LEARNING MODULE for HEALTH 7 Module 1: GROWING HEALTHY
Attaining holistic health should be everybody’s goal. At this point of your life you have many health concerns that need to be addressed. You need to develop all dimensions of your health. You also need coping skills to be able to face the challenges of adolescent life. Correct health information, a positive attitude, healthy practices and desirable coping skills will help you attain and maintain holistic health. Pre test Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. A. The health dimensions are interrelated. However, some activities develop a specific dimension more than others. What dimension of health does each activity develop most? Write:
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for Physical health for Social health for Moral-spiritual Health for Emotional health for Mental health
Telling the truth Jogging around the park Listening to mood music Reading your favorite books Getting enough rest and sleep Eating a balanced diet regularly Going out with family and friends Respecting your parents and elders Sharing jokes with family members Playing chess, checkers, and Math games
B. There are changes that happen to boys and girls during puberty. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 1. Girls are taller than boys. 2. Girls’ hips become broader. 3. Voice change occurs among boys. 4. Boys become more aggressive than girls. 5. Muscle growth is faster in girls than in boys. 6. Boys reach the age of puberty earlier than girls. 7. Girls and boys experience rapid mental growth. 8. Boys and girls like to be alone more than to be with friends. 9. Changes that happen to boys and girls occur in all dimensions. 10. Menstruation and enlargement of breast occur at the same time.
C. Encircle the letter of your answer. 1. What will you do when you make a