PHYSICAL EDUCATION 5 – HANDOUT – 3RD QUARTER
Folk Dance – is traditional dance that
usually shows custom and traditions of a
particular region. It also states that
traditional flavors, characteristics of the
people, and their feeling, and sentiments.
What is the importance of physical
activities?
Many children today have grown in a remote control world. Many of them prefer to
watch television that play outside. They play but not the physical type of games.
Instead, they are more interested in playing online games. They use gadgets such as
tablets and downloadable apps in their cellphones that serve as alternatives for physical
activities.
Why Dancing is important?
Dancing is a good exercise. It is also a fun way to keep it. Dance helps one to have a
good body posture.
Why dancing is a good form of exercise?
Dancing prepares a body to a more instense activity. Exercises in the form of dancing
increase the level of our brain cells. In addition, dancing increases self-confidence and
sharpens the dancers memory as they memorize dance steps.
Philippine Physical Activity Phyramid
What are the levels of intensity in Physical Activity Pyramid?
The Philippine Physical Actvity Pyramid is a useful
guide that informs the Filipinos about the types of 3
activities and its equivalent energy levels that are
needed to stay healthy and fit.
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Inactivity (Level 4)
This level uses little or light energy and should be done minimally. But too much
unproductive inactivity is not good for our health and fitness.
Examples: sitting, watching television, and listening to music.
Vigorous Activity (Level 2-3)
These activities use more energy because these make your heart beat faster and breathe
you faster than normal.
Examples: brisk walking, jogging, running and carrying.
Moderate Activity (Level 1)
These are activities that you naturally do as part of your daily life such as walking, playing
as your day-to-day activity.
Examples: standing, walking, and jumping.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4 – ACTIVITIES – 3RD QUARTER
Activity #1:
How many minutes did you spend most of the day or in a week for the particular
activity?
Amount of time spent in
Time of the day Activities the activities
(in minutes)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Activity #2: Exercise in Preparation for Dancing
Provide enough room among yourselves to stretch arms to the side
without touching the next one. Learn these four kinds of exercises.
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A. Isolations: exercises performed to see how parts of the body
move differently when you try out the same motion on each part of
the body.
Making Circles:
Make the following circles to the count of eight: large hand circles
to the back and front; shoulder circles forwards and back wards;
move your torso in a circular motion: front, side, back and side.
B. Aerobics: exercises for building strength and endurance for the heart and lungs.
Jumps:
Make one jump in each direction, to the front, back, right side, then, left side, Repeat
this set eight times.
Slides:
Make three slides in each direction like jump set. Repeat eight times.
C. Stretches: exercises for flexibility.
In standing position, lower your head slowly. Roll down each part of your back till your
hands reach to the floor. Let your head and arms hang down. If you cannot, just stops
when you’ve gone as far as you can without forcing. Then slowly roll back up standing
position with the head coming up last.
Activity #3: Practical Activity
The Fundamental Positions of the Arms
First Position Second Position
Arms are raised in a circular position in front Both arms are raised sideward in shoulder
of the chest with the fingertips almost level position. There is slight curve a little
touching each other. Palms are facing down below the shoulder level and palms are
and the back of the hands are facing the facing upward.
audience.
Third Position Fourth Position
Right arm is raised overhead and the left Right arms is raised overhead and the left
arm sideward with palm facing upward. arm is raised in front of the chest with palm
facing inward.
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Fifth Position
Both arms are raised upward with palms facing each other.
Assessment
Total Score: 10
Your Score: _____
Average Score:
Executes the skill correctly _____
Displays joy of effort _____
Can demonstrate enthusiasm with energy in dancing _____
Follow dance figure correctly _____
Score Equivalent
10 – Outstanding
8-9 – Very Good
6-7 – Good
5-below – Needs Improvement
Activity #4: Practical Activity
The Fundamental Positions of the Feet
First Position Second Position
Heels are close together and toes are apart Astride about a pace or 1 foot part with toes
with an angle of about 45 degree. slightly turned outward.
Weight must be on both feet. Weight must be on both feet.
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Third Position Fourth Position
Heel of the right foot must close to in-step The right foot is slightly in front facing
or the middle of the left foot. Weight must diagonally of the left foot.
be on both feet.
Fifth Position
Vertical line with the toes of the foot must be in rear (toes turned outward).
Weight is on both feet.
Heel of right foot is close to the big toe of the left foot. Weight is on both feet.
Assessment
Total Score: 10
Your Score: _____
Average Score:
Executes the skill correctly _____
Displays joy of effort _____
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Can demonstrate enthusiasm with energy in dancing _____
Follow dance figure correctly _____
Score Equivalent
10 – Outstanding
8-9 – Very Good
6-7 – Good
5-below – Needs Improvement
Activity #5:
What benefit did you get from dancing?
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How did it help your well-being and confidence?
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