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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MAPEH 7 (HEALTH)
FIRST QUARTER
LEARNING MODULE 1

UNIT TOPIC: Growth and Development

Prepared by: Amor Grace Martinez Sacudit

I. GAINING IN YOUR END

I will be able to:

 Explains the dimensions of holistic health (physical, mental/intellectual, emotional,

social, and moral-spiritual)
 Analyses the interplay among the health dimensions in developing holistic health

II. AS YOU MOVE

A. Vocabulary Enhancement: Arrange the scrambled letters to find the answer.

1. State of complete, physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity

LETHAH
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2. Concerned with wholes rather than analysis or separation into parts

LITHOISC
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B. Study the two pictures below. Write your insights on the space provided

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III. MATTER IN HAND

HOLISTIC HEALTH
- Harmony and balance in all aspect of health – physical, mental, emotional, social and moral-
spiritual

FIVE DIMENSIONS OF HOLISTIC HEALTH

Good health and wellness are interdependent as to dimensions

PHYSICAL
HEALTH – refers to the state of the body and its compositions,

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development, functions and maintenance. Physical health also means the ability to carry out daily test
without becoming too tired.

Few ways to ensure good physical health:

- To keep the body and mind energized eat nutritious foods.

- To prevent eating disorder never skip meals or overeat.
- To cleanse the body by drinking 8-10 glasses a day.
- To increase immunity and endurance levels of the body, maintain fitness by exercising the body
- To detect illness at early stage have a regular check-ups
- To enhance growth and development, sleep at least 7 uninterrupted hours daily
- To prevent addiction, avoid taking addictive substances

MENTAL HEALTH OR INTELLECTUAL HEALTH – refers to the cognitive

ability and skills to improve one’s quality of life. It is the ability to reason out,
analyze, evaluate, create and make rational decisions.

Some ways to attain good mental health:

- Set realistic goals

- Look at every opportunity with an open mind
- Know the demands and expectations from you
- Maintain a positive outlook, especially when dealing problems with
conflicts

EMOTIONAL HEALTH – our ability to accept and cope with our own and
others feelings. It involves understanding and liking yourself

Some ways to attain emotional health:

- Be aware of and accept one’s strength and weakness

- Handle stress and seek help, of needed
- Develop strong communication networks among family, friends
and peers

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SOCIAL HEALTH – refers to the ability to build and maintain

harmoniously and satisfying relationships. Being socially accepted
is also connected to our emotional well-being.

Some ways to attain social health:

- Increase interaction with other people

- Improve interpersonal communication skills
- Assume a positive self-image
- Interact with different types of people
- Accept and understand different cultural norms

MORAL-SPIRITUAL HEALTH – refers to one’s faith, beliefs and values. Being

morally and spiritually healthy is looking for the meaning and purpose of life.

There are no recommended ways to help attain moral-spiritual health. It is more

about looking within oneself deeply and understanding one’s existence and faith

IV. KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

Holistic – concerned with wholes rather than analysis or separation into parts

Health – state of complete, physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity

Holistic Health – harmony and balance in all aspect of health – physical, mental, emotional, social and
moral- spiritual

Five Dimensions of Holistic Heath – Physical Health, Mental/Intellectual Health, Emotional Health, Social
Health, Moral-Spiritual Health

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V. THINK THROUGH (test and tasks)

OC Module 1 Worksheet
Name: Grade Level & Section:
Date: Score: Parent/Guardian’s Signature:

A. Choose and encircle the correct answer.

1. How might someone demonstrate intellectual wellness?

a. Through religion
b. Though social connections
c. Through emotional control
d. Through critical thinking

2. Exercise is mainly a component of _____.

a. Spiritual wellness
b. Interpersonal wellness
c. Intellectual wellness
d. Physical wellness

3. Tom is someone who is confident and exhibits a good sense of self-esteem. These characteristics
mark Tom as someone with _______.
a. Spiritual wellness
b. Interpersonal wellness
c. Physical wellness
d. Intellectual wellness

4. Our ability to accept and cope with our own and others feelings. It involves understanding and
liking yourself
a. Moral-spiritual health
b. Physical health
c. Emotional health
d. Mental health

5. The harmony and balance in all aspect of health – physical, mental, emotional, social and moral-
spiritual
a. Health
b. Holistic health
c. Lifestyle
d. Fitness

B. Answer the following questions. Explain your answers.

1. In your own ideas, why is it important for us to know the dimensions of health?
Explain.
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2. As a grade 7 student, how can you achieve holistic health? State your answers.
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RESOURCES: slideshare.net/mobile/elmerllames/health-grade-7-first-quarter

Ms. Amor Grace Martinez Sacudit

MAPEH Teacher
Contact No. 09297787443
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