12 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LEARNING
ACTIVITY SHEET
PE & HEALTH
QUARTER 2
1 – WEEK 2
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 LAS

5 CHEER DANCE

EXPECTATIONS

Hello! Have you tried joining in a cheer dance? What can you say about
the movement that were taught by your dance trainer?
This learning activity sheet (LAS) will help you describe the Nature and
Background of cheer dance.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
 Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least
60 minutes most days of the week in a variety of settings in- and out-of-
school. (PEH11FH-Ia-t-8)
 Observes personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion,
hypo and hyperthermia during MVPA participation. (PEH11FH-Ik-t-10)

Objectives:
At the end of this learning activity sheet (LAS), you as learner is expected to:
a. Analyze an example of a cheer dance routine.
b. Appreciate dance as a fitness goal to maintain HRF.
c. Build a workout program using cheer dancing

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 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The following are some reminders in using this learning activity sheet (LAS):
1. Use the learning activity sheet (LAS) with care. Do not put unnecessary
mark/s on any part of the LAS. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering
the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answers the Activities before moving on to the other
activities included in the learning activity sheet (LAS).
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this learning activity sheet (LAS) to your teacher/facilitator once
you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this learning
activity sheet (LAS), do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can
do it!

LESSON

LESSON

1 CHEER DANCE

I hope you are excited about the activities that you are going to do in
this module. Now, I want you to read and understand the nature of cheer
dance.

What is Cheer dance?

Also known as cheerleading, refers to a type of grouped dance that
intends to give a motivation and support to a sporting team, entertainment to
audience, or competition.
Most cheer dance group consists of dancers, both male and female,
executing different formations and acrobatics. Most cheer dance are “boosters”
who leads the supporting crowd to make the chants, yells and simple but
creative dance movement to motivate their sporting teams.

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 Cheer dance performance involves various movements that are typically
precise, breath-taking which will be discussed in this session.

HISTORY OF CHEER DANCE

Cheerleading dates to the 1860s, in Great Britain, and entered the US in
the 1880s. Although women currently dominate the field, cheerleading was
begun by men.
Princeton University, in 1884, got the idea that crowd chanting at football
games would boost school spirit so they came up with a catchy cheer. On
November 2, 1898, U-Minnesota student Johnny Campbell led an organized
cheer at a football game between Minnesota and Princeton University, so you
might say he was the first actual "cheer leader". In 1903, the University of
Minnesota organized the first cheer fraternity called Gamma Sigma. They likely
used a megaphone to project their voices.
In the 1920s women became involved in cheerleading. The lady yellers
sported ankle-length skirts and varsity sweaters. Female cheer squads began
to include gymnastics, dance and other showy stunts into routines, and in the
1930s cheers were aided by the use of paper pom-poms. By the 1940s women
were mainly leading the cheers, and routines took on a voice their own.
https://cheer.epicsports.com/cheerleading-history.html#

ELEMENTS OF CHEER DANCE

A cheer dance performance consists of different structured and
organized movements which are being scored when in competitions. The
movements must be proper and efficient on order to earn scores and avoid
deductions. Here are the elements of cheer dance to consider in creating a
routine:
• Yells/ Chants – are usually done by the performers with pride and
confidence. This element helps to encourage the supportive spectators to
cheer along and bring the prideful message to the competitors. The basic
technique in yelling and chanting is the use of diaphragm instead of the
throat. It is done also while doing the other elements of cheer dancing.
• Motions

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 Basic Hand-body Movements

BEGINNING STANCE-
Feet together, hands down by the side in blades

CHEER STANCE-
Feet more than shoulder width apart, hands
down by the side in blade

CLASP-
Hands clasped, at the chin, elbows in

CLAP-
Hands in blades, at the chin, elbows in

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 HIGH V-
Arms extended up forming a “V”, relax the
shoulders

LOW V-
Arms extended down forming a “V”

GOALPOST (or TOUCHDOWN)-

Arms extended straight and parallel to each
other, fist facing in

LOW
TOUCHDOWN-
Arms extended
straight down
and parallel to each other, fist facing in 3/4
T (or BOW AND ARROW)

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 BOW & ARROW-
One arm extended to side with other
arm bent at elbow in a half “T” motion

OVERHEAD CONE/CLASP-
Arms are straight, above the head in a
clasp and slightly in front of the face

DAGGERS (or TABLETOP)-

Arms bent at elbow, fists in front of
shoulders

LOW CONE/CLASP-
Arms extended straight down, in a clasp and
slightly in front of the body

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 PUNCH-
One arm extended straight up, one arm on
hip, in a fist

L MOTION-
One arm extended to the side with other
arm extended in a punch motion, (Left L
shown)

DIAGONAL-
One arm extended in a high “V” and the
other arm extended in a low “V” (Right
Diagonal shown)

T MOTION-
Both arms extended straight out to the side
and parallel to the ground, relax the
shoulders

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 HALF T-
Both arms parallel to the ground and bent
at the elbows, fists into shoulders

SIDE LUNGE-
Lead leg bent with the knee over the
ankle, back leg straight, feet perpendicular
to each other.

FRONT LUNGE-
Lead leg bent with the knee over the
ankle, back leg straight, feet perpendicular to
each other

Jumps
Basic Types of Jumps:
o Spread Eagle – simply swing and jump
with arms of doing high “V” figure and
legs apart. Knees facing forward but
not toward the sky. This jump is used
as progression to learn more advance
jumps.

o Tuck Jump – Legs in front while knees

tucked to the chest. Closed fist and
arms spreading forming “T” or “V”
figure.

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 o Toe Touch – one of the most common jumps
used in cheerleading. Legs are straddled, straight
and parallel to the ground forming “V” figure.
Knees face the sky, toes pointed, arms form “T”
position, closed fist and must not touch the toes
despite the name.

o Pike- Legs are straight, together, and

parallel to the ground. Toes are pointed,
arms are straight reaching the front
while hands are in closed fist.

o Hurdle- One leg is straight facing forward (front

hurdle) or facing outward (side hurdle) with arms
forming “T” figure. The other leg is bent, knees facing
the ground (front hurdle) or facing forward (side hurdle)

Stunts
Most stunts are done by flyers (usually
female) with bases (male lifters) and spotters. It is
essential to know the proper execution of the
stunts to secure the safety of both flyers and
lifters.
o Bases
These are the athletes (usually male cheer
dancers) that hold, lift, and toss a flyer up to the
air during stunts. Bases must be strong an alert
at all times. They make sure that the flyer will
land safely and secured. There is no gender
requirement for a base.

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 o Flyers
Flyers are the athletes being held, lifted, and tossed up to perform
certain stunts in height or in the air. Female cheer dancers are usually
assigned to be the flyers. They are usually, but not always, the smallest
person in the group. They are flexible, and balance efficient while being lifted
up. Before performing air stunts, flyers must learn first the proper techniques.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/349169777341341264/

Tumble
Including tumbling skills in your cheer dance routine is an excellent
way to add extreme, thrill and excitement. Safety and security must be
observe at all times to avoid injury especially tumble skill involve gravity-
defying and intense ground impact.

Types of tumbling skills:

Standing – completing tumble in a stationary position.
Running – completing a tumble from a running start.
o Cartwheel – A type of tumble in which the body moves sideways
imitating a wheel.
Steps
- Start in a lunge
- Allow upper body to fall down and put your hands on the ground.
- Lift the behind leg up to kick
- Kick foot over the head (the kicking foot should land first) Land in
lunge.

https://brigettemora.deviantart.com/art/Cartwheel-62365152

o Round off – this tumble is similar to cartwheel but the difference is,
landing must be in both feet together.

Steps
- Start in a lunge
- Allow upper body to fall down and put your hands on the ground.
- Lift the behind leg up to kick
- Kick foot over the head,
- Push the ground, and feet intact again together
- Snap down and Land in luge with both feet together

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 https://sportsaspire.com/gymnastic-moves

BASIC FORMATIONS
Formations play a vital role in cheer dance since most of the cheer
dance competitions are viewed from the top by the spectators. Formations
may vary depending on the dances and stunts choreographed. It is important
to have creative formations that will create excellent visual effects to enhance
the dance routine. Synchronization must be always observed in making
formations in the cheer dance.

Bowling Pin Diamond

https://cheerleadinginfocenter.typepad.com/cheerleading_info_center/formations.html
http://cheerleadinginfocenter.typepad.com/cheerleading_info_center/formations.html

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 Diagonal Staggered
http://cheerleadinginfocenter.typepad.com/cheerleading_info_center/formations.html
https://cheerleadinginfocenter.typepad.com/cheerleading_info_center/formations.html
https://www.coursehero.com/file/43420209/Cheer-Dance-Reading-Materialdocx/

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: TRUE OR FALSE

Instruction: In your activity notebook, copy & identify whether the statement
given is correct or not. If the statement is correct, write TRUE on the space
provided before each number. If not, encircle the word that makes the
statement incorrect.

_________________1. Drinking water before doing warm-up activities is a must.

_________________2. Warm-up routines are done as an ending to help the body relax
before any physical activity.
_________________3. It is fine to wear slippers during a physical activity because its
comfortable.
_________________4. Find the proper venue for the planned dance activities.
_________________5. Start the session with a warm-up activity.
_________________6. Drink water only when you are thirsty.

_________________7. Rest should only be given when the physical activity is vigorous.
_________________8. Always end the session with a cool down exercise to allow the
body back to its course.
_________________9. Specific instructions every activity should be planned
thoroughly.
_________________10. Eating a full course meal 2 hours before the session will give
the body enough energy for any physical activity.

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ACTIVITY 2: What’s My Name?
Instruction: Identify the name of each motion/jumps and write your answer in
your activity notebook.

1. ________________ 2. _______________ 3. ________________

4. _______________ 5. ________________ 6. _______________

7.________________ 8. ________________ 9. _________________

WRAP-UP/GENERALIZATION/REFLECTION

REFLECTION (ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK)

Instruction: Answer the following questions: (3-5 sentences each)
1. What characteristics/attitudes must a cheer dancer possess? Explain.
____________________________________________________________________________
2. With regards to your answer on Question #1, how will those characteristics
help you in dealing with your everyday real-life situations?
___________________________________________________________________________

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 ASSESSMENT

PERFORMANCE
Instructions:
1. Perform the different MOTIONS of Cheer Dance EXCEPT the JUMPS &
TUMBLE.
2. You can choose your own music about Cheer Dance.
3. Dance presentation should be within the maximum of 3 minutes and
minimum of 1:40 minutes.
4. You may improvise costumes and props that represent as CHEER DANCE.
5. You can form a group 3 – 5 members only. (Don’t forget to follow the safety
protocols, failed to follow the protocols, points will be deducted).
6. Rubrics: Creativity (25%), Mastery (25%), Timing (35%), Overall
Output (15%).
7. Videos must be send/submitted to the email address
(m.collera@yahoo.com)/messenger of your teacher.

ENABLING TASK for CHEER DANCE (SQUAD LOGO)

Instruction: Create a logo for your group cheer dance squad. Use pen, pencil,
coloring materials, etc. Use A4 bond paper in creating your logo.

REFERENCES
https://cheer.epicsports.com/cheerleading-history.html#
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/349169777341341264/
https://brigettemora.deviantart.com/art/Cartwheel-62365152
https://sportsaspire.com/gymnastic-moves
http://cheerleadinginfocenter.typepad.com/cheerleading_info_center/formations.ht
ml
https://www.coursehero.com/file/43420209/Cheer-Dance-Reading-Materialdocx/
https://8list.ph/8-facts-about-the-uaap-cheerdance-competition/

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Subject Teacher
MARK JAY S. COLLERA
Prepared by:
ACTIVITY 2
1. LOW TOUCHDOWN ACTIVITY 1
2. GOALSPOT OR 1. TRUE
TOUCHDOWN 2. ENDING
3. DAGGERS OR 3. SLIPPERS
TABLETOP 4. TRUE
4. PUNCH 5. TRUE
5. HALF T 6. ONLY
6. SIDE LUNGE 7. ONLY
7. T MOTION 8. TRUE
8. PIKE 9. TRUE
9. HURDLE 10.TRUE
WRAP
UP/GENERALIZATION/ ASSESSMENT
REFLECTION Answers may vary.
Answers may vary.
ANSWER KEY