HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games

Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600

Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
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 HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

MODULE 3 Subject Teacher:

Dear Student,

Welcome to the HOPE 1 Course offered by The University of the

Cordilleras, Integrated School, Senior High School. This course module
emphasizes on self-directed and outcome-based learning. The key in
successfully passing this subject lies in your commitment in learning and
complying with the requirements. It is our desire that you pass this subject
fully equipped with the necessary 21st Century skills.

This module was designed to provide you with a fun and meaningful
learning experiences and opportunities. You will be enabled to process the
content of this module while being an active learner.
Enjoy and maximize the learning while you are in your own homes.

In this module, you will be encountering the following parts and icons.

This part enumerates the set of objectives,

TARGET competencies and performance standards that will
be acquired upon completion of the module.

This part includes diagnostic activities or check-up

TESTER quizzes that will determine your knowledge about
the topics.

In this portion, a new lesson will be introduced. It is

composed of discussions and introductions of
TEACHING concepts and skills that will in able us to
understanding and have an in depth understanding
about the topic.
 HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

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Good day UCians! This module will help you understand the following concepts about
Exercise for Fitness:

Lesson 1: Philippine Traditional Games

Lesson 2: Benefits of Playing Games

Learning Objectives
Through discussions and differentiated activities, the students should be able:

a. Learn about the different recreational activity of the Philippines.

b. Appreciate the value of recreational activities in oneself
c. Execute and perform all needed skills on their chosen game.

Before we continue, let us assess first your prior knowledge about our topic. Let me see if
you could answer the following questions:

PRETEST

Directions: Read each statement below carefully. Place T on the space provided before the
number if you think the statement is TRUE. Place an F if you think the statement is FALSE.
1. Philippine traditional games are usually played by adults ages 50 and above
2. Patintero is called thorn hurdles
3. Sipa is done by kicking the ball upward.
4. Luksong tinik originated in Cabanatuan, nueva ecija
5. Tug of war is an athletic contest between two teams at opposite end of the rope.

Excellent! I guess you answered the items based on your own ideas and
understanding. Now, you are ready to learn and discover more about Exercise for
fitness.
 HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

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Lesson 1: Philippine Traditional Games

(Larong ng Lahi)

Philippine Traditional Games or the “Larong lahi” are commonly played by children, usually
using native materials or instruments. Due to limited resources for toys of Filipino Children, they
usually come up with games without the need of anything but the players themselves. Years ago,
kids used to gather in the streets or in their neighborhood playground to play their favorite Pinoy
games. This has been their regular and popular pastimes, as well as the favorite games of our
parents and grandparents until new and modern forms of entertainment (technology like
computers, phones) has taken over the interests of children. But a great majority of Filipino
children still play this game.

Five Common Philippine Games

Philippine games or “Larong Pinoy” are visibly seen all over the regions in the Philippines
and sometimes these games are likely similar or share common characteristics with our neighbor
Asian countries. Our traditional games are also influenced by other countries during the
colonization period like Americans and Spaniards. Majority of the games use physical strength that
can be classified as mock warfare, racing games and formula games. All of these games make
use of ability and skills.

1. Patintero (block the enemy game) –This game is

composed of a guard and a passer. There are two sets of
this game. One requires six players to a team while the
other needs eight players. The game is played outdoor
and the game requires teamwork and incredible agility
since the game is characterize with a wide playing area.

Mechanics:
a. Form two teams (guards and passers)
b. Guards will be stationed on three lines (one per line) and
passers will stay at the starting line.
c. The goal of the passers is to pass by the guards without
being tagged. Take note that guards cannot leave the
lines; move within a time frame.
d. Passers who manage to run back and forth will get a point,
if guards tagged all passers, guards win the round.
 HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

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2. Sipa –Sipa is similar with the football back in the old days.
The ball is made of a light material which is called as a
washer. This game is done by kicking the ball upward.
The player who kicked the ball with the highest count
will be the winner.

Mechanics:
a. Create a washer. Typically, these are soft balls that are
light enough to kick around.
b. Players have one turn to kick the washer as many times
as they can with their feet. Once the washer falls, that’s
his/her final count and the other player begins his/her
turn.
c. Player who kicks with the highest count wins.

3. Luksong Tinik (thorn hurdles). This is a very common

game for both boys and girls. This game is played
outside usually with grassy. The game is originated in
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija.

Mechanics:
a. Two players, the “taya” face each other with their
hands and feet stacks.
b. The others players jump on it.
c. Their hands gradually increase in height and other
players will continuously hop on it.
d. The player who touches the body of the “taya” will
be the next “taya”.

4. Sack Race- To play you need one burlap sack for

each individual participant. The more people racing,
the more fun it is.

Mechanics:
a. Participants will run to the sack, put both feet in
and begin hopping toward the finish line.
b. Contestants must keep both feet in sack and at
least one hand on the sack at all times.
c. The sack must remain as close to the waist as
possible and should not fall below the knees.
d. The first racer to the finish line wins.
 HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

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5. Tug of War or “Hilahang lubid”- athletic

contest between two teams at opposite
ends of a rope, each team trying to
drag the other across a center line. In
some forms of the game a tape or
handkerchief is tied around the center
of the rope, and two others are tied six
feet (1.8 meters) on either side.

Mechanics:
a. Each team must have equal number of players.
b. The group must be a combination of five males and five females.
c. The distance between team is three meters.
d. Both ends of the rope should be tied on the waist of the last player while the others
hold on to the rope.
e. A piece of ribbon or handkerchief is tied to the rope on the centerline.
f. Upon signal to start, each team pulls each other.
g. The team that pulls the other over the borderline is declared as the winner.

Lesson 2:
Benefits of Playing game

Playing Traditional game is always a big part of our culture as Filipinos but suddenly
with the continuous development of technologies traditional games are abandoned which
supposedly have so much to offer. That’s why it’s highly recommended for us to know the
benefits of Traditional Games. Studies showed that these traditional games provide highly
significant benefits since it requires physical skills, social skills, creativity, imagination,
competition, camaraderie and many more. Here are some of the benefits of playing
traditional games:

1. Social Skill

Playing games would help children meet new friends,

become more cooperative and socially expressive.
 HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

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2. Competitiveness
Playing games would help children stand out on the
crowd as well as learn values that can be derived
from their experience of playing this games.

3. Boost Mood
Games plays an important role in boosting the
mood and relieving stress of a person. Scientifically,
while playing the brain releases endorphins that
make you feel happy and cheerful.

4. Improve Motor Skills

Playing games helps children to strengthen their

muscles, joints, increases flexibility, and makes them
more agile.

5. Improves Your Coordination

Improves the eye-hand coordination (the
ability to do activities that require the
simultaneous use of our hands and eyes)
 HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

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6. Boosts Metabolism
Playing traditional games naturally helps in
speeding the metabolism of a person which
is important to help the body to lose weight

7. Relieves Stress

Through playing Traditional Games, you are being

distracted from the stressful events you are dealing
with in life.

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 HOPE 4: Philippine Traditional Games
Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
442-2564; 442-8219; 442-8256; Fax No.: 442-6268 Grade Level/Section: Grade 12
Email: email@uc-bcf.edu.ph; Website: www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

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