GALAW PILIPINAS: DEPED NATIONAL CALISTHENICS EXERCISE PROGRAM

Galaw Pilipinas was developed through a series of workshops spearheaded by the Bureau of Curriculum Development. Participants who served as developers were PE supervisors and Special Program in Sports implementers bringing with them rhythmic movements/exercises inspired by folk dances and tribal/festival movements in their respective regions. These movements are inspired by Philippine folk dances which include Rigodon Royale, Tinikling, and Maglalatik, among others; and festivals particularly Sinulog, Higalaay, Kalilang, and the like Arnis stances such as strikes are also integrated in the calisthenics in recognition of Arnis as the Philippine national martial art and sport. Meanwhile, select Special Program in the Arts implementers provided the original composition with vocals and instrumentals to serve as the official music of the calisthenics. Finally, to ensure the quality of the calisthenics routine, it was developed, validated, and finalized with the help of different experts from the field, academe, and physical fitness associations.