MODULE 3 Physical Self The Beautiful Me At the end of this module, you will be able to: 1. determine the condition of your physical self; 2. classify the physiological needs of the self in each stage of life; 3. identify the forces and institutions that impact the development of the various aspects of identity and the self, and 4. explain the importance of a good health. The Young Me Bring a close-up picture of yourself in your grade-school years. Be sure not to show your picture to any of your classmates before the session. Your professor will collect all your pictures and randomly distribute them back to the class. Study the features of the person in the photo. Try to identify whose picture it is. Check if your guess is right by returning it to the owner.16 UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Activity 1: Characterizing Myself 1, Fill out the chart below. Your professor may ask some of yoy rs on a bigger chart on the board My characteristies of traits not similar to ‘those of my father or my mother to write your answel My characteristics or | My characteristics or traits most similar to _| traits most similar to those of my father _ | those of my mother Positive Negative 2. Analyze the chart by answering the following questions: a. Are there more positive traits than negative traits written on your chart? i b. What type of traits have you written on the chart? which traits are observable and which are not? aPHYSICAL SELF: THE BEAUTIFUL ME 17 c. Compare the traits written on the first two columns with those on the third column. Are there more physical traits than non-physical traits that have been recorded? - d. Are you happy for having those traits? Have you ever expressed your gratitude to your parents for passing those traits to you? Activity 2: Film Showing ‘Watch the video titled “The Miracle of Life” by RenderingCG on YouTube. Fill out the text below as you are watching. If you miss something, get back to it after viewing the film. The Path Traveled by the Egg 1 n The egg travels through the after being released fromthe__ . The fertilized egg contains __ from both parents. 3. The egg is surrounded by a cloud of s wv a These hairs, called , move the egg along towards the uterus. . It takes the egg __ days to travel ___ inches along the fallopian tube. The egg must join with a sperm within __ hours in order for conception to take place. If no sperm. is present, the egg18 UNDERSTANDING THE SELF When Sperm Enters the Female Body 1. Nearly__% of the sperm will die almost immediately afte, entering the woman's body. r 2, Sperm will remain viable (able to survive) only for __ hours. ~ to 3, The sperm has one goal: _ 4, There are many barriers (things to overcome) for a sperm to reach the egg. Some of these include: a d. b. e When Sperm Enters the Fallopian Tube 1. The fallopian tube has ___ openings; one leads to the and the other to the 2. Of the 200 million sperms that enter, only about __ever reach the egg. 3. Only ___ sperm will enter and fertilize the egg. 4, Once inside the egg, the sperm undergoes a big change, it 5. The genetic material is released from the 6. Within __ hours, the new cell begins to divide.PHYSICAL SELF: THE BEAUTIFUL ME 19 The Embryo Develops into a Fetus ‘Number of Weeks since Fertilization ‘Appearance of embryo/fetus 1 Its elongated (grown long). itis barely & th of an inch long thas arm buds, and is curled. Ithas the beginning of eyes, The nose begins to take shape. Leg buds appear, The embryo is less than __ inch long, It floats inside the fluid-filled amniotic sac. Its is clearly visible. The embryo is 2 of an inch long. It can move its hands and clearly defined a fingers. hts are visible. The eye lenses are formed. Fingers are clearly seen. 6 The of the feet are clearly visible. z The embryo is 2 + inch long. It can bring its hands together and suck its thumb. Organs of senses are nearly formed. 10. Its turning inside the mother. 1 The fetus is 5 > inches long. Its eyes are closed, but the fetus can see. The is the fetus’ link to its mother, the source of its life. 12, All of its important features have been developed, but it will take another _ weeks before it can survive outside its mother. SSCT COLI.&GE LIBRARY a _2Q UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Factors in the Development of the Physical Self The development of the individual is caused by two j : nteractin, forces: heredity and environment. 8 Heredity (nature) is the transmission of taj characteristics from parents to offspring. It provides th materials of which the individual is made up. Through the Benes hereditary potentials ike physical, mental, social, emotional, ng moral traits are passed down to generations. ts op e raw Environment (nurture) is the sum total of the forces op experiences that a person undergoes from conception to old age. It also includes family, friends, school, nutrition, and other agencies one is in contact with. The Beginning of Life Life begins at fertilization. Fertilization refers to the meeting of the female sex cell and the male sex cell. These sex cells are developed in the reproductive organs called gonads, The male sex cells called spermatozoa (singular: spermatozoon) are produced in the male gonads called testes. On the other hand, the female sex cells called ova are produced in the female gonads known as ovaries. The fertilized egg cell known as zygote contains all the hereditary potentials from the parents. This zygote goes to the uterus and continues to grow during the gestation period of about 280 days or 36 weeks or 9 calendar months. Each parent contributes one sex chromosome to the offspring A male parent may pass either an X or a Y chromosome while a female always gives the X chromosome. When an X chromosome comes from the father and meets the X chromosome from the mother, the resulting combination is XX which indicates a female offspring. However, when the father produces a Y chromosome which pairs with the X chromosome from the mother, the resulting combination is XY, signifying a male offspring. VRADELS om 7922 AC bePHYSICAL SELF: THE BEAUTIFUL ME 21 Both male and female chromosomes contain several thousands of genes. Genes are small particles in a string-like formation. They are the true carriers of hereditary characteristics of the parents. Within the gene is a substance called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) which is the code of heredity. It contains information and instructions about the newly created organism, and programs the traits that should be inherited. Maturation is the unfolding of the inherent traits. Stages in the Life Span ‘An individual undergoes definite stages of development. In each phase, the child experiences certain developmental characteristics to prepare him/her for the next. Figure 2. Human development22 UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Table 2. Stages of Human Development ‘Age Development Stage Pre-natal period Conception to birth Infancy Birth to end of the second week Babyhood End of the second week to end afte second year Two to six years Early childhood or preschool age Late childhood or elementary age Six to ten or twelve years Twelve to thirteen of fourteen years Puberty or preadolescence ‘Adolescence Thirteen or fourteen to eighteen years Early adulthood Eighteen to forty years [Middle age Forty to sixty years (Old age or senescence Sixty years to death Activity 3: Family Tree Construct your family treeas far back as you can, using any materials that you have. Be creative. Indicate the physical and non-physical traits that you can identify among the members of your family. Taking Care of My Physical Self Since the self is inseparable from the body, you should take very good care of your physical self. Whether you plan to lose, gain, or maintain weight, the most important thing to do is to keep yourself fit. To achieve this goal, a rigid plan has to be made. Balanced Diet To keep fit and healthy, one needs to have a balanced diet. Eating a balanced diet means consuming the right kind of food at the right time and in the right proportion. One's food intake should contain the necessary nutrients essential for growth and survival. This practice prevents malnutrition and diseases. Itis mee important to keep mealtimes pleasant and enjoyable. Thus, an individual should be encouraged and motivated to eat more nutritious food. It should also be remembered that junk food must be avoided.PHYSICAL SELF: THE BEAUTIFUL ME 23 Table 3. Essential Food Nutrients [Nutrient Functions Sources ‘Amount of Serving per Meal ‘Carbohydrates | For supplying heat |Starchy food, tio + cup of rice and energy to the | bread, rice , tubers, body cereals, and their | 102 pieces of products com in cob Protein For building and [Legumes and Zto 2 cup repairing broken or | by-products; meat, worn-outtissues |fish, poultry,and | 2%03 pieces of by-products; milk mest and mik products _|1 glass of milk Fats For maintaining | Margarine, nuts il, |{ tablespoon of heat and energy for butter, cheese, and | vegetable oll and the body by-products its equivalent Vitamins and |Forhealthy skin [Allkinds of ruts] 2 tot cupof Minerals ‘and hair, aswell |andvegetables; | vegetables Jas for aiding the internal organs normal functioning like liver, gizzard, of the body spleen, etc. piece of small fruit 1 slice of big fruit Water ‘An individual should drink at least eight glasses of water every day. It allows the body to function efficiently. It also washes away wastes to keep the skin clear and healthy. With a high-protein diet, the body utilizes the water properly and avoids water retention. Liquids such as coffee, tea, or milk should not be counted as water. Although they contain lots of water, there is also a build-up of caffeine, acid, or fat. Sleep Sleep gives the bones, muscles, and the mind time to recover. An individual needs eight or more hours of sleep a day. One very important requirement for a refreshing sleep is a firm mattress. If one sleeps in a slumped, uncomfortable position in a mattress that is too soft, body aches may develop. A soft and lumpy mattress24 UNDERSTANDING THE SELF should be replaced with a firmer one. Another way to improv, bed is to raise the lower part of the mattress So as to elevate the feet, It is an ideal position because the blood flows back towards the heart and away from the feet. Moreover, sleeping on ones stomach can help prevent varicose veins from developing as Wella other circulatory problems. Activity 4: Small Group Discussion Try to answer the questions below individually. Then form the class into groups of five members. Discuss within the group your answers to the questions below for 15 minutes. Assign a reporter who wil share the group's answers with the class. 1, What habits of yours contribute to a healthy living? Are there things that you consider unhealthy but you cannot stop yourself from doing? Give some examples. x ye ‘What do you plan to do to become physically fit? |PHYSICAL SELF: THE BEAUTIFULME 25 Activity 5: Diet Planning Prepare an ideal balanced diet for your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Summary As a vessel of the self, the physical well-being of a person must be maintained. This module explained the stages of > development of the physical self, starting from its creation. Each person must undergo these stages as time goes by. Regardless of age, one can take care of his/her body by consuming the right amount of nutrients, water, and sleep, among others. s