Topic outline

  • FIRST QUARTER

    • Discusses  basic terms in sexuality as an important component of one’s personality

    • Explains the dimensions of  human sexuality

    • Analyzes the factors that affect one’s attitudes and practices related to sexuality and sexual behaviors 

    • Assesses personal health attitudes that may influence sexual behavior 

    • Relates the importance of  sexuality to family health

    • Identifies the different issues/concerns of teenagers (i.e., identity crisis) and the need for support and understanding of the family 

    • Applies decision-making skills in managing sexuality-related issues 

  • SECOND QUARTER

    • Explains the definition and importance of courtship and dating in choosing a lifelong partner

    • Analyzes behaviors that promote healthy relationship in marriage and family life

    • Describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage

    • Discusses various maternal health concerns (pre-during-post pregnancy)

    • Explains the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy

    • Discusses the importance of newborn screening, and the APGAR scoring system for newborns

    • Explains the importance of prenatal care and post-natal care

    • Discusses the essential newborn protocol (Unang Yakap) and advantages of breastfeeding for both mother and child

    • Recognizes the importance of immunization in protecting children’s health

    • Analyzes the importance of responsible parenthood

    • Explains the effects of rapid population growth and family size on health of the nation

    • Examines the important roles and responsibilities of parents in child rearing and care

    • Enumerates modern family planning methods (natural and artificial)

  • THIRD QUARTER

    • Discusses the stages of infection

    • Analyzes the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines

    • Discusses the most common communicable diseases

        • signs and symptoms of common communicable diseases
        • effects of common communicable diseases
        • misconceptions, myths, and beliefs about common communicable diseases
        • prevention and control of common communicable diseases

    • Analyzes the nature of emerging and re-emerging diseases

    • Demonstrates self-monitoring skills to prevent communicable diseases

    • Promotes programs and policies to prevent and control communicable diseases

    • Identifies agencies responsible for communicable disease prevention and control

  • FOURTH QUARTER

    • Discusses gateway drugs

    • Analyzes the negative health impact of cigarette smoking

      • describes the harmful short- and long-term effects of cigarette smoking on the different parts of the body
      • discusses the dangers of mainstream, secondhand and third hand smoke
      • explains the impact of cigarette smoking on the family, environment, and community

    • analyzes the negative health impact of drinking alcohol

      • describes the harmful short- and long-term effects of drinking alcohol
      • interprets blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in terms of physiological changes in the body
      • explains the impact of drinking alcohol on the family, and community

    • Discusses strategies in the prevention and control of cigarette smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages

      • apply resistance skills in situations related to cigarette and alcohol use
      • follows policies and laws in the family, school, and community related to cigarette and alcohol use

    • Suggests healthy alternatives to cigarettes and alcohol to promote healthy lifestyle (self, family, community)