Name: Leonardo, Kylene Edelle L.

Year, Course and Section: BSMA 1-2

CHAPTER 3: ACTIVITY 1: REFLECTIVE ESSAY

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write your answer on the space provided.
1. On a scale of 1-10, kindly rate your own wellness in terms of eight dimensions?
Explain your answer.
There is no such perfect thing, all you have to do is to keep it balanced. If I would
rate my own wellness in terms of the eight dimensions, I would be non-hesitant to give
myself an average rate of blank over 10. Given different circumstances, there are factors I
have considered that made me derive to my claim.

 In terms of my Physical Wellness, I believe I have control over my body,

over my health. I will not deny that there are times wherein I got out of
control, but I try my best to be back and stay on track. Being physically well
does not only necessarily mean that I am to do some exercises to get in shape.
It also includes different activities that will overall give you a satisfaction
physically. As I was not able to exercise take proper care of myself for a
couple of months already, I believe that a rate of 7 out of 10 will best suit my
Physical Wellness.
 In terms of my Emotional Wellness, I can say that this pandemic, particularly
the fact that we have to undergo quarantines and postpone family gathering
affected me bigtime. The environment itself was very stressful but the virus
added fuel to the flame. Up until now, it was hard for me to process and
accept the fact that we have to acquaint ourselves with the new normal. As
time goes by, I am positive that I can improve my emotions and adjust myself
in accordance with what is happening around me. Overall, same as my
physical wellness, I’d like to give this a 7 out of 10.
 In relation with my Social Wellness, my circle was not that big. I am friends
with a lot of people, but only a little percent of my circle would be willing to
join me with my battles. I do not blame them. In fact, it is me at fault. I have
not experienced it, yet I am afraid of rejection and disappointments, so I do
not even consider making the first move. However, I do not lack much
confidence as I grew up in a big family. They taught me how to socialize, but
still there is this feeling that bothers me. I am blessed to have my family and
friends, and more blessed that I get to create friendship virtually. I know I can
work it out, so I am giving my Social Wellness an 8 out of 10.
 Stated above are the three dimensions which I found weakness in. I can consider
the rest to be rated at least 9 to 10 because even though there is a big difference in my
lifestyle before the pandemic hit, I can still manage my Intellectual, Environmental,
Spiritual, and Financial Wellness. I excluded the Occupational Wellness because I do not
have any job at the moment, but I am positive I am doing well in my Financial Wellness
as my parents discuss to me our expenditures and where our family money is spent so I
could learn and handle our soon finances all by myself in the future. I do believe that as I
get to progress, I can keep things balanced and in line. Sooner or later, I will be able to
assess and consider myself full of satisfaction as I get to say that ii am completely well in
terms of the eight dimensions, with the full guidance of our Creator.
2. What do you think is the significance of physical fitness testing in your own personal
life, most especially during this time of pandemic?
Physical fitness tests are conducted to monitor and assess one's ability in relation to
physical fitness, strength, and flexibility. It helps a person, in our case, students, to better
understand our health, how healthy we are, and what are the possible suggestions that will
provide improvement to our health and goals.
Amidst pandemic, our movements are mainly static. When so many of us are
restricted in our movements, it is even more important for people of all ages to be active as
much as possible. It is crucial to take the test, much more crucial to be active and be on track.
Physical Fitness Testing and the exercises included on it, makes a boost on your immune
system which you use as your armor against the virus.
There are tons of benefits being physically fit can give us. Now, we need those
benefits as we are in the middle of a crisis, and the stronger the body systems you have, the
higher chance you will be able to survive. They say COVID-19 battles cannot be measured
by how much money you have to pay your bills, rather it is measured by how long your
immune system can fight the virus. The virus targets people of any class, whether you are an
influencer, a billionaire, a street people, or whoever you are, you are vulnerable. You are
prone to catch it.
That is why physical fitness testing is important even without pandemic. Now that we
are here fighting with it right now, it makes fitness testing crucially important. This is the
perfect time to enjoy the benefits of your hard work before, but if you do not exercise before,
now you must.
It is never too late to create a hobby of exercising. Much better if that hobby turns
into a lifestyle. Physical fitness testing and exercising are both tandems in your life that when
put altogether, gives you the optimum benefits in your health you would never have
imagined.