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Doing physical activities for me happens rarely as I was been busy working. It would only be lucky if we had Saturday badminton session with my officemates and bosses. Doing some walk every time I send correspondence to an office. If none, I’m only settled in front of the computer the whole day.
In my younger years, I remember that I was very active on playing games of our old folks like tumbang preso, labu-labo, sipa & the like. To a great extent, during high school days I participated on almost all of the games & sports activities.
Upon entering college, it was tough. I have not involved in any physical activities. I am more focus on the academics and maintain my grades to sustain my scholarship.
I am thankful that there was this subject Physical Education just as similar in our high school subject.
PE 1 was not difficult. It is for self-testing activities. Doing some stretching, gymnasts, exercises, and dumbbells are enjoyable and relaxing. PE 2’s Rhythmic Activities is also very challenging, dancing to the tune of swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. I had a difficulty on this subject for I don’t dance gracefully. Hence, I did not perform well the dance. It concluded with a PE Night just like a prom in high school. PE 3’s Fundamentals Dance Steps w/ Music exquisitely catch my personality. Dancing folk dance and having nice group were very fondly stored in my mind. And, PE 4’s Fundamentals of Games and Sports are totally unforgettable. Playing different adventure games and of course bowling was indeed a very challenging and entertaining.
My Physical Education experience is remarkable. Thanks for my professors that I could still able to maintain and contribute my good physical, mental, social and emotional health. It also provide me with my fellow students equal opportunity to create, learn, enjoy and participate in skill development through a variety of physical activities that have lifelong value.
There is nothing that much in improving the Physical Education subject. Though there are some aspects to be developed. For example, for students, they should wear appropriate clothes for the class. None should wear school uniform to be fair with other students. (Lol. I sometimes wear school uniform on PE class). Students should follow rules and regulations governing activities, use of equipment and behavior. They should also demonstrate an effort to perform required skills and apply them in related activities; demonstrate sportsmanship and respect for others through team and individual play, to be a good role model for others. And lastly, like this case happens frequently, students must present proper written doctor or parental excuse if unable to participate in physical education class.
For the instructors, they must teach students cooperative ways of interacting with others. They have to allow students to progress at their appropriate level of ability.
Foster an enjoyment of physical activity and encourage students to maintain a routine of daily physical activity outside of school. Expose students to a wide range of activities to promote development specific areas of interest. And lastly, provide equipment/supplies to be used in a safe appropriate manner.
Life of a student is very challenging. Despite the load of assignments, quizzes, exams and projects to catch on targets there is still avenue to loosen up. Great thanks to the subject Physical Education.
GOOD news for Gmail fans: themes are now available to modify the look and feel of your accounts.
You might want to first enjoy Gmail’s new default look, which is crisper and cleaner, thanks to a little change in the colors. But if you can’t wait to change the look of your Gmail account, just go click on Settings, and then Themes, and then you can choose one of the 31 colorful themes to make your e-mail experience more fun.
For those who want a simple change, you can choose a color palette theme such as Marina (in different shades of blue) or Sunset (composed of brown and orange, which reminds me of orange-flavored chocolate). Two other easy-on-the-eyes themes are Shiny, which has a gradient gray shade as the background, and the charming Cherry Blossoms, which features, of course, lots of pink flowers.
Some of the themes are nature-inspired such as Tree, Beach, Mountains and Summer Ocean. What’s interesting is that some of these themes automatically change scenery over time, according to your location. Other themes have cute cartoons in them such as ninjas, a curly-haired girl holding a nice ice lolly and a giraffe with a seriously long neck.
A sure standout would have to be the Desk theme, which has a wood background to give you that desk effect (complete with polaroids, a calculator, a pencil and a coffee spill). Even more amazing is how the inbox is transformed into a spring-bound notepad.
Enjoy G-mailing with a new theme today.
This article is posted on the Nov. 21, 2008 issue of the Phil. Daily Inquirer by Niño Mark Sablan. G-mail the author at ninomarksablan@gmail.com
Going to school on weekdays, attending classes, making assignments & projects, rising early in the morning, wearing school uniform, attending CWTS/ROTC on Saturdays, and other daily routine of a student is about to end.
The University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) College Department’s final examination of the first semester in the school year 2008-2009 is set on October 6, 7 & 8. Students would surely be happy that semestral break is coming up. But that happiness would not be achieve yet if he/she could not take the final exams (surely if not, bagsak!). Students during final exams suffers much. I, too, have experienced this difficulties. But what are these difficulties I’m refering to? Two of which are the final requirements of the professor and the signing of clearance. In my 3 years in UIC, I have witnessed and experienced diffilculties especially on signing of clearance. Why? A lot of requirements needed. Here’s what I could remember:
- Clinic: CBC, urine & stool test
- Library: No unreturned books, account balances , & if your freshman, attend the orientation seminar
- Laboratory: No pending case in the computer lab, clinical lab & all the labs. For Student Assistants (SA’s), an interview with the Director of Lab.
- Guidance: One-on-One chat with your guidance counselor, personality test.
- Campus Ministry: the easiest to sign with except if you have pending case in Theo subjects.
- Club & Program Treasurer: its like playing hide & seek. Treasurers are hard to find even if they’ve posted their schedule of signing. And when you caught them, they get mad at you and say “Unya na lang oi!”
- SSG & OSAD: attendance slips. for any miss attendance, you have to donate. This year’s version are slippers and blankets for the benefit of their beneficiaries.
- Cashier: all signatories should signed. For SA’s, personal interview with the Sr. Mau.
If these are all accomplish, the exam permit (now printed in an orange paper) will be release. The student would be happy upon receiving the final exam permit. Of course, of all the difficulties in completing those signatories is not easy. Adding that of completing the final requirements of professors. Grrrrrrr! And if it’s group work, some members are not contributing. The group leaders are the one’s suffering.
After all, the difficulties students facing are for their benefit. Facing challenges would lead them to become a better person and a better student. After the two weeks semestral break, students again go back to their routinely student life. Hoping they’re ready for the coming challenges.
