Teaching PE and Health in Elementary Grades PDF

Lesson 3: Components of Physical Education and Health in the Elementary Grades   The Department of Education (DepEd) prescribed a curriculum that teachers must use as a guide on the topics that they need to teach primary school pupils. The curriculum includes different com...

Lesson 3: Components of Physical Education and Health in the Elementary Grades   The Department of Education (DepEd) prescribed a curriculum that teachers must use as a guide on the topics that they need to teach primary school pupils. The curriculum includes different components that help teachers provide meaningful learning experiences in both physical education and health subjects.  PE curriculum is activity- and standard-based, integrated, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate according to child’s level or grade. The curriculum has a learning area standard stating that pupil should demonstrate an understanding of the concept of physical fitness and physical activity in achieving, sustaining, and promoting an active life for fitness and health.  PE is the most important subject to cultivate well-being behaviors associated with a healthy lifestyle during athletic practice and other types of active tasks. Psychological and social influences are critical in achieving optimum experiences for safe and active lifestyle.  In teaching PE, it is necessary to have adequate facilities and equipment (gymnasium, covered court, facilities needed for sports, etc.) Student assessment is the gathering of evidence about pupil achievement and making inferences about pupil progress based on that evidence. It can include portfolios of checklists, rating scales, tangible pupil products, results of an observed demonstration of physical skills, and traditional constructed-response assessments.  Each of the six components of health is somehow integrated, incorporating physical, social, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and spiritual health. Medical professionals, such as World Health Organization (WHO), agree that embracing the six components of health will allow patients to lead more complete lives.  Being active will benefit you both physically and mentally Studies have proven that maintaining regular physical health improves your mood and reduces anxiety and depression Social wellness relates to interacting and communicating with others People with healthier social life has been proven to live longer lives To maintain good social wellness, try to avoid negative people and learn how to handle problems without having to yell or use violence  Cognitive health refers to the brain and its ability to perform Cognitive functions include learning a new language, judgment, and memory Ways to improve cognitive health: watching TV, reading, solving crossword puzzles, playing a card game, or simply maintaining regular social interactions An emotionally healthy person possesses the ability to not only recognize reality but also cope with the demands of daily life To have good emotional health, be confident and comfortable with your skin, which also includes being free of mental disorders  The culture of the society we live in constantly influences our health and wellness Cultural health refers to a specific demographic that allows everyone to lead healthier lifestyle To maintain good cultural health, surround yourself with a healthy living and working environment Spiritual health can provide the extra push needed to make it through a long day at work A person’s spirituality can also help him/her deal with tough situations in life