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Quarter 1
Lesson Exemplar Lesson

for MAPEH 2

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MATATAG K TO 10 CURRICULUM

Lesson Exemplar for MAPEH Grade 7
Quarter 1: Lesson 2 (Week 3)
SY 2024-2025

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 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MATATAG K TO 10 CURRICULUM
PE AND HEALTH/SECOND QUARTER/GRADE 7

I. CURRICULUM CONTENT, STANDARDS, AND LESSON COMPETENCIES

A. Content The learners demonstrate understanding of mental health and target games in promoting personal wellness for active
Standards and healthy living.

B. Performance The learners participate in target games and other physical activities in promoting personal wellness for active and
Standards healthy living.

C. Learning Learning Competency

Competencies Recognize the positive effects of physical activity participation on mental health.
and Objectives
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.

D. Content Various Physical Activities that Help Safeguard Mental Health

• Exercises, Games, Sports, Recreational Activities
Benefits of Physical Activity Participation on Mental Health
• Examples: Improved Focus or Concentration and Improved Performance

E. Integration SDG Target 3.4 | Noncommunicable diseases and mental health: By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality
from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being

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II. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. References Six ways to take care of your mental health and well-being this World Mental Health Day. World Health Organization.
https://www.who.int

Physical activity and your mental health - HSE.ie. https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/self-help/activities/physical-

activity/#:~:text=Physical%20activity%20will%20help%20you,can%20help%20improve%20your%20mood.
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise. HelpGuide.org https://www.helpguide.org

III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURE NOTES TO TEACHERS

A. Activating Prior (Day 1) Practicing gratitude journaling

Knowledge 1. Short Review helps shift students focus
Activity 1. Gratitude Journaling. (7 minutes) from negative thoughts to
• Materials Needed: Pen or pencil, Notebook or journal positive ones. It trains their
• Instructions: mind to seek out and
1. Take a few deep breaths to relax your mind and body. appreciate the good things in
2. Write down the date at the top of the page. your life, no matter how small.
3. Reflect on your day or week and think about the positive aspects, no Over time, this activity can
matter how small they might seem. improve their overall outlook,
4. Write down at least one thing you're grateful for. This can be a simple boost your mood, and
thing like a smile from a friend, a sunny day, or a compliment you received. contribute to better mental
5. Briefly explain why you're grateful for it. This helps you dig deeper into well-being. Remember, this is
the positive emotions associated with each one. just one of many activities that
6. Take a moment to re-read your entries and let the feelings of gratitude can help safeguard their mental
sink in. health. It's important to
7. Close your journal, put away your writing tool, and take another deep combine various strategies,
breath. Carry the positive feelings with you as you continue your day. including regular exercise,
socializing, getting enough

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 sleep, and seeking professional
help when needed to maintain
good mental health.

2. Feedback (Optional)

2. Establishing 1. Lesson Purpose (2-3 minutes) Always inform the learners of

Lesson Purpose • Inform the students of the lesson objectives and ask what they think the the purpose of the lesson and
benefit of these to them: what success in learning the
1. Determine physical activities for promoting mental health. lesson look like.
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.

2. Unlocking Content Area Vocabulary

Activity 2: Oh, I can relate! (8 minutes) The teacher may consider other
• To complete the word or phrase, ask the students to fill in the blanks in the words that they think needed to
box with the appropriate letters. be unlocked.
• Then, ask them to calculate the score based on the specified criteria.
Answer Key:
1. Refers to all those activities people choose to refresh their bodies and 1. RECREATION
minds and make their leisure time more exciting and enjoyable. 2. SPORT
(According to the National Institutes of Health) 3. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
4. ACTIVE
R C R T N
5. PASSIVE

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 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)
S O R

3. Any skeletal muscle-driven motion of the body that requires energy.

(According To WHO)
H Y C L

A T V T

4. Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. (Definition

from Oxford Languages)
A C V
5. Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do without active
response or resistance. (Definition from Oxford Languages)
P S V E

• According to scientific research, people who actively engage in leisure

activities are better adjusted. There are enormous advantages on both a
physical and mental level.
• 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.

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3. Developing and 1. Explicitation The teacher may search for
Deepening Activity 3. Image review (10 minutes) other images.
Understanding • The teacher will post/show different pictures of recreational activities

• Ask the following questions:

1. What did you notice in the images that were posted?
2. Are the actions passive or active?
3. What type of activity do you prefer? 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.

2. Worked Example
Activity 4: Time to get moving and sweat it out! (5-minutes) The teacher may opt to use other
• The class will perform GALAW PILIPINAS led by their teacher. exercise videos.
• Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoX7BEcBTc4

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 • Ask the following questions:
1. How do you feel after the exercise?
2. What do you think are the benefits of exercise?
3. Will you do this daily?
4. Will you change anything with the exercise?
• Present information on the positive effects of 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.
• Guide questions:
1. What are some effective exercises that contribute to maintaining good
mental health?
2. How did you conclude that these exercises would effectively promote
mental well-being?

(Day 2)
3. Lesson Activity
Activity 5: Connect & Construct! (Group Activity – 30 minutes) Always discuss the rubric before
• Instructions: proceeding with the activity.
1. Give each group a topic to discuss. Allow the students to express their
thoughts on the specified topic. They will write the response on a piece of
cartolina or manila paper and place it on the board.
2. Assign a topic to each group. Let the students give their opinion on the
topic assigned to them. They will write the 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.

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Group 1:
1. Enumerate various examples of games known for their positive impact on
mental well-being.
2. What criteria guided your choice of games for fostering mental health
benefits, and why were these specific games chosen?
3. How does engagement in physically active games during adolescence
contribute to preserving one's mental health?

Group 2:
1. Enumerate various physical activities known for enhancing mental well-
being.
2. What factors led you to choose these sports as effective tools for fostering
mental health?
3. Elaborate on the importance of participating in sports as a means of
protecting and nurturing your mental well-being.

Group 3:
1. What are some examples of recreational activities that positively impact
mental health?
2. What criteria did you use to choose these specific leisure activities as
beneficial for mental health enhancement?
3. To maintain mental and physical well-being, compare active and passive
leisure activities.

Group 4:
1. How does regular exercise positively impact academic performance and
mental well-being?
2. Can you elaborate on specific exercises or physical activities you've
participated in and describe how each contributed to your academic success
and emotional balance?

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• "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 of Connecticut School
of Medicine and clinical director of the obesity clinic at Connecticut
Children's Hospital.

• Process questions:
1. How does involvement in physical activities influence and promote positive
mental health outcomes?
2. Could you elaborate on the connection between physical activity
engagement and the enhancement of mental health?
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.

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4. Making 1. Learners’ Takeaways
Generalizations Activity 6: Yes, I can! (Individual activity-7 minutes)
• Ask the students to check the box next to the column that most accurately
depicts their involvement in the activities.
Activities Always Seldom Never
I take part in community service
regularly.
I like taking part in our school’s
events.
I enjoy taking my family on picnics.
I like to play chess with my
classmates when we have spare
time.
I enjoy participating in local
sporting events, including
basketball, volleyball, badminton,
etc.

2. Reflection on Learning
Activity 7. Short Reflection Writing Task (5 minutes)
• In their notebook, ask the students to answer the following question:
1. From 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, how will you rate your
learning of today’s lesson?
2. What are your strengths and weaknesses in the lesson?
3. What do I need to improve my understanding of the lesson?

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IV. EVALUATING LEARNING: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND TEACHER’S REFLECTION NOTES TO TEACHERS

A. Evaluating 1. Formative Assessment 1. Like Icon: Yes, participating

Learning Activity 8: Like versus Dislike (8 minutes) in team sports like basketball
• The teacher will present a situation and statement that assisted the studentscan aid in developing good
in achieving good mental health. mental health. It promotes
physical activity, social
• The group will display the playing card with the Like icon if they believe the
interaction, and a sense of
activity will aid in developing good mental health and the Dislike icon if they
do not. belonging.
_______1. Gabriel is a seventh-grade student who feels self-conscious about Dislike Icon: No, joining the
his body size. He decided to join the school's basketball team and practice basketball team may not be
after school. helpful if Gabriel experiences
excessive pressure or stress
_______2. Yuno rides his bicycle to school because it is close to his house. related to performance.
_______3. Yuna joined the dance club at her school. 2. Like Icon: Yes, cycling is a
_______4. Nash spends all his free time in front of the computer. physical activity that
_______5. Andrea attends a Zumba dance every Saturday and Sunday in their contributes to mental well-
subdivision to keep herself physically fit. being. It improves
cardiovascular health and
2. Homework (Optional) reduces stress.
3. Like Icon: Yes, participating
in dance activities positively
impacts mental health. It
combines physical exercise with
creativity and self-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

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 physical fitness and releases
endorphins, benefiting mental
health.

Remember that context

matters, and individual
experiences may vary.

B. Teacher’s Note observations on The teacher may take note of

Remarks any of the following Effective Practices Problems Encountered some observations related to
areas: the effective practices and
problems encountered after
Strategies explored utilizing the different strategies,
materials used, learner
engagement and other related
Materials used
stuff.

Learner engagement/ Teachers may also suggest

interaction ways to improve the different
activities explored/ lesson
exemplar.
Others

C. Teacher’s Reflection guide or prompt can be on: Teacher’s reflection in every

Reflection A. Principles behind the teaching lesson conducted/ facilitated is
1. What principles and beliefs informed my lesson? essential and necessary to
2. Why did I teach the lesson the way I did? improve practice. You may also

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B. Students consider this as an input for
1. What roles did my students play in my lesson? the LAC/Collab sessions.
2. What did my students learn? How did they learn?

C. Ways forward
1. What could I have done differently?
2. What can I explore in the next lesson?

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