HEALTH EDUCATION 8
Fourth Quarter
PREVENTION or SUBSTANCE Use and Abuse (ALCOHOL and CIGARETTE)
Part 1 ALCOHOL
Alcohol-colorless, bitter-lasting liquid that is consumed or used ether beverage or
medicine it is considered a gateway drug.
3 types of alcohol
1. Methanol - this alcohol is poisonous and caused death if consumed by a person
2. Isopropyl - also an alcohol that is poisonous and caused death if also consumed by a
pension
3. Ethanol - this alcohol is used as an ingredient of alcoholic drinks. This is also known
as beverages alcohol. (Examples: Gin, Beer, Wine, Vodka, Rum and Etc.)
Effects of alcohol in the Body
1. Intoxication - it refers to the physical and mental changes that the body is
experiencing
upon consuming alcohol
2. It is a depressant - substance in alcohol makes a person sleepy and may cause
HANG-
OVER to a drinker
3. It affects the functions of the central nervous system.
Alcoholism - is a condition when a person heavily consumes alcohol consistently. A
person
in this condition is called alcoholic.
Alcohol is considered as a gateway drug. A gateway drug can open doors for the user
to experiment or try more dangerous drugs
Examples: Nicotine from the cigarettes and alcohol
Some Myths about drinking alcoholic substances: (WRONG BELIEFS...)
1. Real men drink alcoholic drinks
2. Drinking alcoholic substance is a good past lime. It has relaxing effect
3. Drinking alcoholic beverages can solve your problems in life
4. A drinker can consume more alcoholic substances and still in control him/herself
5. The effects of more than one type of beverage alcohol are greater than sticking to one
6. Drinking coffee or talking a bath after consuming alcohol can make you sober
7. if someone faints after drinking alcohol, it's okay to let him sleep
8. Alcohol is good alternative to Snake bite
The effects of alcohol in the Central Nervous System
1. It affects the mental processes-memory, speech, decision-making, learning etc.
2. It also affects the senses (example seeing, hearing, touching etc)
3. It affects feeling (example: One become emotional, sensitive, etc)
4. It affects movements (example: loose balance and coordination)
Path of ALCOHOL in our body:
1. Alcohol enters the body first through the mouth
2. In the liver alcohol is converted into water and carbon dioxide
3. Most alcohol enters the bloodstream through the small intestine
4. Within 10-20 heart beats, alcohol in the bloodstream reaches the brain.
5. The heart pumps the alcohol throughout the body.
6. Alcohol is filtered in the kidney leaving salts and acids and exits through urination.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) or Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) - refers to the
amount of alcohol that enters the mainstream at a certain period. High alcohol level in
the blood makes the person vulnerable to do undesirable things.
Dependence - a condition when a person depends his everyday life on alcohol.
LONG TERM EFFECT OF ALCOHOLISM:
1. Tolerance - a condition when a person needs more alcohol to feel its original
effects (example a person cannot sleep it not able to drink alcoholic beverages)
2. Dependence - a condition when a person needs alcohol in order for the body to
function normally
3. Cirrhosis - the condition when the liver is damaged due to consistent excessive
consumption of alcohol. The stoned are form in the liver that results to liquids not
able to pass through a bloodstream because of the blockage of fatty liver.
4. Brain damage - this is very hazardous result of a person who is alcoholic. The
nervous system is damaged along with the liver diseases.
DISEASES THAT MAY FROM EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
1. Liver Cirrhosis- is a disease where the liver is damaged and cannot function
normally.
2. High blood pressure
3. Alcohol poisoning
4. Brain stroke
GLOSSARY OF TERMS:
Addiction -being dependent on a drug or combination of drugs
Addictive drugs -drugs that can cause addiction physically and psychologically
Alcohol poisoning -occurs when the body is damaged due to too much alcohol
consumption.
Brain stroke -a disease which affects the arteries that carry blood to the brain resulting
to brain damage/ Brain attack/stroke.
Fermentation -the process of extracting alcohol from plants or fruits sources (example:
wines from grape beer from grains, gin from sugarcane)
Heart Attack -is the immediate death of heart muscles due to blockage of the coronary
arteries by a blood clot. It is also called myocardial infraction.
Part II. Cigarettes
Smoking- is a ritual done by American Indians. They smoke tobacco during special
religious occasions and for medical purposes.
Cigarettes -is a finely grounded and processed tobacco wrapped in special paper for
smoking. Cigarette is also considered a gateway drug.
Nicotiana tabacum - is the scientific name of the plant whose leaves are used to make
cigarettes
Tobacco- refer to leaves of tobacco plant which are dried and prepared for smoking or
chewing.
Smoking- refers to the act of smoking cigarette, tobacco and other substances.
Smoker- a person who smokes cigarettes.
Kinds of Smoke
1. Mainstream smoke - the filtered smoke directly inhaled by the smoker
2. Side stream smoke - the smoke that comes out of the lighted cigarette. This may
also the called the second-hand smoke or environmental tobacco.
3. Third hand smoke - dangerous smoke left on objects like sofa, bedding, and
clothes.
Stimulants-refers to the substance that excites the function of the central nervous
system
Cigarettes considered a stimulant.
Nicotine – is a deadly chemical substance found in the cigarettes smoke. There are at
least 4.000 substance found in cigarettes. Nicotine is addictive.
DANGEROUS CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES PRESENT IN CIGARETTES:
1. Nicotine 3. Carbon Monoxide 5. Acetone
2. Tar 4. Ammonia 6. Cadmium
7. Vinyl Chloride 9. Arsenic 11.Benzen
8. Formaldehyde 10.Hydrogen Cyanide
World Health Organization (WHO)- Inform that tobacco smoking and chewing is the
2nd leading cause of death around the world, about 5 million people die of cigarette
smoking yearly all over the world.
Carcinogen - substances known to cause cancer to humans. There 43 known carcinogens
Ra 9211 present in cigarette.
Central Nervous System-this is most affected when a person smokes cigarettes. This
system controls the function of the heart, lungs, brain, blood vessels.
Respiratory System - this system is primarily affected when a person smokes cigarettes.
Respiratory system includes lungs and air passages.
Disease due to excessive Cigarette smoking:
1. High Blood Pressure- this result from much exertion of blood against the
arteries.
2. Heart Disease- disease in the cardio-vascular system
3. Foul body smell- includes bad breath (halitosis) body odor etc.
4. Bronchitis- these results from inflammation of the airways from the trachea into
the lungs
5. Asthma- chronic disease wherein body cell grows uncontrollably (Example lung
cancer, oral cancer neck cancer)
Effects of Smoking on Human Being:
1. it causes so many diseases especially diseases of the respiratory organs.
2. it makes life of smokers shorter by 10 years compared to that of non-smokers
3. Smoking also causes cancer.
4. Smoking leads to abnormalities of premature babies including premature birth.
LAWS RELATING TO CIGARETTE SMOKING:
1. RA 9211- this republic act that prohibits store from selling cigarettes to person
below 18 years of age This also known as "The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003’’
2. RA 9211 section 5 -smoking ban in public places (Examples: schools and Other
Educational institutions, Recreational areas and building where the youth
constantly stay)
3. RA 9211 section - this is a law that prohibits sale of cigarettes to minor, minor
selling cigarettes, minors prohibits to smoke
4. RA 9211 section 10- prohibits selling of cigarettes within school perimeters.
Cigarette vendors should be at least 100 meters away from the campus. When
selling cigarettes.
5. RA 3749 (also known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1995) -prohibits smoking in
a public transportation, restaurants, movie houses, etc.
4,000 -the estimated number of chemical present in cigarettes. Many of these chemicals
may cause disease to cigarette smoker
Glossary terms
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease. (COPD) is a disease of smokers which worsens
over time. It is characterized by severe coughing, shortening of breath and tightening of
chest.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
FOURTH QUARTER LESSON
Regional and National Dances with Asian Influences
Dance - a physical activity which promote lifelong fitness and wellness. It can develop
poise and grace, agility, flexibility coordination and other physical fitness factors
Folk Dances - are dances which are taught to us by our forefathers. These dances show
tradition, culture and way life, phases of work and belief of our ancestors
Neighboring Asian Countries that have influenced Philippine Folk Dances:
1. Thailand
2. Malaysia
3. China
4. Cambodia
5. Burma
6. Japan
Origin of Folk dances - this refers to a place or a country where the dance originally
came
from.
Importance of knowing Folk Dances which have influences of other ASIAN
countries:
1. This will enable us I have a glimpse of history. We will know the relation of our
country with other countries
2. We will have better understanding of the life, tradition and culture of our ASIAN
neighbors.
3. We will create a more harmonious relation with people who share the same
aspirations as a people.
4. To better understand our roots as people
How do we determine Dances with Foreign Influences?
1. use of colorful and intricately designed costumes, accessories, props example: fans
headdress, janggay)
2. Use of musical instrument such as gongs and kulingtang which are not part of the
Philippine culture.
3. Use of dance steps, gestures and expression which are not traditionally used by
native Filipinos.
Philippine dances with Asian Influences:
1. Chinese dances -use chopsticks which were modified in Philippine dances
(example
binislakan and Sakuting dances where they use sticks instead of chopsticks)
2. Chinese Japanese dances -use colorful farts which are used in Sua-ku-Sua, a
dance
from Jolo, Sulu)
3. Indonesians -use Janggay and Flamboyant headdress which are commonly used
in
Yakan and other Muslim dances.
4. Thai and Malay dances -use very color and intricate costumes which are evident
in
PANGALAY dance and Kappa Malong - Malong of Southern Philippines.
Scenarios of Philippine Dances with ASIAN influence
1. Courtship – in a courtship dance, a princess is protected by her guards as men
around her tries to win her heart
2. Harvesting –in this ritual/festival dance, peasants gather together as they
prepare
for their daily and cultivation and farming activities.
3. Merriment- this is a folk dance where a celebration of bountiful harvest or fiesta
is
done to commemorate and honor an important king or ancestor who
contributed in the development of a place.
Implements Commonly Used in ASIAN folk dances:
1. Fans- a) used to cover one's face when it performed for courtship dances.
b) the movement of the fan stimulates the flow of nature' elements, like
water,
air, fire and sometimes sea shells, leaves and flowers. (Example: Sua-Ku-
Sua)
2. Janggay -a mental brass extension for nails. It used to drive away evil spirits and
show eloquent. hand movement. The Janggay also indicates one's social
status when they are made of silver and gold.
3. Sticks -these are used by the dancer to produce various rhythms imitating the
chopsticks used by the Chinese and Japanese.
How we learned ASIAN dances?
1. Trading of Filipinos with their ASIAN neighbors led them to learn their dances
2. The early Filipinos adopted the beliefs, tradition and dances of ASIANS who visited
our country
3. This is a result of an acculturation. Mixing the dances of other ASIANS with our very
own dance steps
4. Resulted to Filipino folk dances with Asian influence
5. Other ASIANS settled here in our country for good
Philippines Folk Dances with ASIANS influences:
1. Tiklos -is a Philippines folk dance with a group peasant who agree to work on
each
other to prepare the soil for planning and farming activities.
2. Sakuting - is a social dance from Abra which was influences by the Chinese.
3. Sua-Ku-Sua - better known as lemon tree dance originated from Jolo and Sulu
Dancers use fans which are transformed into tiny snails, butterflies,
shields and leaves.
4. Pangalay -traditional fingernail dance of the tausog's of sulu archipelago.
5. Binislakan -is a dance where sticks are used by the dancers to beat the cotton
seeds.
Glossary of Terms:
Accent -emphasis on a beat, usually but not always, the first beat of the measure
Acculturation – is a process in which members of one cultural group adopts the belief ads
behavior of another group
Implements - are devices used in the performance of the task.
Tempo -the rate of speed from fast to slow
Culture - the totally of sociality transmitted behavior, pattern and belief in other products
of human work and thought
