Development
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Check Your Understanding
A. Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and F
ALSE if the statement is incorrect.
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et’s Play!
Things needed:
● 2 equal squared playing area
● shoes of the members scattered on
the playing area
● handkerchief
Game Mechanics:
The class will be divided into two groups.
Each member will take off their shoes and
place them inside the playing area. A
representative from the other group will
scatter them in any way he/she wants.
The objective of the game: With a blindfold on, you have to find your shoes and put them on
with the guidance of the person next to you. After your turn, go back to the line to guide the
remaining players.
Each team will be given 5 minutes to complete the task. For every successful player, the team
will score 5 points. Be careful not to touch the shoes of the other players. A point will be
deducted for every wrong shoe touched by a player.
Safety Precaution: Be sure that the playing area is free from sharp objects and other
hazardous materials.
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Lesson 2: The Physical Activity Pyramid
Learning Targets
Setting: Chairs will be placed on the sides so that there will be enough space on the floor for
the game.
Mechanics:
All students will be asked to untie their shoes.
The class will be divided into three groups. Groups will line up at the back of the room, facing
the board. Members will pair up with another group member. Each pair will sit side by side
and wrap their inside arms around the waist of their partners. The teacher will ask questions
about the previous lesson.
On the teacher's cue, “One, two.. tie my shoe!,” each pair will tie each others’ shoes using their
hands from the free arm, run towards the board (with arms still wrapped around their
partner’s waists), and then write the correct answer on the board. First to complete scores a
point, then the next batch of pairs will proceed. The team with the most number of points
scored wins.
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Guide Questions:
1. It is a condition of excessive fat accumulation.
2. It is a stage where teens undergo different transitions such as the change in physical
attributes and demands in relationships, roles, and responsibilities.
3. It is characterized by little or no physical activity engagement.
4. It is any bodily movement that requires energy use.
5. Walking, running and jumping are examples of what type of movement skill?
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Learn about It!
There are several ways to combat the “sitting disease.” The Filipino Pyramid Activity Guide
by the Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity (PASOO) presents
various physical activities one can choose.
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The Filipino Activity Pyramid suggests 5 types of physical activities for Filipinos. It includes:
Day-to-day Activities
Aerobic Activities
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Recreational Activities
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Leisure Activities
Fig. 7. R
ecreational Activities
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Check Your Understanding
A. Fill in the table. Fill in the table with your own example of appropriate physical
activity.
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et’s Play!
Amazing Race!
The class will be divided into three groups. Each group will create a 4-station race involving a)
day-to-day, b) aerobic, c) recreation and d) strength activity stations. Each group’s run will be
facilitated by the hosting group and will be played by the other groups. See the game format
below.
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Each group will be graded according to the following criteria:
Facilitation 1
5 pts
50 pts
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Ready, Set, Go!
My Family’s Physical Activity Week Plan
Using the table below, create a physical activity week plan for the members of your family.
Base their Weekly Plan on their personal schedules. Attach a copy of your output. Each day
should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity.
SUN MON TUE WED THURS FRI SAT
Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity:
Time: Time: Time: Time: Time: Time: Time:
Content
(Variety of physical
activities)
Organization
(Logical progression of
physical activities)
Attainability
(Physical activities are
appropriate and attainable)
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S
elf-Check
R
eflect
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W
rap Up
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Bibliography
Edex Live. 2018. “Yoga Day: Meet the oldest yoga teachers in the world who are still bending it
better than Beckham”. Accessed October 30, 2018.
http://www.edexlive.com/happening/2018/jun/21/yoga-day-meet-the-oldest-yoga-teach
ers-in-the-world-who-are-still-bending-it-better-than-beckham-3229.html
Kansas State University. 2018. “What is Physical Activity”. Accessed October 24, 2018.
https://www.k-state.edu/kines/kineseducation/whatispa.html
Jasul, Gabriel V. 2011. “The Filipino Pyramid Activity Guide, conceptualized in 2000 and
recommended by the PASOO”. Accessed October 30, 2018.
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Filipino-Pyramid-Activity-Guide-conceptualize
d-in-2000-and-recommended-by-the-PASOO_fig2_274266454
Lifespan. 2013. “Sitting Disease is Taking a Toll on Your Body”. Accessed October 30, 2018.
https://www.lifespanfitness.com/workplace/resources/articles/sitting-all-day-is-taking-a-
toll-on-your-body
Scupham, Beth. 2012. “Hartsdale, New York, US: Yoga instructor Tao Porchon-Lynch poses”.
Accessed October 30, 2018. h ttps://www.flickr.com/photos/bethscupham/7177182711
Wise Old Sayings. 2016. “Exercise Sayings and Quotes”. Accessed October 24, 2018.
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/exercise-quotes/
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Glossary
Aerobic Activities are activities that make the heart pump faster and is usually done in a
sustained period of time. Examples include walking, swimming, dancing, running, etc.
Leisure Activities are physical activities that are done in one’s spare time.
Physical activity is any bodily movement that requires energy use (Kansas State University,
2018).
Recreational Activities are non-competitive physical activities that aims for participation,
social interaction, fun, and most especially fitness.
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