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LESSON E X E M P L A R
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P.E AND H E A LT H
LESSON 2 - W E E K 3

MATATAG GRADE 7
Content Standards
The learners
demonstrate
understanding of mental
health and target games
in promoting personal
wellness for active and
healthy living.
Performance Standards
The learners
participate in target
games and other
physical activities in
promoting personal
wellness for active and
healthy living.
Learning Competencies and Objectives
Learning Competency
Recognize the positive effects of physical
activity participation on mental health.

Learning Objectives
1. Determine physical activities for promoting
mental health.
2. Explore the benefits of engaging in physical
exercise for one's mental well-being.
3. Recognize and articulate specific mental
health benefits from engaging in physical
activities.
 Various Physical Activities that
Help Safeguard Mental Health

• Exercises, Games, Sports,

Recreational Activities

TOPIC OUTLINE
 Benefits of Physical Activity
Participation on Mental Health

• Examples: Improved Focus or

Concentration and Improved
Performance

TOPIC OUTLINE
 Materials Needed:
Pen or pencil, Notebook or journal
(Day 1)
Short Review Instructions:
Activity 1. 1. Take a few deep breaths to relax your mind
Gratitude Journaling. and body.
(7 minutes) 2. Write down the date at the top of the page.
3. Reflect on your day or week and think about
the positive aspects, no matter how small they
might seem
 4. Write down at least one thing you're grateful for.
This can be a simple thing like a smile from a friend, a
sunny day, or a compliment you received.
(Day 1) 5. Briefly explain why you're grateful for it. This helps
Short Review you dig deeper into the positive emotions associated
with each one.
Activity 1.
Gratitude Journaling. 6. Take a moment to re-read your entries and let the
(7 minutes) feelings of gratitude sink in.
7. Close your journal, put away your writing tool, and
take another deep breath. Carry the positive feelings
with you as you continue your day.
 • Inform the students of the lesson objectives and
ask what they think the benefit of these to them:
Lesson 1. Determine physical activities for promoting
Purpose mental health.
2. Explore the benefits of engaging in physical
(2-3 minutes)
exercise for one's mental well-being.
3. Recognize and articulate specific mental health
benefits from engaging in physical activities.
 • To complete the word or phrase, ask the students to fill in the blanks
in the box with the appropriate letters.
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Area Vocabulary • Then, ask them to calculate the score based on the specified criteria.

Activity 2: Oh, I can 1. Refers to all those activities people choose to refresh
relate! (8 minutes) their bodies and minds and make their leisure time more
exciting and enjoyable. (According to the National
Institutes of Health)
 2. It is an activity with an emphasis on physical effort, skill, and/or hand?
eye coordination, along with aspects of competitiveness, where the rules
and behavioral patterns regulating the activity are explicitly established by
organizations. (According to Clearing House for Sports).
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Area Vocabulary

Activity 2: Oh, I can

3. Any skeletal muscle-driven motion of the body that requires energy.
relate! (8 minutes) (According To WHO)
 4. Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. (Definition
from Oxford Languages)

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Area Vocabulary

Activity 2: Oh, I can

5. Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do without active
relate! (8 minutes) response or resistance. (Definition from Oxford Languages)
 Answer Key:

Unlocking Content 1. RECREATION

Area Vocabulary 2. SPORT
3. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Activity 2: Oh, I can 4. ACTIVE
relate! (8 minutes)
5. PASSIVE
 • According to scientific research, people who actively
engage in leisure activities are better adjusted. There are
enormous advantages on both a physical and mental
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level.
Area Vocabulary

Activity 2: Oh, I can

relate! (8 minutes) • Being a part of a group activity makes us feel valuable
and a part of something. Our interactions with our
surroundings and relationships with other people
frequently influence our conduct. Both the direct and
indirect connections to our mental health are quite
advantageous
 • The teacher will post/show different pictures of recreational activities.

Explicitation Picture 1: People playing Chess

Activity 3.
Image review
(10 minutes)
 • The teacher will post/show different pictures of recreational activities.

Picture 2: Playing Volleyball

Explicitation

Activity 3.
Image review
(10 minutes)
 • The teacher will post/show different pictures of recreational activities.

Picture 3: Playing Badminton

Explicitation

Activity 3.
Image review
(10 minutes)
 • The teacher will post/show different pictures of recreational activities.

Picture 4: Gardening
Explicitation

Activity 3.
Image review
(10 minutes)
 • The teacher will post/show different pictures of recreational activities.

Picture 4: Biking
Explicitation

Activity 3.
Image review
(10 minutes)
 • Ask the following questions:
1. What did you notice in the images that
Explicitation were posted?
Activity 3. 2. Are the actions passive or active?
Image review 3. What type of activity do you prefer?
(10 minutes)
Active or passive? Why?
• Discuss the importance of mental health and physical well-being.
• Brainstorm with students about their experiences with physical
activities and how they feel afterward.
 • The class will perform GALAW PILIPINAS led by their teacher.

Worked Example • Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoX7BEcBTc4

Activity 4:
Time to get moving
and sweat it out!
(5-minutes)
 •Ask the following questions:
1. How do you feel after the exercise?
2. What do you think are the benefits of exercise?
Worked Example
3. Will you do this daily?
Activity 4: 4. Will you change anything with the exercise?
Time to get moving
and sweat it out! • Present information on the positive effects of
(5-minutes)
exercise on mental well-being.
• Discuss neurotransmitters (endorphins, serotonin)
released during physical activity.
 • Share real-life examples of individuals who
improved their mental health through exercise.
Worked Example
• Guide questions:
Activity 4: 1. What are some effective exercises that contribute
Time to get moving to maintaining good mental health?
and sweat it out!
(5-minutes) 2. How did you conclude that these exercises would
effectively promote mental well-being?
 Instructions:
1. Give each group a topic to discuss. Allow the students
to express their thoughts on the specified topic. They will
(Day 2) write the response on a piece of cartolina or manila paper
Lesson Activity and place it on the board.
Activity 5:
2. Assign a topic to each group. Let the students give their
Connect & Construct!
(Group Activity opinion on the topic assigned to them. They will write the
– 30 minutes) answer on a cartolina/manila paper and post it on the
board.
3. Designate a group representative to deliver the output to
the class. 4. When students express negative opinions, the
teacher should correct them and provide positive feedback
 Group 1:

(Day 2) 1. Enumerate various examples of games known for their

Lesson Activity positive impact on mental well-being.
Activity 5:
Connect & Construct! 2. What criteria guided your choice of games for fostering
(Group Activity
mental health benefits, and why were these specific games
– 30 minutes)
chosen?

3. How does engagement in physically active games

during adolescence contribute to preserving one's mental
health?
 Group 2:

(Day 2) 1. Enumerate various physical activities known for

Lesson Activity enhancing mental well-being.
Activity 5:
Connect & Construct! 2. What factors led you to choose these sports as effective
(Group Activity
tools for fostering mental health?
– 30 minutes)
3. Elaborate on the importance of participating in sports as
a means of protecting and nurturing your mental well-
being.
 Group 3:

(Day 2) 1. What are some examples of recreational activities

Lesson Activity that positively impact mental health?
Activity 5:
Connect & Construct!
(Group Activity 2. What criteria did you use to choose these specific
– 30 minutes) leisure activities as beneficial for mental health
enhancement?

3. To maintain mental and physical well-being,

compare active and passive leisure activities.
 Group 4:

(Day 2) 1. How does regular exercise positively impact

Lesson Activity academic performance and mental well-being?
Activity 5:
Connect & Construct!
(Group Activity 2. Can you elaborate on specific exercises or physical
– 30 minutes) activities you've participated in and describe how each
contributed to your academic success and emotional
balance?
 "Exercise has so many benefits, and we keep discovering more.
There's no part of a body that doesn't benefit from physical activity,"
says Melissa Santos, PhD, a pediatric psychologist at the University
(Day 2) of Connecticut School of Medicine and clinical director of the
Lesson Activity obesity clinic at Connecticut Children's Hospital.
Activity 5:
Connect & Construct!
(Group Activity
– 30 minutes)
 • Process questions:

1. How does involvement in physical activities influence and

(Day 2) promote positive mental health outcomes?
Lesson Activity
Activity 5: 2. Could you elaborate on the connection between physical
Connect & Construct! activity engagement and the enhancement of mental health?
(Group Activity
– 30 minutes) 3. Would you rather spend your free time in activities that
involve movement and physical exertion, or do you prefer more
laid-back and low-energy recreational options? Clarify your
stance.
 Ask the students to check the box next to the column that most
accurately depicts their involvement in the activities.

Learners’
Takeaways
Activity 6: Yes, I can!
(Individual activity
-7 minutes)
 In their notebook, ask the students to answer the
following question:
Reflection on
Learning 1. From 1 being the lowest and 10 being the
Activity 7. Short highest, how will you rate your learning of today’s
Reflection Writing lesson?
Task (5 minutes)

2. What are your strengths and weaknesses in the

lesson?
3. What do I need to improve my understanding of
the lesson?
 • The teacher will present a situation and
statement that assisted the students in achieving
Formative good mental health.
Assessment
Activity 8:
Like versus Dislike • The group will display the playing card with
(8 minutes)
the Like icon if they believe the activity will aid
in developing good mental health and the
Dislike icon if they do not.
 _______1. Gabriel is a seventh-grade student who feels self-
conscious about his body size. He decided to join the school's
basketball team and practice after school.
Formative
_______2. Yuno rides his bicycle to school because it is close
Assessment
to his house.
Activity 8:
Like versus Dislike _______3. Yuna joined the dance club at her school.
(8 minutes)
_______4. Nash spends all his free time in front of the
computer.

_______5. Andrea attends a Zumba dance every Saturday and

Sunday in their subdivision to keep herself physically fit.
 1. Like Icon: Yes, participating in team sports like basketball can aid in
developing good mental health. It promotes physical activity, social
interaction, and a sense of belonging. Dislike Icon: No, joining the
basketball team may not be helpful if Gabriel experiences excessive
Formative pressure or stress related to performance.
Assessment 2. Like Icon: Yes, cycling is a physical activity that contributes to mental
well?being. It improves cardiovascular health and reduces stress.
Activity 8: 3. Like Icon: Yes, participating in dance activities positively impacts
Like versus Dislike mental health. It combines physical exercise with creativity and self-
(8 minutes) expression.
4. Dislike Icon: Yes, reducing screen time and engaging in other activities
would be better for Nash’s mental well-being.
5. Like Icon: Yes, participating in Zumba classes promotes physical
fitness and releases endorphins, benefiting mental health. Remember that
context matters, and individual experiences may vary.
TH AN K Y OU
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