PE AND HEALTH 4 Quarter 1 Lesson 1 Introduction to Personal Health #matatag
Introduction to Personal Health
Overview of the Lesson
- The lesson begins with Teacher Ika introducing the topic of personal health, encouraging students to engage and learn together.
- Objectives include defining personal health, explaining care methods, and recognizing disadvantages of neglecting personal health.
Understanding Personal Health
- Personal health is illustrated through a comparison of unhealthy foods (chips, soda) versus healthy options (salad, water), emphasizing the impact of diet on well-being.
- It encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects; it's about overall well-being rather than just the absence of illness.
- According to WHO, health is defined as complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Components of Personal Health
- Physical well-being involves maintaining functionality through healthy weight management, exercise, balanced nutrition, sufficient sleep, and avoiding harmful substances.
- Mental and emotional wellness includes cognitive stability and resilience against stressors while managing emotions effectively.
- Social connections are crucial for personal health; strong relationships enhance emotional wellness.
Importance of Physical Activity
- Regular physical activity helps prevent non-communicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes while improving overall quality of life.
- WHO recommends children aged 5 to 17 engage in vigorous activities at least three times a week while limiting sedentary behavior.
Benefits of Staying Active
- Physical activity acts as a natural mood lifter by relieving stress and anxiety; it’s likened to a "happy pill" without side effects.
- Regular exercise maintains strength and stamina; inactivity leads to deterioration in bodily functions over time.
- Increased activity lowers risks associated with heart disease by improving blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Interactive Activities
- An activity titled "Healthy Habits" encourages students to classify words related to healthy behaviors into categories for better understanding.
- Students are tasked with filling out an acronym related to personal health in their notebooks as part of their learning process.
Formative Assessment
- A true or false assessment checks understanding regarding daily habits such as drinking milk or eating fatty foods.