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PHYSICAL GRADE
EDUCATION 11
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QUARTER
WEEK 5-6
Obesity levels remain worryingly high, with nearly 30% of the global population
being overweight or obese. This figure is set to rise to almost half of the world’s
adult population by 2030, according to the McKinsey Global Institute.2 The
fundamental cause of excess weight and obesity is an imbalance between energy
intake and energy expenditure. Globally, the intake of energy-dense foods that are
high in saturated fat, salt and sugar has increased. We also consume insufficient
amounts of fruit, vegetables, dairy, whole grains and oily fish,3 which has an
additive effect on the health impact of a poor diet. Our modes of work continue to
remain sedentary and we work the longest hours compared to many other
European countries.4 In the UK we spend more time sat on public transport,
watching television and indoors.
Excess weight and obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic, non-
communicable diseases (NCD) including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,
musculoskeletal disorders (particularly osteoarthritis) and some cancers.5 The risk
for these NCD’s also rises with an increase in body mass index (BMI) and age. To
summarise:
1. The UK has one of the highest levels of obesity in western Europe: 67% of men
and 57% of women are either overweight or obese.
2. More than half of men and women are at an increased risk of multiple health
problems caused by poor diet.
3. The level of childhood obesity is a huge concern. In the UK, one in 10 children
are obese when they start school. By the time they leave primary school, nearly
20% of children are obese with a 75-80% risk of obese adolescents becoming
obese adults. Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of obesity,
premature death and disability in adulthood.
4. According to the latest diet surveys, children and teenagers consume around
40% more added sugar than the recommended daily allowance; much of this
coming from snacks and sweets.3 We are now seeing type 2 diabetes,
hypertension, early markers of heart disease, breathing difficulties, increased risk of
fractures and psychological effects in young children.
6. Obesity can reduce life expectancy by eight to 10 years. This is equivalent to the
effects of life-long smoking.7
Obesity prevention strategies are beginning to gain traction but to see real strides,
positive change must outrun the pace of negative contributors. Prevention policy
should target a handful of key behaviours and the role of the primary care nurse is
central to its delivery:
– Limiting processed foods (refined grains, processed meat and foods rich in sugar,
saturated fat and salt) and beverages (sugary drinks).
Guide questions:
1. What is the most important lesson you have learned from the article and how
are you going to apply it to yourself?
2. What are you most guilty of after reading the article and why?
SITUATION: Your barangay is celebrating its fiesta and one of the highlights of the
festivity is the “Zumba Craze” challenge, which will involve all high school students in your
barangay. As an active member of your community, you are to upload your own routine of
the Zumba dance. Some members in your barangay are also involved in making flyers
promoting the Zumba activity as a way of promoting an active lifestyle in the community.
GOAL: Promote active lifestyle by creating your own Zumba routine or creating a flyer
about the benefits of Zumba.
ROLE: Healthy Lifestyle Promoter
PRODUCT CHOICE: For online class, make a 2-minute video of a Zumba dance.
For printed module, make a flyer promoting Zumba as a way of
maintaining a healthy lifestyle
AUDIENCE: Teachers, friends, classmates, and the community
STANDARDS:
The outputs will be assessed using the two analytic rubrics below.
PERFORMANCE TASK ANALYTIC RUBRIC:
Zumba Performance
RUBRIC FOR DANCE PERFORMANCE
Needs
Excellent Good Satisfactory
Category Improvement
4 3 2
1
The learner has a The learner has The learner is The learner has
rhythm or tempo a rhythm or a little off- no rhythm or
in his dance tempo in his beat. music.
sequence that dance
Timing matches the sequence that
music and matches the
performance music.
beyond
expectations.
The learner uses The learner The learner The learner
all space very uses all space uses space failed to use
well and provides very well. within own proper space.
Choreography
vertically and immediate
horizontally well area on
executed. horizontal.
The learner has The learner has The learner No originality
created his/her created his/her adapts other shows.
own dance steps own dance dance steps to
Originality
with varied types steps. create own but
of executions. very little
origin.
Flyer Making