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extracted text: Physical Education in the Eleni. Grades ONE of the' most neglected subjects in the curriculum i.s Physical Education. In many school_s it is placecl as the last subject in the classroom program an~l in DPC Form 138. At the start of the school year, the pupils are assigned in the school ground improyement and this is often done during Ph~·sical Education period. Some portion of this time is used in cleaning the rooms. During inclement weather the pupils are required to 'review or to finish the next day's assignment instead of being provided with indoor activities intended for Physical Education. This article is prepared so that teachers in both public and private schools will not be at a loss in the selection of subject matter and plans in the teachin:~· of Physical Education in the Elementary Grades. There should be a good selection of different types (1f activities so that they may be distributed throughout the week, the month, and the year. In this way the rx1pils will not be tired of only one, two, or three activities repeated for a long period of time. ·1 Sl!GGESTIONS 1. If the activitie" included in the program can not be carried out due to lack of equipment, similar activities ma~' be substituted for them. 2. To increase proficiency and to keep interests in stunts undertaken, the same should be, taken with yari;,tions. 3. Rhythmics should include leg, arm, and trunk nw\·ements in standing, kneeling, and sitting positions, and progress with varied slow and fast movements. F1 ee hand, bakya, coconut shells, bamboo castanets, bells, ancl stick rh.vthmics may be given in 9rades V nncl Vl. 4. Teaching aicls, such as hoop8, bean bags, sticks, wands, lrno, bakya, etc. may be prepared in the shop or by the pupils with the help of the parents. 5. In order to provide for continuity and mastery l)f activities, review lesson or lessons after the warming up exercises of marching and performing fancy steps, and practicing C"ertain skill8 or rhythmics. PAGE 42 bJ Prdro· T. Magadia G. On rainy days classes in Physical Education should be given inside the classrooms, using indoor activities. 7. Pupils who are members of the school band, or those assigned as monitors, servers at the lunch counters, and gardeners are not excused from their Physical Education classes. 8. School ground improvement or gardening cannot be a substitute for Physical Education. 9. Teachers must wear an appropriate costume and low rubber or low-heeled shoes as a requirement in the Physical Education classes. 10. Teachers should provide themselves with whistles. 11 . On free-play period the children choose their own activities. It is a period devoted to various forms of activities chosen by the pupils according to their desire~ aptitude.;;, and ~nterests. 12 .. Assign group .leaders as often as possible. Leaden;hip and followership should be maintained. . 13. Provide activities to develop the ability to 'create simple rhythmic movements and patterns. 14. The Physical Education class should start with warming up activities and end with quieting activities. TYPES OF ACTIVITIES I. Mimetics A. Animal Imitation B . Story .PJays C, Industrial Imitation D. Athletic and Game Imitation II. Rhyyhms and Dances A. Fundamental Rhythms B. Singing Games C. Folk Dancing D. Athletic or Gymnastic Dancing E . Character Dancing F. Natural Dancing G. Rhythmici> (bao, bells, bakya, sticks) H. Rope Skipping I. Ball Bouncing THE PHILIPPINE EDU CA TOR III. G a m e s A. Group Games B. Relay Games C. Team Games IV. Fundamentals A . Free hand exercises B . Wand and Flag exercises V. Athletics A. Running B. Jumping C . Throwing or Kicking D. Climbing VI. Stunts, Tumbling, etc. A. Stunts (individual) B. Stunts (couple) C. Tumbling D. Pyramid Building VII. Marching (Gymnastics) A. Marching fundamentals B . Fancy steps C. Figure marching D . Simple. marching tactics VIII. Swimming (if there are facilities) IX. Projects A. Posture week drive B. Intramural meets C. Play days D. Student Leaders' club E. Hiking and Visits to Historical places SAMPLE OF DAILY .LESSON PLANS Primary (Boys & Girls) I. Objectives A. To promote good posture, poise, gracefulness, and control. B. To develop ease, erectness, and grace in carriage and in all bodily movements. C. To develop organic power through repeated· participation in a variety of games. II. Activities A. Marching 1 . Forward marching 2. Single spiral marching (walking steps) B. Rhythmic Activities 1. Pointing with the feet (forward, backward, sideward) 2. Change step C. Games 1. Baka-Bakahan 2. Puss in a Circle III. Outcomes A. Natural walking posture B. Natural and graceful movements C . Alertness OCTOBER, 1957 Intermediate (lloys) I. Objectives A. To develop the ability to move from one place to another with the greatest degree or safety and speed. B. To develop coordin_ation of mind and muscle. C. To express in games in the fundamental instinctive tendencies, such c.\s, t11rowing, catching and running. II. Activities A. Gymnastic marching 1 . Forward marching 2. Backward marching 3. Opening and Closing ranks B. Stunts 1 . Head stand 2. Mcnkey walk 3. Camel walk C. Games 1. Newcomb III. Outcomes A. Knowledge of marching forward, backward, and opening and closing ranks. B. Knowledge of doing stunts with correct timing and coordination. C. AIJility in running, catching, and throwing a ball. Intermediate ~Girls) I. OIJjective:.; A. To learn some exercises that can IJe of use throughout life as conditioning or "keeping fit" exercises. B. To teach the steps necessary in a dance. C. To develop coordination by continuous repetition of the .movements in a game. II. Activities A. Free hand exercises B. Dance steps 1. Close step 2. Change step 3. Slide step C. Games 1 . Blackboard relay 2. Over-Under relay JII. Outcomes A. Knowledge of exercises that are goq_d for the development of mind and body. B. Knowledge of some dance steps C. Coordination References: 1. Program of Activities in Physical Education in the Elementary Grades. 2. Outline of Conduct anct Practice of Group Games. PAGE 43
Date: 1957
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