Senior High School

Program of the K to 12

Sports and Arts Tracks

JOSE D. TUGUINAYO JR.

Asst. Chief, Officer-In-Charge
Curriculum Development Division
BUREAU OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Department of Education

Senior High School Program

2 years of in-depth
specialization for students
depending on the career
path they wish to pursue.
Focuses on skills and
competencies relevant to
their career path

Core
Learning
Areas

Core
Learning
Area

Language

Subject

Description

Oral
Communication

The development of listening and

speaking skills and strategies for
effective communication in various
situations

Reading and
Writing

The development of reading and

writing skills as applied to a wide
range of materials other than poetry,
fiction and drama.

Talastasang
Filipino

Pag-aaral ito sa katangian,

tungkulin, gamit at paggamit ng
wikang Filipino sa ibat ibang
sitwasyon.

Pagbasa, Pagsulat Pag-aaral ito sa mga konseptong

at Pananaliksik
kaugnay ng wika, ugnayan ng wika
sa kultura, at sa mga isyu patungo
sa pananaliksik.

Core
Learning
Area

Subject

Description

21st Century
Phil. Lit. from
the region

Study and appreciation of the

literatures of the region where the
school is located in relation to the
literatures of the other regions of the
country.

21st Century
Lit. of the
World

Study and appreciation of literatures

of the world originally written in the
21st century.

Media and
Information
Literacy

Basic understanding of media and

information as channels of
communication and tools for the
development of individuals and
societies.
Recognizes that this foundation is
necessary to develop in the students
the ability to be creative and critical
thinkers as well as responsible users
and producers of media and
information.

Literature

Communication

Core
Learning
Area

Mathematics

Subject

Description

General
Mathematics

The course will introduce to students

how to solve problems involving
polynomial, rational, exponential and
logarithmic functions, to solve businessrelated problems, and to apply logic to
real-life situations

Statistics and The course will introduce to students

Probability
how to find the standard deviation of a
random variable, to solve problems
involving binomial, Poisson and normal
distributions, to apply sampling
techniques and distributions, to
estimate population invariants,
and to apply basic hypothesis-testing
methods to statistical claims.

Core
Learning
Area

Social
Sciences

Subject

Personal
Development

Description

This course makes senior high school

students aware of the developmental
stage that they are in, in order to
understand themselves and their
significant persons better as they
make important career decisions as
adolescents. It consists of modules,
each of which addresses a key concern
in personal development. Using the
experiential learning approach, each
module invites students to explore
specific themes in their development.
Personal reflections, sharing and
lectures help to surface and articulate
relevant concepts, theories and tools in
different areas in psychology.

Core
Learning
Area

Natural
Sciences

Subject

Description

Life/Physical
Sciences 1
(Physics and
Chemistry)

This course will focus on the evolution

of our understanding of matter,
motion, electricity, magnetism, light,
and the universe from ancient times to
the present; applications of physics
and chemistry concepts in contexts
such as atmospheric phenomena,
cosmology, astronomy, vision, medical
instrumentation, space technology,
drugs, sources of energy, pollution and
recycling, fitness and health, and
cosmetics.

Core
Learning
Area

Natural
Sciences

Subject

Life/Physical
Sciences II

(Fundamentals

of Biology and
Earth Science)

Description

The course is designed to provide a

general background for the
understanding of earth science and
biology. It covers the earth structure,
composition and processes. Issues,
concerns and problems pertaining to
earths resources and natural hazards
are also included. It also deals with
the basic principles of plant and animal
biology which contain the life
processes at the cellular, organism,
population, community and ecosystem
levels.

Core
Learning
Area

Subject

Description

P.E. 1 (Fitness
or Exercise)

These courses will provide students

with moderate to vigorous physical
activities (PAs) for at least 60 minutes.

P.E. 2 (Sports)

Physical
Education

P.E. 3 (Dance)

P.E. 4
(Recreation:

Aquatics and
Mountaineering)

These PAs should include fitness/

exercise, sports, dance, and recreation
activities. Students can select from
the menu of PA courses classified
accordingly:
1. Fitness/Exercise
2. Sports
3. Dance
4. Recreation (aquatics and
mountaineering)
Participation in these PAs should result
to improvements in physical fitness
and the pursuit of an active lifestyle
for optimum health.

SPORTS TRACK

Foundation Courses
Core
Learning
Areas

Specializations Courses

Elective Courses

Foundation Courses
Safety and First Aid
Understanding Human Movement
General Coaching
Understanding Social, Psychological &
Cognitive Development
Student-athlete Enhancement and
Formation

Specialization

Elective Courses

Courses
Fitness Testing &
Exercise Prescription
Sports/Recreation/
Fitness Management

Sports Coaching and

Officiating
Recreational Leader
Fitness Leader

Foundation Courses

Foundation and
Specialization Courses

Specialization and
Elective Courses

Immersion/Practicum

Trainer, Coach, Gym

Instructor, Officiating
Official, Masseur, Sports
and recreation attendant

Certificate in PE
Certificate in Sports
Studies

BSE major in PE
Bachelor of PE or
Sports Science
BS in Sports, Kinesiology
or Physical Therapy

ARTS TRACK

Regular High Schools

Special Program
in the Arts

Philippine HS
for the Arts

ARTS
TRACK

Strand
Music

Theater

Visual Art

Area for Specialization

Singing
Solo Vocal Performance
Live Sound Technician
Acting
Technical Lights Crew
Props and Set Designing
Script Writing
Illustration
Product Designing
Production Designing
Graphic Designing

Strand
Media Arts

Dance

Area for Specialization

2D Animation Artist
3D Animation Artist
Web Designing
Film Video Utility
Game Arts Developing
Photography
Dancing
Ballroom Dancing
Dance Choreography
Dance Instruction

Foundation Courses

Foundation and
Specialization Courses

Specialization

Immersion/Practicum

MUSIC Strand
Solo Singer/Performer
Musical Instrument Player
Pop/Commercial Music
Performer
Song Composer

BSE major in Music

Bachelor of Music major in:
-Music Education
-Piano/Voice or other Solo
Instrument
-Composition
-Conducting

THEATER ART Strand

Stage Play Performer

Actor/Actress
Stage Technical Assistant

Bachelor of Performing Arts

major in Theater Arts

VISUAL ART STRAND

Illustrator
Sketch Artist
Painter
Sculptor
Glass Artist

Bachelor of Science in
Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science in Art
Studies

MEDIA ART STRAND

Photographer
Cameraman
Videographer

Bachelor of Arts in:

-Mass Communication
-Advertising
-Photography
-Film

DANCE STRAND
Folk Dancer
Contemporary Dancer
Valley Dancer
Dance Choreograher

BSE major in Physical

Education
Bachelor of Performing Arts
major in Dance

IMPERATIVES FOR OFFERING

THE SPORTS AND THE ARTS TRACKS

I. Laying the ground work

1. Formation of TWG
Assessment of school readiness;
Identification of key partners;
Baseline survey of the environment;
Identification of resource
requirements of the sports and arts
tracks

IMPERATIVES FOR OFFERING

THE SPORTS AND THE ARTS TRACKS
The profiling of the community should
include:
Survey of secondary schools offering the tracks;
Survey of sports and arts sectors in community;
Survey of tertiary institutions offering related
degree courses; and
Survey of students who will enter the sports and
arts tracks

IMPERATIVES FOR OFFERING

THE SPORTS AND THE ARTS TRACKS
2. Network and Linkage with Key Partners and
Stakeholders

Organize consultation meetings;

Establish formal partnership with key
institutional partners such as TESDA, CHED,
TEIs, LGUs, NCCA, and NSAs;
Link up with other support groups such as
PASUC, DOLE, PTA, and with program
beneficiaries and implementers

IMPERATIVES FOR OFFERING

THE SPORTS AND THE ARTS TRACKS
The basic areas for collaboration involve the following:
Linkage with HEIs, NCCA, NSAs for resource
persons, trainers/teachers with expertise;
Linkage with LGUs for sports and arts facilities; and
Linkage with PTA for the promotion of sports and arts
tracks.

IMPERATIVES FOR OFFERING

THE SPORTS AND THE ARTS TRACKS

II. Formalizing the mechanism for

strengthening partnership
Aligning key policies for school to college and school to
work transition;

Provision of skills certification and accreditation of the

courses in college or post secondary schools; and
SHS assessment and college placement.

IMPERATIVES FOR OFFERING

THE SPORTS AND THE ARTS TRACKS

III. Determining standards of performance

necessary for admission
Setting criteria for admission;
Profiling of enrolees (Matching interest with
industries); and

Setting selection process (Completion of academic

requirements, NCAE results, and interview of the
student with the parents).

THANK YOU