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 MAPEH 7
HEALTH

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Physical Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
First Quarter – Module 2: Health Habits
First Edition, 2020

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Health
First Quarter– Module 2
Health Habits

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 Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Health 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 2 Health Habits.

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and accomplish.
Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is capable and
empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace
and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process
the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to

you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation.

What Is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help

you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you

to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned. This also tends retention of learned
concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use your MAPEH activity notebook in answering all the activities. Write each
activity number and its title.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the directions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------- 1

What I Know ---------------- 2
What’s In ---------------- 4
What’s New ---------------- 5
What Is It ---------------- 8
What’s More ---------------- 10
What I Have Learned ---------------- 11
What I Can Do ---------------- 12
Assessment ---------------- 13
Additional Activities ---------------- 14
Answer Key ---------------- 16
References ---------------- 17
 What I Need to Know

Wellness means striving to live your life to achieve your fullest potential, making
decisions and acting in healthy ways. It is practicing positive health behaviors based
knowledge and healthy attitudes. You are likely to have high degree of wellness if you
have a balanced life. Being healthy means having a balance in the dimension of health.
This results in attaining a holistic health. The goal is a wellness that encompasses the
entire person, rather than just the lack of physical pain or diseases

After studying this module, the learners should be able to practice health habits
to achieve holistic health.
Specifically:

1. enumerate personal practices and habits concerning your health.

2. compare healthful habits and destructive habits
3. value the importance of developing healthful habits and avoiding destructive
habits.

In going through the module, you have to extend your patience in understanding,
analyzing what you are reading. Follow the directions and/or instructions in the
activities. So gear up and get ready! Start practicing health habits.

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 What I Know

Before starting with this module, let us see what you already know about health
habits. Answer the questions below.
A. MULTIPLE CHOICES: Choose the best answer and write the letter only

1. What will you do when you make a mistake?

A. Cover it up. C. Pretend nothing happened
B. Admit your mistake. D. Hope that no one will find out.
2. How can unpleasant body odor due to active secretion of sweat glands be
prevented?
A. Change clothes more often. C. Use perfume to hide the odor.
B. Shave the hair of the armpit. D. Take a bath regularly and use
deodorant.
3. Saying you are sorry when you hurt someone, means you ________________.
A. do not have to pay back C. want the person to feel satisfied
B. want the person to forgive you D. are too proud to accept your mistake
4. A healthful way to show your friend you are angry is to _____________.
A. Ignore him/her.
B. Stay away from him/her.
C. Tell others you are angry with your friend.
D. Tell your friend what he/she said that made you feel angry.
5. Poor posture among adolescents is due to ______________.
A. Eating less healthful food. C. Slouching due to their height.
B. Doing strenuous exercises. D. Playing computer and video
games.
6. Exercise is mainly a component of _________________ .
A. Emotional health C. Physical health
B. Mental health D. Spiritual health
7. How might someone demonstrate intellectual wellness?
A. through religion C. through emotional control
B. through social connections D. through serious thinking

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B. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the following practices if it is for Physical, Mental,
Emotional, Social, Spiritual and Environmental Health.

8. eat a full breakfast 12. go to church

9. respect others 13. make friends with people

10. read books 14. share thoughts with my friends

11. learn new things 15. throw garbage properly

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 What’s In

Before we will proceed to our lesson, please remember that being healthy is
much more than not being sick. Your health is made up of physical, mental, social,
emotional, Spiritual-moral and environmental resources.
Activity 1: Health in Action
Directions: Copy the bubble chart in your notebook. Identify the health dimensions
that will be enhanced if you do the activities or behaviors. Write each
activity/behavior on the appropriate circle.
Activities:

1. tell the truth always

2. attend social gatherings
3. respect the right of others
4. surf the interment for references
5. use paper bag in going to market
6. join dancing program with friends
7. read books and health magazines
8. show your feelings in a positive way
9. consulting parents about your problems
10. Use eco-friendly detergent when washing
11. play different sports with friends and family
12. say sorry when you have done something wrong

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 physical

spiritual mental

emotional social

environmental

What’s New

Activity 2: Test Your Health Habits

Directions: Answer the following questions and add all the points of the corresponding
symbol of your answers.

1. How often do you go to fast food restaurants?

never
once a month
twice a month
every week
more often
2. How much do you spend on sweets, chewing gum and junk foods?
about ₱5.00 a week
more than ₱5.00 a week
less than ₱5.00 a week

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3. Do you ever come to school on an empty stomach?
never
sometimes
often
always
4. How much time do you spend watching television?
less than 10 hours a week
between 10 and 20 hours a week
more than 20 hours a week
5. Do you often snacks while you are watching television?
yes
no
6. How many times a day do you brush your teeth?
once a day
twice a day
three times a day
7. What time do you go to bed on weekdays?
before 9:30
between 9:30 and 10:30
after 10:30
8. How long does it take you to fall asleep?
about a quarter of an hour
about half an hour
an hour
an hour and a half
9. How much sleep do you get on schooldays?
less than 8 hours
more than 8 hours
about 9 hours
10. Do you ever have nightmares?
never
hardly ever
quite often

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 11. Do you ever feel tired?
sometimes
often
never
12. How often do you practice sports outside school?
never
once a week
twice a week
more

Your score

Use the following keys to add your score:

=1

=2

=3

=4

=5

Between 1 and 46: Be careful! You should change your health habits.

Between 17 and 34: Your score is not too bad, but you can improve. Don’t give up.

Between 35 and 46: Congratulations! You must be in good shape. Keep at it!

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 What Is It?

Health Habits

1. Physical health habits means developing healthful habits and avoiding

destructive habits, such as smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and taking
dangerous drugs and harmful substances. You can attain this by giving your
body total care, which includes the following:
a. keeping your body fit by exercising b. eating a well-balanced diet
and participating in active game

c. getting adequate sleep and rest d. drinking enough water

e. practicing cleanliness and good grooming habits

f. getting regular medical and dental checkup and treatment
g. avoiding harmful substances, such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs of abuse
2. Mental or intellectual health habits means being a lifelong learner by
continuously wanting to learn new things and improve one’s skills. Here are
some ways to attain good mental health:
a. Set truthful goals.

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 b. Look at every chance with an open mind.
c. Know the demands and expectations from you.
d. Maintain a positive outlook when dealing with problems/conflicts.

3. Emotional health habits involves understanding and liking yourself as well as

accepting and learning from your mistakes. You can best practice these when
you:
a. face life’s problems squarely, if needed
b. express your emotions in positive ways
c. deal with life’s pressures and stresses in positive ways
d. build strong communication network among family, friends and peers
e. Be aware of and accept one’s strength and weaknesses.

4. Social health habits can be observed when you:

a. make and keep friends
b. play/work well with group
c. give and get help from others when needed
d. communicate well and show respect and care
for yourself and others
e. assume a positive self- image.
f. interact with different types of people.
g. accept and understand different cultural norms.

5. Moral-spiritual health habits will be achieve through:

a. tell the truth
b. respect parents and elders
c. seek guidance from parents, teachers, religious leaders and other
responsible adults

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 6. Environmental health means understanding of the effect to ourselves of the
air, the water and the land that surrounds us. To help one attain emotional
health, the following will help:
a. recognize the impact of environmental
and human-made hazards
b. find ways on how to protect ourselves
against these hazards

is What’s More

Activity 3: Check Your Health Habits and Practices

Directions: Think of your health habits and practices. Put a (√) in the column after
each item to show how often you practice the health activity.
Health Habits/Practices Always Sometimes Never
1. I eat a full breakfast.
2. I eat a balanced diet.
3. I sleep at least 7-8 hours a day.
4. I exercise/play outdoors.
5. I face my problems and stresses.
6. I accept constructive criticisms.
7. I put into action what I believe in.
8. I enjoy learning new things.
9. I read books/surf the internet to learn.
10. I share my thoughts with my best friend.
11. I respect others.
12. I make friends with people of both genders.
13. I listen to the ideas and suggestions of others.
14. I get along well with my family, friends, and
other people.
15. I accept who I am.

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Count the number of Always 3 x __ = __
Count the number of Sometimes 2 x __ = __
Count the number of Never 1 x __ = __
Divide the total by 15

Interpretation of your score:

3 – means you have great health habits
2 – means your health habits are good overall, but there is room for
Improvement
1 – means that you are taking necessary risks with your health

What I Have Learned

Activity 4: Word Pool

Directions: Copy and complete the thought of the paragraph below by supplying the
missing words. Choose from the words written in the box.
A healthy _______ is active at home and _______. He/she is active to do the
household routine like cleaning the ________ and the backyard. He/she has time to
join with his/her _________ in prayers, attending masses and ________ activities.
He/she is alert and __________ in classroom activities. He/she enjoys being with
his/her friends, ___________, and other children in the school. He/she is also
practicing and active attending the ____________ activities on their place like ______
planting and _________ segregation.

child parents tree

classmates participate waste
environmental school worship
house

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5: Good vs. Poor Hygiene

Directions: Copy the table below and choose the health habits you think each boy is
doing. Boy A for good hygiene habits and Boy B for poor habits.

Brushes teeth every after meal

Doesn’t wash his hands at all
Uses deodorant/tawas
Wears dirty clothes
Take a bath once a week
Cuts his fingernails and toenails
Washes hands after using the comfort room
Picks his nose and wipes it on his shirt
Keeps his hair neat
Makes sure his socks and shoes don’t smell
Doesn’t cover his mouth when he coughs
Wears the same underwear many days in a row
row
BOY A BOY B

BOY A BOY B

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 Assessment

Now, that you are finished accomplishing the activities in this module, let us check
what you have learned.

A. Mutilple Choice
Directions: Choose the best answer and write the letter of your answer.
1. Which of the following is an example of good personal hygiene?
A. Putting on clean clothes after running hard at your soccer game.
B. Eating without washing your hands.
C. Brushing your teeth once a month.
D. Not taking shower after you play outside in the mud.
2. Which of the following is not a good social skill?
A. Expressing your feelings kindly even when you’re angry.
B. Saying please and thank you.
C. Being friendly and kind to other people.
D. Talking loudly when you’re supposed to be quiet.
3. What is a benefit of practicing good health habits?
A. Improved self-esteem C.Others will have a better perception of you
B. Better health D. All of the answers are correct
4. What should a man use that has bad breathe?
A. Deodorant c. Mouthwash
B. Cologne d. Coffee
5. What should you use to wash your hands?
A. Lotion C. Mouthwash
B. Soap D. Cologne
6. What is the best way to improve your moral-spiritual well-being?
A. Choose friends who share the same interest.
B. Get adequate rest and sleep.
C. Show respect and affection for others.
D. Sending quality time with your family and friends

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 B. True or False
Directions: Write true if the statement is correct and false if it is wrong.
7. You should change your underwear every day.
8. Drink little amount of water every day.
9. Maintain a positive outlook when dealing with problems/conflicts.
10. Express your emotions in negative ways.
11. Interact with different types of people.
12. Respect parents and elders.
13. Find ways on how to protect ourselves against these dangers.
14. Use substances, such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs of abuse.
15. Know the demands and expectations from you.

Additional Activities

Activity 6: CROSSWORD: Personal Hygiene

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Across:

2. It’s also nice to keep a _____________ in my purse .

4. I trim these weekly. I keep them short and clean.

9. Keeping my body _____________ is an important part of staying heathy.

11. I do this before eating, after using the bathroom, sneezing or playing with pets.

13. I clean these often so I don’t get wax in them.

14. I never do this into my hands. I use a tissue whenever possible.

15. Keep this neat by styling and brushing.

16. Always get your beauty ________________.

Down:

1. I always use this when I wash my hands and body.

3. Doing this every day or two is a must, and always after sports practice or playing

outside.

5. My hair always smells so fresh and clean when I use _______________.

6. Do this to avoid gingivitis, cavities and bad breath.

7. I do this once a day to remove food in between my teeth.

8. I always try to keep fresh _____________ in my purse.

10. I put clean clothes on every day, especially this.

12. Before you go to bed don’t forget to was your ___________________ .

Congratulations! You have successfully completed Module 2. Please proceed

to Module 3 and learn about Changes in Adolescents.

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