LESSON PLAN IN HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL

EDUCATION 4
GRADE 12 4th QUARTER JUNE 13, 2023 7:30-8:30 am

I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standard
The learner demonstrates understanding of recreation in optimizing one’s health as a habit; as requisite for
physical activity assessment performance, and as a career opportunity.
B. Performance Standard
The learner leads recreational events with proficiency and confidence resulting in independent pursuit and in
influencing others positively.
C. Learning Competencies
Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most days of the week in a
variety of settings in-and out of school. PEH12FH-IIa-t-8
 define and list down the steps on how to execute the basic strokes in swimming
 execute the basic strokes in swimming through dance presentation
 appreciate the significance of the basic strokes in swimming in one’s life

II. CONTENT
AQUATICS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Basic Strokes in Swimming

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

1. Learners’ Materials – Recreation for Life Health-optimizing Physical Education for Senior High School
2. Additional Materials from Learning Resource Portal
 http://www.livestrong.com/article/552370-strategies-for-swimming
 https://depedtambayan.net
3. Other Learning Resources
 Laptop

IV. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
PREPARATORY ACTIVITY
 Prayer
“Good morning class. Let us stand for a prayer. The students will stand and pray.
 Classroom Management
“Before you take your seats, kindly arrange
your chairs properly and pick up some pieces of The students will arrange their chairs and pick up some
paper under your chairs. pieces of paper.
 Checking of Attendance
“You may now take your seats. And I will check
your attendance using the seat plan”.
 Passing of Assignment The students will pass their assignments.
“Please pass your assignment to the front”.

A. ELICIT
What have we discussed last meeting? Our topic yesterday is about “Aquatics”.
And what is Aquatics? Aquatics is defined as activities performed in the water
that promotes and enhances physical and mental
fitness.
Very good. Do you have any questions regarding our No ma’am.
topic yesterday?

B. ENGAGE
Before we proceed to our lesson today, let’s have an
activity called “Fix Me Up”. I want you to re-arrange the
jumbled letters inside each box to form a word that will
name the picture. Just raise your right hand if you know
the answer.

- Freestyle Stroke
- Butterfly Stroke
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke

Are you familiar with these words? Yes ma’am.

What do you think will be our topic for today? Our topic for today is about “Basic Strokes in
Swimming”
Good answer. Our topic for today is all about the “Basic
Strokes in Swimming”
At the end of our lesson, you are expected to:
 define and list down the steps on how to
execute the basic strokes in swimming
 execute the basic strokes in swimming
through dance presentation
 appreciate the significance of the basic
strokes in swimming

C. EXPLORE
I will group you into four groups. And you will search
through your mobile phones the designated topics that
I will assign in each group.
Group 1: Define and list down the steps on how to
execute Freestyle stroke in swimming.
Group 2: Define and list down the steps on how to
execute Butterfly stroke in swimming.
Group 3: Define and list down the steps on how to
execute Backstroke in swimming.
Group 4: Define and list down the steps on how to
execute Breaststroke in swimming.

Write your answers on the manila paper and after 10

minutes, select one member from your group to
present your answer in front of the class.
Time is up. Are you done?
Okay, the first to present is the Group 1.
The freestyle stroke, also known as front crawl, is the
fastest and most efficient of the swimming strokes used
in competition.
 1. Head Position
2. Reach Forward
3. Body Rotation
4. Hour-glass Pull
5. Finish the Stroke
Let’s give five claps to group 1. Next to present is the
Group 2. The butterfly stroke (colloquially shortened to fly is
a swimming stroke swum on the chest, with both arms
moving symmetrically, accompanied by the butterfly
kick (also known as the "dolphin kick") along with
movement of the hips.
1. Body Position
2. Arm Movement
3. Breathing Technique
4. Leg Action
5. Move Your Body In A Wave-like Fashion
Let’s give horraayy claps to group 2. Next to present is
the Group 3. The backstroke, or back crawl, uses alternating and
opposite arm movements. As one arm pulls through the
water from an overhead position to the hip, the other
arm recovers above the water from the hip to the
overhead position and vice versa.
1. Body Position
2. Pull
3. Kicks
4. Rotational Momentum
5. Underwaters
6. Tempo

Let’s give five claps to group 3. Last to present is the
group 4.
Let’s give group 4 a round of applause.
Alright. Very good answer class.
Breaststroke is a swimming style in which the swimmer
is on their chest and the torso does not rotate. It is the
most popular recreational style due to the swimmer's
head being out of the water a large portion of the time,
and that it can be swum comfortably at slow speeds.
1. Body Position
2. Arm Movement
3. Breathing Technique
4. Leg Action
5. Learn to Glide

D. EXPLAIN
FREESTYLE STROKE. The legs perform a kicking action
while the arms are alternately brought over head and
into the water.
1. Head Position
2. Reach Forward
3. Body Rotation
4. Hour-glass Pull
5. Finish the Stroke
(The teacher will show a video presentation about the (The students will execute the freestyle stroke)
steps on how to execute the freestyle stroke)

BUTTERFLY STROKE. It is the most demanding stroke –

a simultaneous overhand arm motion combines with a
dolphin kick. The swimmer must touch the walls with
both hands.
1. Body Position
2. Arm Movement
3. Breathing Technique
4. Leg Action
5. Move Your Body In A Wave-like Fashion
(The teacher will show a video presentation about the
steps on how to execute the butterfly stroke) (The students will execute the butterfly stroke)

BACKSTROKE. The swimmer stays on his or her back

and uses an overhand arm motion and a flutter kick.
The swimmer may stay under the water for 15 meters
after starting and turning.
1. Body Position
2. Pull
3. Kicks
4. Rotational Momentum
5. Underwaters
6. Tempo
(The teacher will show a video presentation about the
steps on how to execute the backstroke) (The students will execute the backstroke)

BREASTROKE. Arms move forward from breast at the

surface of the water, then pull backward under the
water for propulsion. Simultaneous thrust of the legs is
called the frog kick. The swimmer must touch the wall
with both hands.
1. Body Position
2. Arm Movement
3. Breathing Technique
4. Leg Action
5. Learn to Glide
(The teacher will show a video presentation about the
steps on how to execute the breaststroke) (The students will execute the breaststroke)

Very Good class. Can you now execute the basic strokes
in swimming? Yes ma’am.
Now, execute the freestyle stroke, butterfly stroke,
backstroke, and breaststroke. (The students will execute the basic strokes in
swimming)
E. ELABORATE
Okay class. Together with your group earlier, you will
execute the basic strokes in swimming through dance RUBRIC
presentation. I will give you 10 minutes to practice. And CRITERIA PERCENTAGE
you will be rated according to this Rubric. Kindly read. Choreography 40%
Proper Execution 30%
Timing and Basic Rhythm 20%
Coordination 10%
Total 100%

Time is up. Group 1 are you ready?

Yes ma’am.
(Dance Presentation of Group 1)
Next to present is the Group 2.
(Dance Presentation of Group 2)
 Third to present is the Group 3. (Dance Presentation of Group 3)

Last to present is the Group 4. (Dance Presentation of Group 4)

Great presentation class!

Can you now define and execute the basic strokes in
swimming in your own?
What do you think is the significance of the basic
strokes in swimming in our life?
Yes ma’am.
Whether you’re learning to swim for exercise,
competitions or safety reasons, it’s helpful to know a
variety of swimming strokes and when to use them.
This will allow you to be safe and competitive while
using your energy appropriately. All of these strokes are
worth learning, even as a beginner. They’ll strengthen
your arms, legs and core, build endurance and promote
a safe swimming environment for yourself and those
around you.

Do you have any questions? None ma’am.

F. EVALUATE
Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the BEST answer. Write the letter of your answer on a ¼ sheet of
paper.
1. It is the most demanding stroke – a simultaneous overhand arm motion combines with a dolphin kick. The
swimmer must touch the walls with both hands.
A. breaststroke B. freestyle stroke
C. butterfly stroke D. backstroke
2. The swimmer stays on his or her back and uses an overhand arm motion and a flutter kick. The swimmer may stay
under the water for 15 meters after starting and turning.

A. breaststroke B. freestyle stroke

C. butterfly stroke D. backstroke

3. Arms move forward from breast at the surface of the water, then pull backward under the water for propulsion.
Simultaneous thrust of the legs is called the frog kick. The swimmer must touch the wall with both hands.

A. breaststroke B. freestyle stroke

C. butterfly stroke D. backstroke
4. The legs perform a kicking action while the arms are alternately brought over head and into the water.

A. breaststroke B. freestyle stroke

C. butterfly stroke D. backstroke
5.-10. Choose one basic stroke in swimming and list down the steps on how to execute it.

G. EXTEND
Research at least 5 famous swimmers in the Philippines and write your answer on a ¼ sheet of paper.

Prepared by: CRISTINE JOY V. GUMBA

Teacher Applicant