PROMOTING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AMONG LEARNERS

MONINA B. TIMBOL

*alaZ Pilipinas launched by the 'epartment of (ducation aims to promote an active lifestyle among )ilipinos and be part of the daily e[ercise routine in schools and community learning centers 7his 1ational &alisthenics ([ercise Program stresses the value and the need of learners teachers and school officials to pay attention not only to cognitive and affective pursuits but also to maNe sure that bodily-Ninesthetic capacities are strengthened *alaZ Pilipinas is a four-minute calisthenics routine that shall contribute to the 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity prescribed daily for children of to years of age 7he 'epartment developed *alaZ Pilipinas as a response to the impact of the pandemic to learners¶ reduced physical activities that affected their overall health (ducators¶ role in promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle among learners has become even more relevant and essential ± and one avenue of promoting physical fitness among learners is by doing calisthenics 7he 2ffice of the 8ndersecretary for &urriculum and ,nstruction through the %ureau of &urriculum 'evelopment %&' developed *alaZ Pilipinas through a series of ZorNshops attended by P( supervisors and 6pecial Program in 6ports implementers 7he routine Zas inspired by simple steps from Philippine folN dances festival movements and arnis stances in recognition as the national martial art and sport 7o ensure inclusivity the intensity of the e[ecution of *alaZ Pilipinas shall vary according to the type of learners and their essential stages 7he steps and movements may be modified according to the needs and conte[ts of learners Zith disabilities /:'s

-o2o7he author is 7eacher ,,, at )rancisco +enson (lementary 6chool