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Physical Education III
GED0023
Module 2
Larong Pinoy: Individual Games
At the end of the module, students must be able to:
1. Understand the importance of Larong Pinoy.
2. Know the different individual Larong Pinoy.
3. Learning the history, mechanics and objective of individual
Larong Pinoy.
I. Importance of Larong Pinoy
II. Different Individual Larong Pinoy Games
III. History, Mechanics and Objective of Individual Larong
Pinoy
• Larong Pinoy serves as more than just a form of
entertainment; it plays a vital role in promoting physical
activity, social interaction, and cultural preservation
among Filipino communities.
• Cultural Preservation
Larong Pinoy serves as a custodian of indigenous Filipino

traditions, safeguarding centuries-old practices from the threat of
cultural erosion. These games act as living artifacts, bridging the gap
between the present and the past, and serving as a tangible link to
the customs and values of Filipino ancestors. Through the
preservation of Larong Pinoy, Filipinos honor the richness of their
heritage and ensure its continuity for future generations.
• Social Interaction
One of the most profound impacts of Larong Pinoy lies in its

ability to foster social cohesion and interpersonal relationships within
Filipino communities. These games provide platforms for teamwork,
cooperation, and sportsmanship, facilitating the development of
strong social bonds among players of all ages. Whether played in the
streets, schoolyards, or community centers, Larong Pinoy transcends
barriers of age, gender, and socio-economic status, uniting
participants in shared experiences of joy and camaraderie.
• Physical Activity
Larong Pinoy emerges as a beacon of physical activity and

outdoor play, promoting holistic well-being among children and
adults alike. Larong Pinoy encourages participants to move, run,
jump, and engage in active play. By providing an alternative to
indoor sedentary activities, these traditional games contribute to
improved cardiovascular health, enhanced coordination, and the
development of motor skills among players.
• It is both an indoor and outdoor game. It usually involves one
or two players juggling a metal washer, ball, or a cluster of
rubber bands with their feet. The term Sipa in English means
kick. It is also the name of the ball used during the game.
• This game tests the agility, speed, and control of the players,
who use their feet, knees, elbows, or hands to continuously hit
the sipa before it touches the ground. It is a game of stamina,
either played individually or in teams.
• 15th Century: The earliest record of the Sipa game was in
the fifteenth century before Spain colonized the
Philippines. Sipa originated in the country and was
considered the Filipino (Former) national sport.
• 2009: Former President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo made

Arnis the national sport of The Philippines. The popularity
of Sipa waned, but it is still a frequent leisure activity
among Filipinos.
• The objectives of Sipa are simple; toss the Sipa in the air
and kick it with the side, top, or heel of your shoe as many
times as possible.
• You earn a point each time you kick the Sipa. If you are
playing against other people, the person who kicks the
Sipa the most times wins.
• This game is often played by children using a washer
made of lead. The game does not have as many rules as
the others. Therefore, people can play it anywhere. The
objective is to kick the washer in Sipa consecutively
without letting it fall to the ground.
• The opposing team earns a point when you drop the Sipa
ball to the ground.
• Sungka is one of the traditional games in the Philippines
that most families enjoy during gatherings. It involves
dropping shells or stones into large holes on a boat-
shaped long board called “Sungkaan.”
• Sungka is also said to help the players improve their skills

in calculation or mathematical thinking, as well as improve
their patience and observation skills.
• Sungka was first described by the Jesuit priest Father José
Sanchez in his dictionary of the Bisaya language (Cebuano) in
1692 as Kunggit.
• Father José Sanchez who had arrived on the Philippines in 1643

wrote that at the game was played with seashells on a wooden,
boat-like board. The Aklanon people still call the game Kunggit.
• Several sungka tournaments have already been organized not only

in the Philippines but also in different parts of the world. In the
Philippines, the biggest competition is held every year during the
Kadayawan Sports Festival in Davao.
• The objective of obtaining the most stones in their
respective heads. Each player has seven houses each
filled with seven stones.
• The aim of the game is to capture as many shells as

you can and to place them into your "ulo" (head).
• The game requires two players.
• The game begins with all holes filled with seven shells
each except the homes (larger pits) which remains empty.
• The game starts with two players gathering shells from

one of the holes in their respective rows together. The
player then puts one shell on each of the holes and also
his/her home, and not the home of their opponent. The
movement should be counter clockwise.
• Chinese Garter is a game requiring flexibility, balance and
coordination, which is a popular game for Filipino children,
most specifically among girls during their elementary
years. The game revolves around an ordinary garter,
around two to three yards long, which be brought from
sewing store.
• The Chinese Garter game is usually subdivided into ten

levels. Most of the time, however, the players may decide
for their desired number of levels for their game.
• Chinese garter is called “Chinese Jump Rope” in other
countries.
• It originated from China in the 7th century. They play it

before during the celebration of Chinese new year.
• It was passed from generation to generation and has

become popular even in other countries.
• In the Philippines, it is known as one of the childhood past-

time games for kids/children.
• The objective of the game is to be able to successfully
jump over the garter as it is gradually held higher by the
game posts.
• The last person who able to pass the highest post wins.
• First, there should be two people holding both ends of
the garter which is stretched horizontally while others
are trying to transfer across the other side of the garter.
• In each round, the height of the garter increases. The

garter generally starts from the ankle – level and then
knee – level, and so on until the garter is positioned
over head.
• Higher rounds demand agility since players leap with their
feet first in the air and they cross over the garter and end
up landing on the side. This means that players should be
agile, mentally skilled and must have grace in order to
finish the game. Moreover, doing cartwheels (to cross the
garter) in higher levels is allowed.
• Luksong tinik is a very popular game where one has to
jump over the tinik and cross to the other side untouched.
Boys and girls play, lining up to jump. There are always
two “thorns” that who place feet and hands alternatively to
make the tinik higher. It gets higher and higher up until
one gets caught in the thorns and replaces one of
the taya.
• Equipment: No need, just their hands and feet.

• It is originated in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. It is one
of the famous native street games of children in 70s to
80s in the Philippines. This is a very common game
played largely by girls ages between 7 to 12, though, in
some areas, boys join in. This game is played outside with
players divided into sets, comprising of the mother (‘inay)
and her child (‘anak’).
• The objective of the game is for all players in a team to
jump over the height of the piled hands/feet of the
opposing team.
• The game serves as a common denominator among the

members of the family that play offers in the lives of
children and this game make children healthy as they
become physically active, a social, as they build strong
camaraderie with their neighborhood friends.
• The game started when the two person form the base of the
hurdle by extending their right feet and pressing their sole
against each other.
• The participants will jump over the right feet of the players on
base one by one, then return behind the line and the two
seated players keep on adding hands until the hurdle is
complete with four hands stacked on top of four feet.
• If a player touches any part of the base while jumping, the two
person exchange places and the game starts all over again.
• Limbo is a traditional game that originated in Trinidad
(Trinidad and Tobago). The basic concept of the game is
to walk or dance under a pole of some sort without
falling. Music usually is played in the background, but it
is optional.
• There are 2 persons who are holding the pole and the
participants are going to walk or dance depends on the
strategy.
• The goal is for each contestant to lean backwards and
attempt to move under the pole without touching it. If
he is successful, the pole is moved down a notch, and
so on until a winner is named.
• Have two adults hold the limbo stick horizontally at shoulder
height.
• Have all the players stand in line and one at a time dance,
shimmy or make their way under the stick without touching
it.
• If they fall, touch the ground, or touch the stick they’re out.
• The winner is the last player to pass under the stick without
touching the ground, falling or touching the stick.
• https://thephilippinestoday.com/sipa/
• https://historyofsoccer.info/sipa
• https://www.coursehero.com/file/80341808/SUNGKApdf/
• https://www.scribd.com/document/416034225/Sungka
• https://www.scribd.com/document/492760254/Sungka-Game-Mechanics
• https://www.sungka-game.com/blogs/35/Sungka%20Rules
• https://prezi.com/hhtycfgiwzlw/chinese-garter/
• https://devcomcreatives.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/chinese-garter-the-line-to-
flexibility/
• https://devcomcreatives.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/jump-for-funluksong-tinik/
• https://www.coursehero.com/file/67837851/Luksong-Tinikdocx/
• https://www.ehow.co.uk/way_5851849_diy-limbo-set.html#google_vignette
• https://www.gamezonwheelz.com/uploads/2013/01/Limbo-Instructions.pdf
• https://www.cacfp.org/2022/07/27/activity-inspiration-seven-silly-ways-to-play-
limbo-at-your-cacfp-site/

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Physical Education III

Larong Pinoy serves as a custodian of indigenous Filipino

One of the most profound impacts of Larong Pinoy lies in its

Larong Pinoy emerges as a beacon of physical activity and

• 2009: Former President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo made

• Sungka is also said to help the players improve their skills

• Father José Sanchez who had arrived on the Philippines in 1643

• Several sungka tournaments have already been organized not only

• The aim of the game is to capture as many shells as

• The game starts with two players gathering shells from

• The Chinese Garter game is usually subdivided into ten

• It originated from China in the 7th century. They play it

• It was passed from generation to generation and has

• In the Philippines, it is known as one of the childhood past-

• In each round, the height of the garter increases. The

• Equipment: No need, just their hands and feet.

• The game serves as a common denominator among the

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