Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Bohol

(HEALTH 7)

FIRST QUARTER

Quarter : 1 Week : 5 Day : 4 Activity No. : 5

Competency: : 1. Explains the proper health appraisal procedures. (H7GD-Ii-j-22
2. Demonstrates health appraisal procedures during adolescence in order
to achieve holistic health (H7GD-Ii-j-23)
Objective : Perform the health appraisal procedures during adolescence in order to
achieve holistic health. (Scoliosis Screening)
Topic : Growth and Development: Health Appraisal and Screening Procedures
Materials : Weighing Scale, Tape measure or meter stick
Reference : (Pabelico 2017)
Pabelico, Naida C, Lanzaderas, Fernan, Camaling, Mark kenneth and Saraza, Alcar E.
2017. Physical Education and Health LM. Pasig City: Department of
Education.

Copyrights : For classroom use only

CONCEPT NOTES:
HEALTH APPRAISAL and SCREENING PROCEDURES
SCOLIOSIS - a condition in which the spine curves to the side.
- an abnormal lateral or side to side curvature of the spine.

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7Module, 2020
SCOLIOSIS TEST-keeps you informed of any abnormal curvature of
your spine.
1. Stand facing away from the screener.
2. Bend forward at the waist 90 degrees, feet 10 cm
apart, knees straight, and feet parallel to each other.
3. Palms of the hands are facing each other and arms
hang down, and are relaxed. The head is down.

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The following signs should be referred to a doctor for treatment:

• One of the shoulder blades is more prominent.
• The head is not aligned to the center of the pelvis.
• A hip appears higher or is more prominent than the other.
• The rib cage is uneven
• The waist is uneven
• The entire body is leaning to one side
Activity 1: Answer the following questions briefly.

1. How do you position your body during the scoliosis test?

2. How can you tell that the person has scoliosis?

Activity 2. Performance
Direction: With the assistance of your parents or older siblings, follow the procedure given
above for Scoliosis Test. Fill in the table below for your result.

Parts of the Body Description

1. Shoulder blades
2. Head
3. Rib cage
4. Waist
5. Hip
6. Entire body

What can you say about the over-all result of your scoliosis test? Did you notice any
problem?