Building Interpersonal Effectiveness Through Social Interaction and Group Activities

Vocabulary flashcards covering interpersonal effectiveness, social interactions in team sports, traditional Philippine games, the DEAR MAN strategy, recreation, and rhythmic activities.

Social Interaction (in sports)

How individuals communicate, cooperate, and build relationships with others through teamwork, feedback, strategy, encouragement, and conflict resolution.

Communication (in team sports)

A key tool for social competence required in team sports to coordinate plays and share ideas.

Collaboration (in team sports)

A key tool for social competence required in team sports to win or complete tasks together.

Responsibility (in team sports)

A key tool for social competence where each team member contributes to the overall outcome.

Fair Play and Respect

The acceptance of outcomes and demonstration of sportsmanship in team activities.

Volleyball

A team sport that develops communication, trust, and rotation-based cooperation by requiring players to speak constantly and support each other during plays.

Basketball

A team sport that develops strategic thinking, leadership, and quick collaboration through rapid team decisions, assists, and role delegation.

Football (Soccer)

A team sport that develops group dynamics, resilience, and goal-setting through synchronized movement across diverse positions.

Patintero

A Philippine traditional game played on a grid with taggers and runners that enhances spatial awareness, turn-taking, verbal cues, and peer bonding.

Tumbang Preso / Luksong Baka

Philippine traditional games that promote inclusivity, cooperation, and friendly competition while building community in informal settings.

DEAR MAN Strategy

An approach that promotes interpersonal effectiveness through assertive, respectful, and goal-oriented communication to resolve conflicts.

Describe (DEAR MAN)

The step in DEAR MAN where players clearly describe situations without judgment to avoid confusion.

Express (DEAR MAN)

The step in DEAR MAN where players express feelings constructively using "I" statements to build trust.

Assert (DEAR MAN)

The step in DEAR MAN where players clearly state their needs or wishes to prevent resentment and miscommunication.

Reinforce (DEAR MAN)

The step in DEAR MAN where players explain the benefits to encourage cooperation.

Mindful (DEAR MAN)

The step in DEAR MAN focused on staying on track, avoiding arguments, and sticking to the issue during heated moments.

Appear Confident (DEAR MAN)

The step in DEAR MAN where players present themselves with self-assurance, standing tall and speaking clearly to build leadership and respect.

Negotiate (DEAR MAN)

The step in DEAR MAN that emphasizes flexibility and compromise to reach a fair solution for everyone.

Recreation

Activities done for enjoyment and relaxation during free time, which can be individual or group-based.

Active Recreation

Recreational activities involving physical movement and exertion done for exercise, competition, or adventure, such as sports, running, or swimming.

Passive Recreation

Recreational activities focusing on relaxation and leisure with minimal physical activity, such as reading, fishing, or photography.

Indoor Recreation

Activities performed inside buildings, such as chess, board games, baking, singing, or playing musical instruments.

Outdoor Recreation

Activities performed outside that offer exposure to nature, such as camping, hiking, fishing, biking, or kayaking.

Rhythmic Activities

Movements or exercises performed in response to a regular beat or rhythm, often accompanied by music, clapping, or singing.

Fundamental Rhythms

Basic movement patterns such as walking, running, skipping, hopping, marching, and galloping that develop rhythm and coordination.

Creative Rhythms

Rhythmic activities encouraging self-expression and imagination, where participants use their bodies to imitate animals, objects, or characters.

Dramatic Rhythm

Rhythmic movement combined with storytelling or dramatization based on stories, poems, songs, or emotions.

Structured Dance and Social Rhythmic Activities

Organized forms of rhythmic movement with set steps or patterns performed individually, in pairs, or in groups, such as folk, ballroom, or line dancing.

Aerobic Dance

Fitness-oriented rhythmic movements set to energetic music, such as dance exercise.

Doctor Kwak Kwak

A group icebreaker activity where participants form a human knot with their hands and untangle themselves without letting go to encourage problem solving and teamwork.