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Welcome to
MODULE 1
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 4

Physical Education and Health 1 is a module designed for senior high school students
under the K to 12 program, it supports the mission and philosophy of the Department of
Education in equipping students with 21st Century Skills. Moreover, this module is designed to
promote positive attitude toward physical activity and provide skills that will enable the
students to pursue an active lifestyle throughout their adult lives.

An integrated and holistic approach was utilized in designing the various lessons.
Moreover, the book incorporates differentiated evaluation strategies in order to
accommodate different learning styles of students. It will be a valuable learning resource for
students who want to become independent, active and lifelong learners.

The module is based on the competency from the Most Essential Learning
Competency (MELC) developed by the Department of Education as a part of the learning
contingency plan.

Grade Level Standard

Demonstrates understanding of recreation in optimizing one’s health as a habit; as requisite

for physical activity assessment performance, and as a career opportunity

Most Essential Learning Competency

Discusses the nature of different recreational activities

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Explains how to optimize the energy systems for safe and improved performance
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“Honesty is the best Policy”

Determining an Outdoor Recreational Activity

Football and soccer are activities done outdoors and on grass. Are they outdoor
recreational activities? Why or why not? Defend your answer.
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Soccer Football

CHAPTER 1: Nature and Background of Outdoor Recreation

Did you know that Cloud Nine in Siargao, a teardrop-shaped island in Surigao del Norte, is
home to the 9th Best Surf Spot in the World, according to a list released by the travel website
of the Cable News Network (CNN).

What is outdoor recreation?

Consider the following activities: bird-watching, caving or spelunking, camping, and
snorkeling. When and why do people engage in the mentioned activities? What is a
common factor among them? Answering these questions will lead to answering what
outdoor recreation is all about. Were your answers the same or close to the following?
✓ done during vacation or school break
✓ they want to have fun
✓ done outdoors with nature
Putting the answers together, outdoor recreation is organized activities done during
one's free time for his/her own personal reasons, where an interaction b is present.

Recreation is derived from the Latin word recreare which means to be refreshed.
Choices for recreation vary from person to person. What makes one happy may not be so
for others. Therefore, recreational activities depend on one’s interests, pursuits, and needs
which may be reflective of one’s beliefs and level of gratification.

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What are the different outdoor recreational activities?

The Philippines is rich in natural resources. Despite being in a relatively small country,
Philippines is surrounded by all kinds of land formations and natural water resources. In fact, it
has been listed in The World Factbook (Maps of World) as having the fifth longest coastline in
the world. Its natural environment has so much to offer, whether on land, on water, or even
in the air. It hosts varied outdoor recreational activities, some of which are the following:

Land Water Air

Mountaineering Mountain Biking Swimming Kayaking Parasailing
Trekking/Hiking Orienteering Snorkeling Whitewater Rafting Skydiving
Camping Canyoneering Diving Sailing Paragliding
Backpacking Rock Climbing Surfing Fishing
Picnic Bird-watching Canoeing Bamboo Rafting

What are the benefits of outdoor recreation?

Fun and pleasure are perhaps the immediate answers of the majority who have
experienced outdoor activities. However, there is more to it than just the fun. Studies have
shown that being close to natural environment is healthy. Aside from the fresh air and the
amazing sight of nature, the outdoors have positive effects on the general wellness of an
individual most especially if it is done with regularity. Wellness encompasses the general state
of a person (physical, social, psycho-emotional, and spiritual) and in the end contributes to a
better quality of life.

Physical Health Benefits

Being outdoors prevents a person from having a sedentary life. It allows people to
move, whether by walking, running, swimming, biking, paddling, etc. With the surge of
electronic gadgets, more and more people (children and adults alike) are unconsciously
getting stuck with a sedentary life, contented with playing with their computer games,
tablets, or cellphones, or watching television for hours.

Psycho-Emotional Benefits
Engaging in outdoor recreational activities helps people to rest, relax, de-stress or
unwind, and feel revitalized. In fact, some research showed that too much artificial
stimulation and time spent in purely human environments can cause exhaustion and loss of
vitality and health (Katcher & Baeck, 1987; Stilgoe, 2001).
Nature has its own way of positively distracting a stressed mind and calming it down.
Being outdoors also improves our self-esteem, confidence, and creativity. There is a sense of
"feeling good" whenever one achieves the goal in a particular activity such as reaching the
peak of a mountain or learning a skill of paddling in canoeing.

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Social Benefits
Outdoor activities are ways for families to become closer. They can be a "family-
bonding activity" as each family member participates in an activity, achieves a common
goal, and goes through the same experience.
Spending time outdoors also allows one to meet and interact with others who share
the same passion for outdoor recreation. Participating in a team will help form lasting
friendship and develop a community.

Economic Benefits
People who have a relaxed body and mind tend to be more productive at work. This
translates into efficiency at the workplace.
"It's more fun in the Philippines!” as the Department of Tourism slogan goes. Indeed, it is
more fun as well for everyone involved in ecotourism activities in the Philippines. It has been
rewarding for the local folks as ecotourism in the country created jobs and other economic
activities which have, one way or another, contributed to our economic growth.

Spiritual Benefits
Positive outdoor experiences can stir up spiritual values. Being one with nature brings
certain calmness within a person. It strengthens an individual as it heals, rejuvenates, and
soothes the body and soul.

What are the important things that should be remembered when participating in an
outdoor recreational activity?
It has been established earlier that outdoor recreation is an interaction between man
and nature. The interaction should come with care and respect. It Is Important that in using
and enjoying what nature offers, an equal responsibility in conserving and preserving it must
be consciously employed by the people.

THE LEAVE NO TRACE SEVEN PRINCIPLES

Principle 1: Plan Ahead and Prepare

 Before going to a place, check if your planned activity is permitted. Make sure to
know the rules, guidelines, and safety procedures they have set. Some places require
certain permits or clearances.
 Make sure you have the needed equipment for your activity and the skills need. to
undertake the activity.
 Plan how to cope in case emergency arises.
 Check the weather forecast and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
 Learn when areas are most crowded and try to avoid those times.
 To minimize environrnental impact and for safety reasons, keep group numbers small,
Repack food to minimize waste.
 When trekking, maps and compass must be used to avoid markings or leaving of
marks on rocks and the like.

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Principle 2: Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

 Walk, run, bike, or camp on durable surfaces like established tracks, rocks, gravel, and
dry grasses.
 Avoid walking on soft surfaces like soh plants. You might be trampling on a young tree
or pasture and this will cause vegetation damage.
 Use existing trails or campsites, no need to build a new campsite that will alter the
environment.
 To avoid erosion, walk in single file in the middle of the trail.
 Avoid places where impacts are just beginning to show.
 When camping, keep the campsite small and discreet.
 Camp at least 200 feet from lakes and rivers to protect the water,

Principle 3: Dispose of Waste Properly

 "Pack it in, pack it out" means everything you brought should b brought back with you
including left-over food or fruit peel. Nothing should be left.
 When camping, cat holes are dug (6-8 inches deep) for human waste and covered
just the same with soil and weeds or leaves on top.
 Dishes should be washed 2008 feet away from lakes or rivers and use biodegradable
soap. Scatter strained dishwater.

Principle 4: Leave What You Find

 Examine archeological structures, old walls, and other heritage artifacts but do not
touch nor leave marks on them.
 Leave nature as you found them. Do not take any plant, rock, plants, or marine
animal with you.
 Avoid introducing non-native plants and animals.
 Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.

Principle 5: Minimize Campfire Impacts

 Use lightweight stove for cooking; campfires can cause lasting impacts.
 If fires are permitted, use fire rings or mound fires that are already set-up.
 Keep fires small and use only sticks from the ground than can be broken by hand.
 No burning of plastics or other substances that emit toxic fumes.
 Burn all wood to ash and make sure fires are completely out. Scatter the cool ash.

Principle 6: Respect Wildlife

 Observe wild animals from a distance and they should be avoided during sensitive
times such as mating, nesting, or raising the young.
 Do not feed wild animals or birds as it is not their natural food. The food might damage
their health or alter their natural behaviors and even expose them to predators.
 Protect wildlife and protect your food as well by storing and securing the trash well.
 In case you decide to bring your pets along, make sure it is allowed and you can
control them. Otherwise, do not bring them with you.

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Principle 7: Be Considerate of Other Visitors

 Respect people who live and work in the countryside.

 Respect other visitors and let them have a momentous experience as well.
 Allow the sound of nature to prevail, not your noise or your radio.
 Be courteously; yield to others on a trail.
 Camp away from trails and other visitors.

ACTIVITY 1

Left a Trace
From your observation, whether first hand or from other sources (news, documentary
shows, narrated by friends, etc.), which among the Leave No Trace Seven Principles is usually
not being observed in the Philippines? Explain your answer. You may cut and post a news
article or a personal picture to back up your explanation.
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Identify the following pictures. (2pts each)

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

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