This “Fitness for Life” module will introduce you to the key concept and principles of Physical Fitness. Varied yet selected activities are provided for you to accomplish, to draw out your understanding of Physical Fitness. At the course of the module, several questions will be encountered for you to ponder upon and reveal your understanding of Physical Fitness.
Objective
The learner should be able to learn the principles of individual sports
Perform activities that will promote personal fitness
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
Learning Area
Physical Education
Content/Topic
Team Sports
Individual Sports Dual Sports and Combative Sports
Folk Dances with Asian Influence
Active Recreation
Other Dance Forms
Lifestyle and Weight Management
Dual Sports
Folk Indigenous Ethnic Traditional and Festival Dance
Folk, Indigenous, Ethnic, Traditional and Festival Dance
Social and Ballroom Dances
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Undertakes physical activity and physical fitness assessments
Conducts physical activity and physical fitness assessments of familyschool peers
Sets goals based on assessment results
Identifies training guidelines and fitt principles
Recognizes barriers low level of fitness lack of skill and time to exercise
Prepares a physical activity program
Describes the nature and background of the sport
Executes the skills involved in the sport
Monitors periodically progress towards the fitness goals
Distinguishes between facts fallacies and misconceptions
Performs appropriate first aid for injuries and emergency situations in physical activity and sport settings
Assumes responsibility for achieving fitness
Displays tolerance and acceptance of individuals with varying skills and abilities
Undertakes physical activity and physical fitness assessments
Reviews goals based on assessment results
Addresses barriers low level of fitness lack of skill and time to exercise
Describes the nature and background of the dance
Executes the skills involved in the dance
Monitors periodically ones progress towards the fitness goals
Performs appropriate first aid for injuries and emergency situations in dance crampssprain heat exhaustion dehydration
Analyzes the effect of exercise and physical activity participation on fitness
Assumes responsibility for achieving fitness
Exerts best effort to achieve positive feeling about self and others
Assesses physical activity exercise and eating habits
Determines risk factors for lifestyle diseases obesity diabetes heart disease
Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities for at least 60 minutes a day in and out of school
Applies correct techniques to minimize risk of injuries
Analyzes the effects of media and technology on fitness and physical activity
Critiques verifies and validates media information on fitness and physical activity issues
Expresses a sense of purpose and belongingness by participating in physical activityrelated community services and programs
Expresses a sense of purpose and belongingness by participating in physical activityrelated community services and programs
Critiques verifies and validates media information on fitness and physical activity issues
Analyzes the effects of media and technology on fitness and physical activity
Applies correct techniques to minimize risk of injuries
Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities for at least 60 minutes a day in and out of school
Determines risk factors for lifestyle diseases obesity diabetes heart disease
Assesses physical activity exercise and eating habits
Assesses physical activity exercise and eating habits
Determines risk factors for lifestyle diseases obesity diabetes heart disease
Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities for at least 60 minutes a day in and out of school
Applies correct techniques to minimize risk of injuries
Analyzes the effects of media and technology on fitness and physical activity
Critiques verifies and validates media information on fitness and physical activity issues
Expresses a sense of purpose and belongingness by participating in physical activityrelated community services and programs recognizes the needs of others in a real life and meaningful way
Assesses physical activity exercise and eating habits
Determines risk factors for lifestyle diseases obesity diabetes heart disease
Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities for at least 60 minutes a day in and out of school
Applies correct techniques to minimize risk of injuries
Analyzes the effects of media and technology on fitness and physical activity
Critiques verifies and validates media information on fitness and physical activity issues
Expresses a sense of purpose and belongingness by participating in physical activityrelated community services and programs recognizes the needs of others in a real life and meaningful way
Undertakes physical activity and physical fitness assessments
Assesses eating habits based on the philippine food pyramid my food plate
Determines risk factors obesity physical inactivity poor nutrition smoking for noncommunicable diseases lifestylerelated eg diabetes heart disease stroke cancer
distinguishes facts from myths and misinformation associated with eating habits
Monitors periodically ones progress towards the fitness goals
Performs appropriate first aid for injuries and emergency situations in physical activity and dance settings cramps sprain heat exhaustion
Undertakes physical activity and physical fitness assessments
Undertakes physical activity and physical fitness assessments
Undertakes physical activity and physical fitness assessments
Reviews goals based on assessment results
Reviews goals based on assessment results
Sets goals based on assessment results
Addresses barriers low level of fitness lack of skill and time to exercise
Addresses barriers low level fitness lack of skill and time to exercise
Identifies training guidelines and fitt principles
Describes the nature and background of the dance
Describes the nature and background of the sport
Recognizes barriers low level of fitness lack of skill and time to exercise
Executes the skills involved in the dance
Executes the skills involved in the sport
Prepares an exercise program
Monitors periodically ones progress towards the fitness goals
Monitors periodically ones progress towards the fitness goals
Describes the nature and background of the sport
Performs appropriate first aid for sportsrelated injuries eg cramps sprain heat exhaustion
Performs appropriate first aid for sportsrelated injuries eg cramps sprain heat exhaustion
Executes the skills involved in the sport
Analyzes the effect of exercise and physical activity participation on fitness
Assumes responsibility for achieving personal fitness
Monitors periodically ones progress towards the fitness goals
Assumes responsibility for achieving personal fitness
Keeps the importance of winning and losing in perspective
Distinguishes from fallacies and misconceptions about the physical activity participation
Keeps the importance of winning and losing in perspective
Performs appropriate first aid for sportsrelated injuries eg cramps sprain heat exhaustion
Assumes responsibility for achieving personal fitness
Keeps the importance of winning and losing in perspective
Undertakes physical activity and physical fitness assessments
Reviews goals based on assessment results
Addresses barriers low level of fitness lack of skill and time to exercise
Describes the nature and background of the dance
Executes the skills involved in the dance
Monitors periodically ones progress towards the fitness goals
Performs appropriate first aid for dancerelated injuries eg cramps sprain heat exhaustion
Assumes responsibility for achieving personal fitness
Keeps the importance of winning and losing in perspective
Assesses eating habits based on the philippine food pyramid my food plate
Determines risk factors related to lifestyle diseases obesity diabetes heart disease
Distinguishes facts from myths and misinformation associated with eating habits
Describes the nature and background of the dance
Executes the skills involved in the dance
Monitors periodically ones progress towards the fitness goals
Performs appropriate first aid for injuries and emergency situations in physical activity and dance settings cramps sprain heat exhaustion
Involves oneself in community service through dance activities in the community
Recognizes the needs of others in real life and in meaningful ways
Discusses the nature and background of indoor and outdoor recreational activities
Participates in active recreation
Advocates community efforts to increase participation in physical activities and improve nutrition practices
Practices environmental ethics eg leave no trace during participation in recreational activities of the community