This document discusses target games as part of Filipino culture and describes both individual and team target games. It notes that target games can be played indoors or outdoors and involve either aiming to hit a target alone or using offensive/defensive strategies against an opponent. Examples of individual target games include palo sebo, luksong baka, sipa, billiards, shooting range, golf, and bowling. Team target games examples include bati-cobra, calahoyo, tumbang preso, luksong tinik, ubusan nang lahi, siyato or tiato, football/soccer, and baseball. The document also lists skills developed through target games like coordination

1. M A P E H I N A C T I O N G R A D E 6
B Y : M R . R O L L Y K I M S . F E R N A N D E Z
Target Games

2. Part of Filipino culture is to search for entertainment
and enjoyment. One source is through games.
The games that Filipinos play are as old as our
ancestors. From the games Filipinos play, we can trace
that we are really fond of competition because of the
pressure games give.

3. There are different contests that are bound by rules
which capture Filipinos’ heart. In his psychology book,
Virgilio Enriquez (1977) said that one way of Filipinos
mode of interaction is through joining games which
they enjoy so much.

4. TYPES
OF
GAMES
Target
Games
Net
Games
E-
Games
Striking
Games
Invasion
Games

5. TARGET GAMES
Target games are either played indoor or outdoor. In
an unopposed game, the contender only aims to hit the
target to score while in an opposed game, the player
uses offensive or defensive strategies goals.

6. Individual target games
Palo Sebo
Luksong Baka
Sipa (Kick Game)
Billiards
Shooting Range
Golf
Bowling

7. Team target games
Bati-cobra
Calahoyo (Hole-in)
Tumbang Preso
Luksong tinik
Ubusan nang lahi
Siyato or tiato
Football/Soccer
Baseball
Frisbee

8. Skills developed in Target Games
1. Coordination. You hit a moving target from a
distance.
2. Agility. Being in a game makes you move fast and
quickly.
3. Endurance. When you are into games, you can
resist fatigue and can tolerate exhaustion.
4. Reaction Time. In moments like you need to
block and defend your object, your response to
opponent’s blow or hit is quicker leading to
winning.

9. Skills developed in Target Games
5. Flexibility. You are able to move parts of your body
in any direction smoothly and effortless.

10. Safety Precautions In Playing Target Games
1. Stretching. Before an activity, you need to stretch
your muscles to avoid injury.
2. Attire. You must wear the proper attire
comfortable enough so you can move freely and at
ease.
3. Equipment. These must be checked if they are
free from wear and are still safe to use.
4. Weather. Check if the weather could affect the
activity. If its raining, better do it indoors. If it is
too sunny, put anti-ultraviolet lotion on your skin.
Put insect-repellant lotion.

11. Safety Precautions In Playing Target Games
5. Health Condition. Before being involved in a
strenuous activity, you must secure medical clearance
from your doctor. Physical activities might give you
injury rather than long time. Health benefit if you have
health problems.

12. Any Questions?

13. Instructions:
1. Get ½ crosswise of pad paper.
2. Answer the following questions

14. 1-3. Give at least three (3) individual target games.
4-6. Give at least three (3) Team target games.
7-10. What are the health benefits of physical
activities?