The New MATATAG PE and Health Curriculum
The New MATATAG PE and Health Curriculum
The New MATATAG PE and Health Curriculum
In a recent evaluation of the MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health)
curriculum, it was identified that nearly half of the learning competencies within each
MAPEH component involve implicit skills. This suggests that not all prerequisite skills
were adequately taught. Additionally, certain Learning Competencies (LCs) in the Music
and Arts Curriculum Guides exhibited structural flaws, including double-barreled
objectives. Inconsistencies in verb tense and mood were also observed in some LCs.
Redundancies were found in LCs duplicated across multiple grade levels. Lastly, many
LCs were deemed developmentally inappropriate for the target learners.
One prominent feature of the revised curriculum is the fusion of Physical Education (P.E.)
and Health concepts, a trend gaining momentum in several countries, including
Australia, Japan, Canada, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom. This integration is
rooted in the recognition of the interconnectedness of these subjects and the
importance of a holistic approach to wellness for cultivating healthy habits and lifestyles.
Curriculum Goals
The MATATAG Physical Education and Health curriculum aims to foster physical and
health literacy, 21st-century skills, and holistic well-being. It addresses the challenges
faced by Filipino learners, considering the impact of technology and media on
communication, learning, and interaction.
In this curriculum, Filipino learners acquire the skills and mindset to navigate effectively,
cope with challenges, make informed decisions, and positively influence their own lives
and communities. It emphasizes lifelong holistic health and well-being in dynamic
“glocal” contexts.
Health
IMB Skills Model: Considers information, motivation, and behavioral skills for
behavior change.
Theory of Planned Behavior: Links attitudes, norms, and control to behavioral
intentions.
Health Belief Model: Considers health perceptions, susceptibility, benefits,
barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy in behavior change.
Transtheoretical Model of Change: Addresses readiness for behavior change.
Ecological Systems Theory: Considers environmental factors in health behavior.