Filipino Games and Gymnastics in PE

Why are traditional Filipino games valuable in PE instruction?

• They are outdated and irrelevant

• They promote cultural identity, teamwork, and physical fitness

• They are only used for entertainment

• They replace modern sports completely

In Luksong Tinik, what skill is most developed?

• Speed

• Vertical jump and agility

• Throwing accuracy

• Arm strength

Why is Patintero considered a good training game for athletes?

• It enhances reading speed

• It develops quickness, spatial awareness, and defensive tactics

• It trains swimming strokes

• It improves musical rhythm

In Tumbang Preso, what motor skill is primarily developed?

• Catching

• Kicking accuracy and leg–eye coordination

• Jumping

• Swimming

Which Filipino game promotes endurance through continuous running?

• Agawan Base

• Piko

• Sipa

• Chinese Garter

Piko (hopscotch) is an example of which motor skill?

• Static balance and locomotor control

• Throwing

• Swimming

• Arm wrestling

Why can traditional games be used for movement analysis?

• They are only cultural

• They contain structured patterns of locomotor and non-locomotor movements

• They lack formality

• They are too random

In Sipa, what movement principle is trained?

• Arm push, abduction and adduction skills

• Continuous foot-eye coordination and reaction time

• Agility, speed and coordination of the body and senses

• Flexibility only

Why is Chinese Garter beneficial for young learners?

• Enhances throwing power

• Improves flexibility and balance

• Requires swimming endurance

• Develops only strength

Which game demonstrates principles of offense and defense?

• Luksong Baka

• Patintero

• Piko

• Sipa