MODULE IN HEALTH 7

First Quarter
Week 7- Day 1
MELC: Explains the dimension of holistic health (physical,
mental/intellectual, emotional, social, and moral-spiritual). H7GD-Ib13.
Analyzes the interplay among health dimensions in developing holistic
health. H7GD-Ib-14.
WHAT’S IN
How did the Covid 19 affect you? Choose the picture below that best
describes your situation at home during this pandemic.

How did this situation affect your

health?
WHAT’S NEW
Let’s Play: Arrange the letters.
Direction: Arrange the scrambled letters to form the correct word.

1. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not

merely the absence of disease. H H A L E T _______________.

2. Concern with the whole rather than analysis or separation in parts.

C T I I L H O S ___________
 Dimension of • Holistic Health is the overall
Holistic Health wellness approach that tackles
the body, mind, spirit
emotional/mental, and spiritual
aspects of an individual.
• Health is a state of complete
physical mental, emotional,
social and moral/spiritual well-
being and not merely the
absence of disease.
 Dimension of Holistic Health
1. PHYSICAL HEALTH
Ability to maintain a healthy
quality life that allows us to get
through daily task without suffering
undue fatigue or physical stress.

HOW TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL

HEALTH
• Being Active
• Getting enough sleep
• Eat Well
• Keep your body free from
diseases
Dimension of Holistic Health
2. MENTAL/INTELLECTUAL HEALTH
Ability to open our minds to new ideas,
experiences that can be applied to personal
decisions, group interaction and community
betterment.

How to develop Mental Health

• Being a lifelong learner
• Sharing knowledge and experience
• mastering new skills
• Expanding knowledge
• Being curious
Dimension of Holistic Health
3. EMOTIONAL HEALTH
• Ability to understand ourselves and cope
with the challenges life can bring.

How to Develop Emotional Health

• Express feelings in appropriate ways
• Be aware of and accept ones strength and
weaknesses
• Handle stress and seek help if needed
• Develop strong connection among family,
friend and peers.
Dimension of Holistic Health
4. SOCIAL HEALTH
Ability to make and maintain
meaningful relationship with other people.
(Family , friends, classmates etc.)

How to Develop Social Health

• Being connected with other people
• Giving and receiving support
• Being active member of the
school/community
• Caring about others
Dimension of Holistic Health
5. MORAL/SPIRITUAL HEALTH
Ability to establish peace and harmony in
our lives. It is more about looking deeply within
oneself and understanding one’s existence and
faith.

How to Develop Moral/spiritual Health

• Take time for yourself
• Find a quiet moment daily
• Be forgiving of others
• Seek out your faith
• Meditate
Self-check !
Direction: Complete the statement. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

1. I learned that there are five dimensions of holistic health. They are:
_______________,____________,________________ and___________.

2. I discovered that social health deals with

_________________________________________________________________

3. I am aware that a mental health is_______________________________________

4. I understand that moral/spiritual health is something to do with ______________

5. In order to develop my physical health I will _____________________________

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MODULE IN HEALTH 7
First Quarter
Week 7 - Day 2
MELC: Practices health habits to achieve holistic health –H7GD-Ic-15
WHAT’S IN
Previous discussion was about
the dimensions of holistic health
and the interplay among the
health dimensions in developing
holistic health. Let’s recall our
past lesson. Write inside the
circle the different dimension of
holistic health and the ways to
improve each dimension. Use a
separate sheet of paper for your
answer.
WHAT’S NEW: Let’s Examine Health – “Health Table”
Direction: Try to examine your health habits towards holistic health by putting a
check (/) under the appropriate column.

Health habits/Practices Always Sometimes Never

1. I sleep at least 7-8 hours a

day. Lets evaluate your score:
2. I listen to and respect the 5 Always – Congratulations! You have
suggestions and ideas of very excellent health habits.
others. 3 - 4 Always - Need to do some effort to
achieve healthy habits.
3. I know how to deal with my 0 - 2 Always - You are at risk.
problem.

4. I do my workout routine 3x a
week.
5. I eat nutritious food always.
 Health Habits to Achieve Holistic
Health

Live a healthy and a happy life. This must start

early in your life. Your health habits and
practices today and those in the past will
greatly affect the status of your future health.
Engage yourself in thinking of your wellness
that requires your active effort to maintain
balance and health habits that include
adequate sleep, nutrition, productivity,
exercise, purposeful and meaningful activities,
social connections and supportive relationships
so you can successfully cope with life’s
changes.
 6 Health Habits for Achieving Holistic
Health
1. Manage stress
Stress is unavoidable but for you to achieve
holistic lifestyle, cut out toxic areas of your life to
focus on happiness. Find creative outlets and
hobbies to bring you joy and relieve stress.

• Keep yourself busy

• Enjoy Life
• Take a break from your stressors
• Get a social support
• Be involve in your community /school activities
• Be physically fit and active
 6 Health Habits for Achieving Holistic
Health
2. Eat nutritious and healthy food
Choose the right foods that provide the entire suits of
vitamins and minerals your body needs to function. You will
start to feel better both physically and mentally.

A healthy balance diet includes:

• Lots of different types of fruits and vegetables
• Wholegrain cereals or bread
• Nuts and seeds
• Dairy product
• Oily fish
• Plenty of water
• Eat at least three meals each day and drink plenty of water.
• Avoid too much of alcohol
 6 Health Habits for Achieving Holistic
Health
3. Meditation
Meditation can lead a person to
holistic health. It will give you a sense of
calm, peace and balance that can
benefit both your emotional well being
and over-all health. Take time every day
to find a peaceful corner and meditate
on your inner spirit away from the
distractions. Meditation means turning
your attention away from distracting
thoughts. When your mind is focused
you will be at peace.
 6 Health Habits for Achieving Holistic
Health
4. Exercise
A regular exercise routine can
enhance your mood and increase your
sense of confidence. It reduces the risk of
depression and mental decline. Exercise
strengthen your body and mind. It
relieves stress and releases happy
hormones called endorphins that can help
you achieve a positive outlook.
 6 Health Habits for Achieving Holistic
Health
5. Sleep well
It has been proven that lack of
sleep is one of the root causes of many
health problems. Getting enough quality
sleep is essential for living a healthy life.
It allows your body to process the day’s
events, repair cells and rebuild energy
for the next day. Take a good night sleep
for a t least 7-9 hours and wake up
refreshed to face
 6 Health Habits for Achieving Holistic
Health
It’s proven without a
shadow of doubt that smoking
causes different illnesses. If
you want to achieve holistic
health, do not smoke. Smoking
has a big impact in all parts of
an individual’s life. It aggravate
stress, anxiety and sleep
disorders.
Self-check: Answer the questions below to see if you
understood the lesson. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answer

1. What kind of food would you include in your healthy balanced diet?
________________________________
2. How would you manage your stress?
________________________________
3. What are the benefits of meditation in promoting holistic health?
____________
4. Why do we need to sleep at least 7-9 hours daily? __________________
5. What are the impact to a person’s life if he /she is not able to stop
smoking? _______________________
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• Arboleda, et al., “Learning Module Grade 7 MAPEH - Health”
• MAPEH ON THE GO Grade7
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MODULE IN HEALTH 7
First Quarter
Week 7- Day 3 & 4
MELC: Recognizes the changes in different aspects of growth that
normally happen during adolescent years.(H7GD-Id-e-16-18 )
WHAT’S IN
S L E E P W E L L N I H • Previous discussion
T W S M S P L A N T S E was about practicing
N E T N T R C D A R I A health habits to
O L H C O O X Y S O I L achieve holistic
I L D A P D A D Y E I T health. Let’s recall our
T I R A S I W J A S O H past lesson.
A N I N M E Q E R I W Y
• Direction: Find the
T G I H O E S A T C A F
healthy practices to
I N O S K G T G O R Y O
achieve holistic health
D E N E I H H O L E G O
and loop the word.
E D S E N I B R Y X L D
M A N A G E S T R E S S
 • Puberty comes from the Latin word “Pubertas” which means
What is “age of manhood”.
• It is the described as the beginning of adolescence.
puberty? • Puberty is the period during which growing boys and girls
undergo the process of sexual maturation.
• It involves a series of physical stages or steps that lead to the
achievement of fertility and the development of the secondary
sex characteristics, the physical features associated with adult
males and females.
• The time of puberty varies greatly with among individuals
however, for girls it usually occurs between the age of 10 and
14 and between the age of 12 and 16 in boys.
• Girls have more likely to have precocious puberty (early
puberty) than boys
• Genetic and environmental factors are involved in the timing of
puberty.
• It is also a period when boys and girls experienced rapid
physical changes and different parts of their bodies start to
mature.
• It may also be accompanied by emotional and mood changes.
• Rapid increase in height and weight.
• Changes in circulatory and respiratory system
• Changes in body composition
• Sudden increase in hormone production
• Bones become harder and more brittle
• Sweat and oil glands become more active
• Acne and pimples may develop
• Changes in primary sex characteristics:
• Reproductive organs of both boys and girls grow and develop
• Boys experience the first release of seminal fluid or
ejaculation from the penis called as wet dreams
• Girls experience menarche or the first release of blood and
fluids from the vagina which later will be called
menstruation.

Changes in different aspects of growth and

development that normally happen during
adolescence:
 Changes in secondary sex
characteristics:
BOYS:
▪ Shoulders widen
▪ Voice deepens
▪ Appearance of auxiliary hair
▪ Beard develops
▪ Appearance of Adams Apple
▪ Increase in size and weight of testes and scrotum
▪ Enlargement and erection of penis
▪ Pubic hair grows at the face, arms, legs, chest,
armpits and between your legs.
 Changes in secondary sex
characteristics:
GIRLS:
▪ Weight gain
▪ Breast enlarge
▪ Growth of pubic hair
▪ Increase in height
▪ Growth in muscles
▪ Hips widen
 • 1. Menarche – girls’ first menstruation

Four Stages representing • 2. Adrenache – hormonal changes

• 3. Spemarche – boys’ first ejaculation of semen
the criteria of puberty: • 4. Gonadarche – sexual maturation and development
of reproductive maturity during puberty.
Hormonal Changes
• It is cause by the hormonal influence and control by
the anterior pituitary in response to the stimulant
from the hypothalamus.
Gonads
• the primary reproductive organs; testes for the males
and ovaries for the females which are responsible for
the production of sperms and ova (eggs).
Functions of Gonads
• Production and release of gametes (sex cells)
• Secretion of sex appropriate hormones.
Self-check
Direction: Fill up the boxes with the changes experienced by boys and girls.
Write your answer on the separate piece of paper.

Boys Girls

References

Arboleda, et al., “Learning Module Grade 7

MAPEH – Health”
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MAPEH ON THE GO GRADE 7

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MODULE IN HEALTH 7
First Quarter
Week 8 - Day 1
MELC: Explains the proper health appraisal procedures.H7GD-Ii-j-22
WHAT’S IN
Previous discussion was about the changes being experienced by adolescents in the different dimensions
of health. Let see if you still remember them. Identity if the sentences refer to changes for boys, girls or
both. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.
1. Adam’s apple become prominent in boys.
2. Experience menarche.
3. Shoulders become wider
4. Growth of axillary hair in armpits
5. Breasts develops

Describe what
you see in the
pictures.
Health Appraisal
Adolescents undergo a lot of physical
changes as they grow and develop. As
such, it is important to monitor their
health. One way to do that is by using
health appraisal
• Health appraisal is a series of procedures
done to evaluate, to assess and to
determine an individual’s health status. It is
performed to gather important information
about an individual’s body fitness and
medical condition.
• Every year, the health status of students is
being assessed and evaluated using health
appraisal procedures.
 Health Appraisal Procedures
1. Teacher Observation
Student spend more time in school and with their
teachers every day. Over time teachers become
familiar with their students’ behavior and
appearance. Teachers can easily observe if there is
something wrong with their students physically, if a
student is okay or not feeling well, if a student is too
small for his/her age, if they are overweight or
underweight. Teachers can readily inform the school
health personnel about these cases. 2. Screening Tests
Screening tests are done to determine
the state of development and
functions of students’ different body
organs. Examples of screening tests are
vision test and hearing test.
 Health Appraisal Procedures
Examples of Screening Tests:
a. Vision Test
It is done using the Snellen chart. This helps to
identify students with vision problems.
b. Hearing Test
It is performed to identify students’ hearing ability
using an audiometer.
c. Height and Weight Measurement
Measuring the height and weight of students will
help determine their physical growth and development.
Gathered data can be used to compute for the BMI
or body mass index of individuals. Computed BMI can then
be used to identify if they are underweight, normal,
overweight or obese.
 Health Appraisal Procedures
Examples of Screening Tests:
a. Vision Test
It is done using the Snellen chart. This helps to
identify students with vision problems.
b. Hearing Test
It is performed to identify students’ hearing ability
using an audiometer.
c. Height and Weight Measurement
Measuring the height and weight of students will
help determine their physical growth and development.
Gathered data can be used to compute for the BMI
or body mass index of individuals. Computed BMI can then
be used to identify if they are underweight, normal,
overweight or obese.
 Health Appraisal Procedures
3. Dental Examination
To determine if students are practicing
proper oral hygiene and giving importance in the
proper care of teeth, school dentist perform the
dental examination. Dental problems such as tooth
decay, swollen gums and bad breath could be
checked and given proper treatment.

4. Medical Examination
This is a procedure also known as physical examination or
clinical examination A doctor checks a patient for symptoms of
a medical condition. The procedure includes checking of body
temperature, blood pressure and heart rate. With the use of
instruments he/she observes the condition of the eyes, ears,
nose and throat as well as the color and appearance of the skin.
He may also examine other parts of the body, checking for
unusual lumps and taking note of patient’s responses.
 Health Appraisal Procedures
5. Self-breast examination
This is a procedure recommended for
women to do every month. It is done to observe
changes in the appearance of the breasts and to
help detect for the presence of lumps in the
breasts and underarm areas.

6. Scoliosis test
Scoliosis is a medical condition where
the spine shows an abnormal side-to-side
curvature. A forward bend test is done and a
scoliometer is used to detect if there is an
abnormal curve in the spine
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Let’s see if you understood the lesson. Kindly answer the following questions
in a separate sheet of paper:
1. Why do you think health appraisal is being done every year for students like
you?
2. Give the purpose of the following health appraisal procedures:
a. Height and weight measurement
b. Vision testing
c. Hearing test
d. Dental examination
e. Medical examination
f. Self-breast examination
g. Scoliosis test
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MODULE IN HEALTH 7
First Quarter
Week 8 - Day 2 - 3
MELC: Demonstrates health appraisal procedures during adolescence in
order to achieve holistic health and avails of health services in the
school and community in order to appraise one’s health. H7GD-Ii-j-23 /
H7GD-Ii-j-24
WHAT’S IN
Let’s have a review of our previous topic. Identify which of the following
are the health appraisal procedures. Write answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Measuring height and weight
2. Dental examination
3. Bend forward test
4. Pregnancy test
5. Teacher’s observation
6. Self-breast examination
7. Ultrasound test
8. Medical examination
9. Biopsy
10. Screening test
 Health appraisal procedures are used in determining the health status of
students or individuals. As such proper guidelines or steps are followed in
administering them from the height and weight measurement down to the
self-breast examination and scoliosis tests.
These health appraisal procedures are supposed to be done properly and
correctly to get the accurate results in order to determine the correct health
status of an individual.
 Remember these guidelines/steps when undergoing health
appraisal procedures
A. Height Measurement
Measuring the height and weight can be done in
school, health centers and even at home.
1. Remove shoes or slippers and any hair ornaments.
2. Take the height measurement on uncarpeted flooring
and against a wall.
3. Student stands straight against the wall where a tape
measure is placed, feet flat together, looking straight
ahead,
4. The one taking the measurement used a flat headpiece
like a ruler or level, placing it on the crown of the head of
the student whose height is being measured
5. Mark the place where the ruler/level touched the tape
measure and record the height measurement in meters.
Remember these guidelines/steps when undergoing health
appraisal procedures
B. Weight Measurement
1. Remove shoes, extra clothing like jacket or anything in the pockets
that may add to one’s weight.
2. Using a bathroom scale placed on a firm flooring, student stand
with both feet at the center of the scale.
3. Record the weight in kilograms.

C. Vision Testing
An ophthalmologist, a doctor who provides eye care will
usually do the vision test using the Snellen Chart.
1. Patient is ask to stand 20 feet away from the chart
2. Doctor tells the patient to cover the right eye first and read the
lowest line he/she can read easily in the Snellen chart.
3. Repeat step 2 with the left eye covered.
4. Lastly patient read with both eyes the lowest line in the chart
he/she can read without difficulty.
 Remember these guidelines/steps when undergoing health
appraisal procedures
D. Hearing Test
To determine if you have hearing loss or not, a
audiologist will do the hearing test by doing the following:

1. Get information about your hearing history or situation.

2. Do a visual examination of your external ear canal and
eardrum.
3. Do a middle ear check that will evaluate if your middle
ear is working.
4. Test your ability to hear even the quietest sound by using
an audiometer in a sound-proof room.
5. Give you a word recognition test where you are asked to
listen and repeat series of words.
6. Explains the result of your test and gives
recommendation.
Remember these guidelines/steps when undergoing health
appraisal procedures
E. Dental Examination
When you visit a dentist in the clinic, he/she will normally do the
following during dental examination:
1. Examines and evaluate your oral health, check for gum problems, tooth
decay or cavities.
2. Clean the teeth by removing stains or deposits on your teeth
3. Gives advice on proper cleaning of the teeth and oral care.

E. Self-breast Examination
1. Examine your breast in front of the mirror with shoulders straight and
arms at side to check if they are evenly shaped and there are no swelling or
redness.
2. Examine them again, this time with your arms raised..Look for changes.
3. While looking at the mirror, see if there is fluid coming out of the nipples
that could look like blood, or watery fluid.
4. While lying down, feel around your breasts for lumps using circular
motion, with pads of your index, middle and ring fingers.
5. Do the same procedure (4) either standing or sitting down.
 Remember these guidelines/steps when undergoing health
appraisal procedures

F. Scoliosis Test/Bend Forward Test

1. Stand facing away from doctor or screener.
2. Bend forward 90 degrees at the waist, with feet 10
cm. apart, knees straight.
3. Arms hang on your side with palms facing each
other.
4. Screener will observe if the hips are level and
symmetrical and if both sides of upper and lower
back are also symmetrical.
5. Patient may have scoliosis if there is curvature in the
alignment of the spine
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
From what was discussed in today’s topic, complete the sentences
and answer the questions below. Write your answer in a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Health appraisal procedures are
conducted to _______________________________
2. Proper guidelines or steps for health appraisal procedures should be
followed to_________________________________
3. Where can we avail the different health appraisal procedures?
4. Who are the health personnel that can help or assist you in your health
appraisal?
• References:
• Health Appraisal Procedures – Grade 7 Health
• mygrade7health.blogspot.com
• Measuring Children’s Height and Weight Accurately at Home
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• Visual Acuity Test Snellen Chart
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• A Hearing Test: The First Step Towards Better Hearing
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• Dental Exam
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MODULE IN HEALTH 7
First Quarter
Week 8 - Day 4
MELC: Applies coping skills in dealing with health concerns during
adolescence. H7GD-Ii-j-25
WHAT’S IN

Previous topic was about demonstrating and availing of health

appraisal procedures. As a review, where can we avail of the following
health appraisal procedures? Write answer on a separate sheet of
paper

1. Measuring height and weight.

2. Dental Examination
3. Self-breast examination
4. Medical Examination
5. Teacher’s Observation
Adolescents experience and face a lot of changes and challenges
as they transition from being children to young adults. They have
to deal and cope with these changes and challenges that include
the health concerns they go through in terms of physical, mental,
emotional, social, as well as their moral-spiritual aspects in life.
 Coping means the way a person thinks and acts
during challenging situations in life. When a person is
coping, he/she applies coping skills or coping
strategies to deal with changes, stress, problems and
challenges that come his/her way.

Coping skills are also called coping strategies or

coping mechanism. These are the techniques,
methods, actions, behaviors, thoughts and emotions
that one uses to handle and to face the changes and
challenges in one’s life. They are helpful in dealing
with stress, anxiety and overwhelming situations.

When faced with stressful situation or problems, people have different ways of coping
with them. Some deal with them in a healthy positive way while others resort to
unhealthy ways.
Healthy Coping Skills or Strategies
a. Solving the problem
It is better at times to go directly to the root of the problem. Find out
the reason why the problem exist and how to solve it. Deal with it
effectively.

b. Engaging in physical activities.

Teenagers often do exercises, play sports like basketball or simply take
a walk when they become overwhelmed with stressful situations.

c. Communicating
Be open. Talk about the situation with family or with friends. Talking
about how you feel, what you think helps a lot in giving you a better view
of the situation and can help you feel better.

d. Seeking help or support

When one cannot solve a problem or face a challenge by himself, he
can always ask help from family members or friends. Their moral
support, suggestions and opinions may help in solving the problem.
 Healthy Coping Skills or Strategies
e. Finding humor in the situation
Some people usually joke about the problem or concern. They do not take it too seriously.
f. Relaxing activities
Deep breathing exercises, yoga, meditation are some relaxing activities. Simply listening to
calming music can help one relax to relieve stress.
g. Being positive or optimistic
Always have this attitude of positivity. Everything will work out and the problem or
concern will be taken cared of eventually.
h. Making a list of things to do
To avoid being stress from too much workload and assignments, making a list of things to
do for the day will help
i. Writing feelings and thoughts in a journal
Writing about the problem, what one feels and thinks about the situation will help in
dealing with stress and anxiety.
j. Praying or going to church
Imploring for divine intervention or seeking guidance and help from God.
Unhealthy Coping Skills/Strategies
a. Blaming oneself or others
Some people tend to blame themselves or other people why
certain situation happened.
b. Avoiding the issue
When a situation or problem becomes overwhelming for the
person, avoiding the issue is the way to deal with it. He/she
does not want to talk about it or does not want to face it.
c. Resort to violent and aggressive behavior
Throwing things, punching the wall or someone, hurting other
people are just some examples of such behavior.
d. Unhealthy habits
Some people would eat too much or too little, smoke
cigarettes or tobacco and drink alcohol when face with
problems or stressful situations
e. Harm oneself or show risky and reckless behavior
Examples of this are driving too fast, hurt oneself, get involve
with prohibited drugs, get into fights.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
In a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions below in relation to our
topic for today.
1. As an adolescent facing changes and challenges in life every day, how do
you cope with them?
2. From the given examples of healthy and unhealthy coping skills, which of
these have you already applied? Kindly give reasons why you chose to use
these coping skills.
3. Aside from the given examples of coping skills, give other ways on how
to cope with changes, challenges and stressful situations.
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• gclipart.com, counsellortalk.com
• psychologytoday.com