PHYSICAL EDUCATION Q3 REVIEWER                               Non-Locomotor Movements (Axial Movements) –
movements done in one’s place.
LESSON 1 : Rhythmic Activities
                                                             Walk - a series of steps. The steps are from one foot to
Rhythmic activity - refers to any action or movement         the other. The weight being transferred from heel to toe.
that follows a regular and repeating pattern, often
synchronized with a consistent beat or timing.               Jump - a spring from one or both feet, landing both.
Choreography - is the creation and arrangement of            Hop - a spring from one foot landing on the same foot.
dance sequences, often by a choreographer, to form a
                                                             Skip - a fast step hop.
complete dance piece.
                                                             Slide - a glide followed by a quick close.
Dance Style - a specific form or genre of dance,
characterized by its own set of movements, techniques,       Leap - a spring on one foot landing on the other foot.
and cultural influences.
                                                             Galop - a series of stepping and cutting movements
Features of Dances                                           done either sideward, forward with one foot always
                                                             leading.
Rhythm - is the regular recurrence of accented and
unaccented beats.                                            Bend or Flex - a movement around the joint, either
                                                             forward, backward or sideward.
Design - the arrangement of movements according to a
pattern.                                                     Stretch - the extension or hyperextension of the joints of
                                                             the body.
Technique - the specific movements and skills required
to execute dance steps correctly and with precision.         Swing - a movement of the arms, legs, upper trunk head
                                                             or body as a whole in a circular or pendular fashion.
Dynamic - variations in the force and intensity of
movements.                                                   Phase of the Rhythmic Activity Program
Gestures - action is any human movement included in          1. Creative and Interpretative Rhythms
the act of dancing.
                                                                 -   children interpret ideas of things, animals,
Objectives of Rhythmic Activities                                    thoughts and feelings through body movements.
A. Knowledge and Understanding                               examples:
1. To have a liking for wholesome recreational activities.   1. Animals – birds, ducks, horses, elephants, etc.
                                                             2. Mechanical – airplane, train, doll, etc.
2. To gain an insight into our Philippine culture through    3. Character – clown, drunkard, fairy, giant, etc.
a study of our rhythmic activities.                          4. Occupational – planting, chopping wood, carpentry,
3. To gain insight into other people’s cultures through      etc.
the study of their rhythmic activities.                      5. Nature – fire, rain, storm, earthquake, etc.
                                                             6. People – policemen, fathers, etc.
B. Attitude and Appreciation
1. To have a desirable social attitude through               2. Dramatized Rhythms
participation in rhythmic activities.
                                                                 -   putting appropriate body movements/ actions to
2. To have a deeper appreciation of our native Philippine
                                                                     dramatized nursery rhymes, poems, stories or
culture.
                                                                     songs.
3. To appreciate other people’s culture through
participation in their rhythmic activities.                  1. Humpy Dumpy
                                                             2. Sleeping Beauty
4. To create rhythmic movement as a means of self-
                                                             3. London Bridge
expression.
C. Habits, Skills and Abilities                              3. Singing Games
1. To have a strong well-coordinated and flexible                -   Singing games are very valuable during the early
muscular system through participation in certain
                                                                     spans of the child’s life because they require
rhythmic activities.
                                                                     little skill and yet give training in rhythmic
2. To have a refined sense of rhythm.                                movement.
3. To create rhythmic movement as an expression of           Examples:
one’s feelings and ideas.
                                                             1. London Bridge
FUNDAMENTAL RHYTHM
                                                             2. I Point To Myself
The term "fundamental rhythm" typically refers to the
basic steps, movements, or sequences that define a
particular dance style.                                      4. Folk Dances
Types of Fundamental movement                                1. They are traditional dances of a country which were
                                                             evolved naturally and spontaneously in connection with
Locomotor Movements (Non-Axial Movements) –                  everyday activities and experiences of the people who
they are done away from one’s place or through space.        developed them.
2. They are the heartbeat of the people.                       2. MANANAGAT DANCE - It is a dance imitating the
                                                               actions of the fishermen.
3. Dancing is the outburst of people’s feelings
4. They are the traditional social expression of the ideals,   Religious or Ceremonial Dances - performed in
more feelings and thoughts of people or groups of              connection with religious vows and ceremonies.
people through body movements.
                                                               Examples: Dugso (meaning ‘dance’) is a ceremonial
Kinds of Dances                                                dance among the Manobo.
A. DANCE FOR PARTICIPATION                                     Sua ko sua translates to “My Pomelo Tree” it is both
    -    Participatory dances take place at social events      the. Song and dance of the Tausug of Jolo which
         where a particular community comes together to        commemorates the bond between the people of Tausug
         celebrate.                                            and the pomelo tree
RELIGIOUS OR CEREMONIAL DANCE                                  3. Comic Dances- depicting funny movements for
                                                               entertainment.
    -    are performed in connection with religious
         vows, practices, and ceremonies.                      Examples:
                                                               Makonggo (movements of monkey)
Examples:
                                                               Kinoton (movements of person bitten by ants)
    1. Obando 2. Sinulog
                                                               4. Game Dances- Dances that have some play elements
RECREATIONAL DANCE
                                                               and are for recreational purposes
    -    refers to any form of dancing that is done
                                                               Examples: “Lubi-Lubi” (coconut           dance)    is   an
         primarily for its social, educational or health
                                                               indigenous fun dance (street parade).
         benefits;
                                                               5. Wedding Dances- performed during the wedding
B. DANCE PRESENTATION
                                                               feast.
    -    typically involves a performance or exhibition
                                                               Example:
         where dancers showcase their skills and artistry
         to an audience.                                       Pantomina is a Bicolano folk dance that came from the
                                                               Spanish word for “pantomime”, because of its
LESSON 2: FOLK DANCES
                                                               courting/wooing movements.
•National •Regional •Character
                                                               6. Courtship Dances- Dances that depict love -making
TYPES OF (FOLK) DANCES                                         or the love theme.
National - traditional dances of a given country               Example: Maramion is a courtship dance that iş popular
Regional – local dances                                        in the islands of Cebu and Bohol.
Character – created by individual or group                     7. Festival Dances- suitable for special occasions or any
                                                               social gathering.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
                                                               Examples: Pandanggo, Habanera, Jota Surtido.
    A.   Geographic Extent of Origin
    B.   Nature                                                8. War Dances- showing imaginary combat or duel.
    C.   Movements
                                                               Example: Sakuting interprets a match between Ilocano
    D.   Formation
                                                               Christians and non- Christians,
A. GEOGRAPHIC EXTENT OF ORIGIN
                                                               9. Life-cycle dances- dances that serve as a ritual as one
National Dance - dances found throughout the islands           passes to a different stage in life such as from birth to
with little or no modification.                                childhood to adulthood; from singlehood marriage; and
                                                               from life to death.
Examples: Rigodon, Cariñosa, Jota, Balitaw, etc.
2. Local dances - dances found in a certain locality.
                                                               LESSON 3
Examples: Tinikling – Leyte
Maglalatik – Binyang                                           GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
Binasuan – Bayambang
                                                               A. Geographic Extent of Origin
                                                               B. Nature
B. NATURE                                                      C. Movement
1. Occupational Dances - depicting action of certain           D. Formation
occupation, industry, or human labor.
Examples:                                                      C. MOVEMENT
PABIRIK - depicts the different stages of gold panning.
                                                               1. Active movements
Active – with fast energetic movements                   FEET: BRING HEELS CLOSE TO TOUCH, TOES
                                                         APART.
Examples: Tinikling, Maglalatik, Sakuting, etc.
                                                         Second Position
2. Moderate movements
                                                         ARMS: OPEN UP ARMS SIDEWARD, RAISED
Moderate – not so active and not so slow.
                                                         BELOW SHOULDER LEVEL WITH A GRACEFUL
• Example: Cariñosa                                      CURVE
3. Slow movements                                        FEET: BRING FEET APART SIDEWARD.
Slow – moving at a low speed or taking more time than    Third Position
usual.
                                                         ARMS: RAISE ONE ARM OVERHEAD WHILE
• Examples: Pasakat, Amorosa, Ti Liday, etc              OTHER ARM REMAINS IN 2ND POSITION.
4. Slow and fast movements                               FEET: BRING THE HEEL OF ONE FOOT TO
                                                         TOUCH THE INSTEP OF THE OTHER FOOT.
“Slow” refers to a low speed or a delayed pace, while
“fast” denotes a high speed or quick pace.               Fourth Position
• Examples: Putritos, Ba-Ingles, etc.                    ARMS: RAISE ONE ARM IN FRONT OF CHEST IN
                                                         A HALF CIRCLE, WHILE ONE ARM REMAINS
                                                         OVERHEAD.
D. FORMATION
                                                         FEET: BRING ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE
                                                         OTHER FOOT TO WALK STRIKE
1. Square or Quadrille
                                                         Fifth Position
• Example: Regodon
                                                         ARMS: RAISE BOTH ARMS OVERHEAD IN A
2. Long Formation (two or more parallel lines)           GRACEFUL CURVE
• Examples: Sakuting, etc.                               FEET: BRING THE HEEL OF ONE FOOT TO
3. Set – consisting of two or more pairs as a unit.      TOUCH THE TOE OF THE OTHER.
• Examples: Binadyong, Haplik, Kakawati, etc
COMMON FORMATIONS
1. Single circle, facing clockwise
2. Single circle, facing counter clockwise
3. Single circle, facing outside
4. Single circle, facing center
5. Single circle, facing partner
6. Double circle, partner facing clockwise
7. Double circle, facing partner
8. Double circle, couples facing
9. Square or Quadrille Formation
10. Double line facing front
11. Double lines partner facing
LESSON 4: FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS
What are the Fundamental positions of the arms and
feet?
            -    Very expressive movements of the feet
                 and arms characterize Philippine folk
                 dances.
These movements are a combination of the five
fundamental positions of the arms and feet whether the
pace of the dance step is low or fast.
First Position
ARMS: RAISE ARMS TO A CIRCLE IN FRONT OF
THE CHEST.