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Body Composition Assessment Module

This document outlines a learning module on assessing body composition. The module has the following key points: 1. Students will measure their height, weight, and calculate their BMI to assess body composition and recommended body weight. 2. Learning activities include answering questionnaires on physical activity, wellness, and dietary habits. Students will also record their food intake over three days and calculate nutritive values. 3. The module aims to examine individual weight management related to body composition and monitoring diet and nutrition plans. Students will assess their own body composition and factors that influence healthy physical activity and nutrition choices.

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Body Composition Assessment Module

This document outlines a learning module on assessing body composition. The module has the following key points: 1. Students will measure their height, weight, and calculate their BMI to assess body composition and recommended body weight. 2. Learning activities include answering questionnaires on physical activity, wellness, and dietary habits. Students will also record their food intake over three days and calculate nutritive values. 3. The module aims to examine individual weight management related to body composition and monitoring diet and nutrition plans. Students will assess their own body composition and factors that influence healthy physical activity and nutrition choices.

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MISAMIS UNIVERSITY Prepared by: Document Code: Module Reference

Ozamiz City Heidy R. Moreno MU-CAS-LMO- No.


Office of the Vice President Faculty PATH 1 03
for Academic Affairs Checked by: Revision Date: Units:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & Venus S. Velasco June 8, 2020 2.0
SCIENCES Program Chairman
Reviewed by: Revision No.: Subject Code:
Atty. Anthony L. Awa 0 PATH 1
LEARNING Dean
MODULE Approved by: Prerequisite: Co-requisite:
Ariel R. Clarin None PATH 2
VPAA/Director for Instruction
Descriptive Title: PE 1 (PATH-FIT 1) – Movement Competency Training (MCT)

Module 2.1

Assessing Body Composition


I. Course Outcome : CO2. Assess factors that motivate healthy choices about physical
activity and nutrition behavior as a lifetime pursuit.
II. Learning Outcome/s : CO2.1 Examine individual weight management related to body
composition and monitoring individual’s diet and nutrition plan.
III. Time Frame : 3 hours
IV. Introduction/Outline:
In this session, you will be measuring your height (inches) and your weight (pounds) for
your BMI (Body Mass Index).
Body Composition- refers to the fat and not fat components of the human body; important in
assessing recommended body weight. Body Mass Index- a technique to determine thinness and
excessive fatness that incorporate height and weight to estimate critical fat values at which the
risk for disease increases.
V. Learning Materials: 1. Hand-outs (print copy)
2. Writing Material: Pen and paper (Worksheet)
VI. Supplementary
Learning Resources : A. Book
1. Hoeger, W.W.K., Hoeger, S.A., Hoeger, C.I., & Fawson
A.L. (2018). Principles and Labs for Fitness & Wellness.
Fourteenth [Link] Learning. Boston.
2. Hoeger, W.W.K., Hoeger, S.A., Hoeger, C.I., & Fawson
A.L. (2015). Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness: A
Personal Program. 14th [Link] Learning. Boston.

VII. Learning Activities : 1. Home-based Activities


1.1. Answer PARQ+ (Activity Sheet No.3) and Wellness
Questionnaire Activity Sheet No. 4).
2. School-based Activities
2.1. Give view about Body Composition.
2.2. Assessing Body Composition; Record height in inches and
weight in pounds and have a signature of the tester.
2.2.1. (Tester- who get the score from the activity).
2.3. Give view on how to get the BMI (Body Mass Index), see
Activity Sheet No. 5.
3. Home-based Activities
3.1. Answer Dietary Habit Questionnaire (Activity Sheet no.6
and 7)

PROPERTY OF MISAMIS UNIVERSITY


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MISAMIS UNIVERSITY Prepared by: Document Code: Module Reference
Ozamiz City Heidy R. Moreno MU-CAS-LMO- No.
Office of the Vice President Faculty PATH 1 03
for Academic Affairs Checked by: Revision Date: Units:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & Venus S. Velasco June 8, 2020 2.0
SCIENCES Program Chairman
Reviewed by: Revision No.: Subject Code:
Atty. Anthony L. Awa 0 PATH 1
LEARNING Dean
MODULE Approved by: Prerequisite: Co-requisite:
Ariel R. Clarin None PATH 2
VPAA/Director for Instruction
Descriptive Title: PE 1 (PATH-FIT 1) – Movement Competency Training (MCT)

3.2. Record all the foods eaten during 3-day period and do not
forget to fill in the nutritive value of the food. (Answer
Activity no.8.)
3.3. After recording, add up the nutritive values in each column
and mark the totals at the bottom of the form and;
3.4. Proceed to the given mechanics in order to get the
percentage of the nutrient intake for 3-day period.
VIII. Equipment:
 Weighing Scale
 Tape measure
IX. Student Feedback: Your feedback is important. Please don’t leave this blank. This portion
will allow us to evaluate how this module is going. Your feedback will help improve this module
for future revision.

1. Which part of this module did you find interesting? Why?

2. Which part of this module did you consider challenging? Why?

Activity Sheet No. 5

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Common questions

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Potential challenges in assessing body composition may include accurate measurement of height and weight, interpreting BMI values correctly, and comprehensively recording and calculating dietary intake. Each step requires attention to detail and understanding of the health implications of the data, which can be demanding and vary based on individual factors and measurement precision .

A structured diet and exercise feedback mechanism can enhance learning in Movement Competency Training (MCT) by providing personalized insights into individuals' fitness progress and dietary adequacy. This feedback enables learners to make informed decisions and adjustments, reinforcing understanding and application of fitness concepts and ultimately promoting a more engaged and effective learning process .

Recording dietary intake plays a significant role in managing body composition by allowing individuals to analyze their nutrition patterns over a specific period. This process involves documenting all foods consumed, calculating their nutritive values, and evaluating nutrient percentage intake, which provides insights into caloric and nutrient adequacy or excess, thereby facilitating informed adjustments to meet health objectives .

Monitoring individual diet and nutrition plans can substantially influence long-term health outcomes by enabling continuous assessment and adjustment of nutritional intake to align with personal health goals. By ensuring balanced nutrient intake, individuals can reduce risks of chronic diseases, manage weight effectively, and promote overall well-being, supporting a lifetime pursuit of health .

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a useful technique because it incorporates both height and weight to estimate critical fat values, identifying levels of thinness and excessive fatness. By structuring these metrics, BMI estimates health risks associated with body weight, including potential links to diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular issues .

Having a co-requisite course like PATH 2 alongside PE 1 (PATH-FIT 1) benefits learners by providing a broader and more integrated understanding of health and fitness. It allows students to simultaneously apply skills and knowledge from both courses, reinforcing learning outcomes, promoting interdisciplinary connections, and supporting more comprehensive health and physical education .

The PARQ+ and Wellness Questionnaire aid an individual's fitness journey by screening for any potential health concerns that could be affected by physical activity. These tools help ensure that any physical exercise undertaken is done safely, accommodating individual health conditions and consequently motivating healthy choices .

Student feedback is considered vital in learning modules on body composition as it provides insights into the effectiveness and clarity of the instructional content and activities. This feedback aids in identifying areas for improvement, ensuring that the modules meet learning objectives effectively, and continuously enhancing their educational quality for future learners .

Body composition is crucial in assessing recommended body weight because it distinguishes between the fat and non-fat components of the human body, allowing for a better understanding of an individual's health. This assessment helps in identifying critical fat values that increase the risk for diseases, thus guiding healthy weight management strategies .

Measurement of height and weight is fundamental in assessing Body Mass Index (BMI) as these metrics form the basis of the BMI formula. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters, allowing for the categorization of weight status and identification of potential health risks .

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