PHYSICAL SELF

OBJECTIVES
● Understand the Physical Changes that takes place
with development of the primary and secondary
sex characteristics.
● Enhance oneself to be Physical Attractive; and
● Improve body image and enhance self-esteem.
PHYSICAL SELF
● Physical Self includes physical development,
attractiveness and characteristics which are the
defining features about a person’s body physique, face,
hair, nose or the color of the skin which are indicators
of fertility and health.
ACTIVITY 1

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE!!!

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
● PRIMARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS- which are
already present at birth refers to changes of the sexual
organs that are directly concerned with reproduction.
● SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS- refer to
visible changes and features that appear during puberty
which are not directly part of the reproductive system.
 SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
BOYS GIRLS
Body becomes muscular. Enlargement of breasts

Growth of body hair,including underarm, Growth of body hair, most prominently

abdominal,chest hair and public hair. underarm and public hair.

Greater mass of thigh muscles in front of the Greater development of thigh muscles at
femur. the back of the femur.

Shoulders grow broader than hips. Hips grow wider than the shoulder.

Lower Body fat percentage than Changed distribution in weight and fat;
prepubescent or adult females or more subcutaneous fat and fat deposits;
prepubescent males, an average. mainly around the buttocks,thigh and hips.

Enlargement of larynx (Adam’s apple) and

Voice becomes melodies.
deepening of voice.
ACTIVITY 2

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PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS
● Is the degree to which a person’s physical features are
considered pleasing or beautiful which implies sexual
attractiveness or desirability.
(According to the book of Understanding the Self)
● Attractiveness (or physical attractiveness) describes how
appealing or pleasing a person's physical features and aesthetic
beauty are. This varies greatly across different cultures and time
periods but some traits are generally universal like facial
symmetry and an overall healthy appearance.
(According to the psychological site)
FEATURES MOST ATTRACTIVE TO OTHERS
ACROSS CULTURE

1. SYMMETRY 6. BODY BUILT

2. WAIST TO HIP RATIO 7.BODY SCENT
3. WEIGHT 8.FEET SIZE
4. HEIGHT 9. HAIR
5. FACIAL FEATURES 10.MOVEMENT PATTERNS
ACTIVITY 3

HOW TO BE YOU?
WHAT MAKES A WOMAN KEEPING MEN PHYSICALLY
PHYSICALLY ATTRACTIVE ATTRACTIVE
1. GET ENOUGH SLEEP TO
1. STAY IN SHAPE:
KEEP YOUR FACE
A. GET EXERCISE
ATTRACTIVE.
B. EAT HEALTHY
2. MAINTAIN A CLEAN
1. MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENE.
HAIRCUT.
2. GET ENOUGH SLEEP.
3. KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR.
3. SMILE.
4. DRESS APPROPRIATELY TO
4. DEVELOP THE RIGHT
FEEL CONFIDENT.
ATTITUDE.
5. BE YOURSELF.
5. CULTIVATE A SENSE OF
6. MAINTAIN GOOD POSTURE.
HUMOR.
7. MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENE.
ACTIVITY 4

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE

PHONE!!!
BODY IMAGE AND SELF ESTEEM HOW WE
SEE
OURSELVES

● Body image refers to a

person's emotional HOW
WE DRESS
OTHERS
RELATES AND GROOM
attitudes, beliefs, and SEE US AND
ACT OR TO? OURSELVES

perceptions of their own RESPOND

body. HOW WE
THINK,
FEEL, AND
ACT OR
BEHAVE
 HIGH- ESTEEM
SELF-ESTEEM
Create anxiety,
stress, loneliness,
and increased
likelihood of
● Is used to describe a person's depression. cause
overall sense of self-worth or 1.They don’t compare problems with
friendships and
personal value. In other themselves to others.
romantic
2. They’re not mean-
words, how much you relationships.
spirited seriously impair
appreciate and like yourself. 3. They don’t let academic and job
Self-esteem is often seen as a imperfection ruin their performance. lead
day. to increased
personality trait, which means
4. They stop dwelling on vulnerability to
that it tends to be stable and drug and alcohol
failure.
enduring abuse.
5. They avoid devaluing
their Self-Esteem

LOW- ESTEEM
ACTIVITY 5

TAKE A GOOD SHOT!!!

TIPS FOR IMPROVING BODY IMAGE
1. Recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape or size it comes in.

2. Identify which aspects of your apperance you can realistically change and which
you can't.

3. If there are things about yourself that you want to change and can, do this by
making goals for yourself.

4. When you hear negative comments coming from within ,tell yourself to stop.

5. Try building your self-esteem by giving yourself three compliments every day.
References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDVL_TSs1s4

https://www.alleydog.com/glossary/definition.php?term=Attractiveness

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/12-things-high-self-esteem-people-dont.html

https://cmhc.utexas.edu/selfesteem.html