Health Optimizing

Physical Education 3
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Ballroom (Safety Protocols)
PE & Health – Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Ballroom (Safety Protocols)
First Edition, 2020

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 Health Optimizing
Physical Education 3
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Ballroom (Safety Protocols)
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to

use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions 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 module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, 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!

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 Let Us Learn

Before we start, I want to inform you that this module specifically seeks
to achieve the following
1. Observe the safety protocols in dancing to prevent injuries;
2. Apply safety rules before and after a dance practice and;
3. Appreciate the importance of the safety protocols in dancing.
Are you ready? Have fun!

Let Us Try
READY, SET, GO!

Instruction: Identify the jumbled words on each circle. Write your answer on
the space provided.

MARW-PU
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OCLO DWON KIRND WRETA

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DANCING

ELEF LWEL TEAK BERKAS

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Guide Questions:

1. What words have you discovered in the activity?

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 2. From your answers in number one, how are these words related with

each other?

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Let Us Study

Lesson 1: Ballroom Safety Protocols

People dance for a few reasons: for fun, recreation and fitness. Dance
can be performed socially or to an audience. It can also be ceremonial or
competitive (Bluearth, 2015).
However, the range of body movements, repetition and speed of
movement, especially if you are new and learning unfamiliar steps, can put
you at risk of an injury. Through being mindful of any of these risk factors
you will help raise the risk of injury.

Things to consider:
• Wear professionally fitted or any comfortable shoes.
• Warm up thoroughly before you start dancing including
stretches. And after you dance, stretch and cool down your
body.
• Take appropriate breaks during the activity.
• Always keep hydrated.
• Eat something light before dancing. Do not exercise or do the
activity without eating.
• Listen to your body. Do not exercise if you are not feeling well.
If you feel dizzy, shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle or joint
pain, stop the activity and seek for medical advice as soon as
possible.

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 Let Us Practice

Ballroom Dance Safety Protocols

Things to consider before, during, and after the activity:

1. Wear professionally fitted or any comfortable shoes.

2. Warm up thoroughly before you start dancing including stretches. And
after you dance, stretch and cool down your body.
3. Take appropriate breaks during the activity.
4. Always keep hydrated.
5. Eat something light before dancing. Do not exercise without eating.
6. Listen to your body. Do not exercise if you are not feeling well. If you
feel dizzy, shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle or joint pain, stop
the activity and seek for medical advice as soon as possible.

10 Basic Steps of Cha Cha Cha

1. Cha cha Basic 6. Shoulder to Shoulder
2. New York 7. Runs
3. Under Arm Turn 8. Basic in Place
4. Hand to Hand 9. Time Step
5. Spot Turn 10. There and Back

At the end of the 10 steps, you will put these all together and make it
into a routine. Don’t worry. You can use/choose slow cha cha music that fits
your level of timing. Remember, repetition is the key and take time for your
muscle memory to master the steps. Use a mirror or find a partner available
to practice these 10 basic steps in Cha cha cha. You can refer the steps in the
video for a better understanding on how to execute the steps properly.
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=O5_s1OUizfQ

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 Let Us Practice More
Plan it out

Complete the chart below to plan on how you are going to achieve
in mastering your cha cha cha routine in a week.

My Weekly Dance Goal Chart

Date Before dancing Dance practice of After dancing
the routine
Sunday • Warm-up • Cha cha • Stretching
(sample) exercise basic (15mins)
(15mins) • New York • Drink water
• Eat light • Water break
(5mins)
• Under Arm
Turn
Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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 Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Let Us Remember

Safety Protocols in Ballroom Dancing:

• People dance for a few reasons: for fun, recreation and fitness.
Dance can be performed socially or to an audience. It can also be
ceremonial or competitive.
• However, the range of body movements, repetition and speed of
movement, especially if you are new and learning unfamiliar
steps, can put you at risk of an injury. Through being mindful of
any of these risk factors you will help raise the risk of injury.

Things to do before, during and after the dance practice of ballroom

routines:

• Warm-up exercises
• Hydrate yourself / Drink water
• Eat light before practice
• Take breaks/rest
• Cool down exercises/stretches

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 10 Basic Steps of Cha Cha Cha
1. Cha cha Basic 6. Shoulder to Shoulder
2. New York 7. Runs
3. Under Arm Turn 8. Basic in Place
4. Hand to Hand 9. Time Step
5. Spot Turn 10. There and Back

Let Us Assess

1. What should you do always before you do any exercises or dances?

a. Cool down c. Take breaks
b. Warm-up d. Drink water

2. What is one of the important things you need to do during a dance

practice for you to rest?
a. Cool down c. Take breaks
b. Warm-up d. Drink water

3. Which do you think is the proper arrangement of the things you need
to do before, during and after the dance practice?
a. Cool down, eat light, warm-up.
b. Warm-up, cool down, drink water .
c. Cool down, take breaks, drink water.
d. Warm-up, take breaks, cool down.

4. Which of the following does NOT suggest a safety protocol?

a. Wear proper dance attire.
b. Keep hydrated.
c. Eat something light before dancing.
d. Keep the sweat even though you are not well.

5. All of the following are some basic step of Cha-Cha, except:

a. Box step c. New York turn
b. Cha cha basic d. Spot turn

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6. Barbie came to the dance practice late. She rushed in joining the team
and passed out after a few minutes of dancing. What do you think had
happened to her?

a. She is pregnant. c. She forgot to eat breakfast.

b. She is malnourished. d. She ran going to the practice.

7. Anne got muscle pains after day one of dance practice. What do you
think she missed to do?
a. She didn’t warm-up and cool down before and after the dance
practice .
b. She was not able to exercise before the dance practice.
c. She exerted more effort in doing the dance routines.
d. She didn’t wear proper attire.

8. Your friend is already fainting after doing the 6 routine straight and
plans to do it again. What will you suggest to your friend?
a. Take breaks after 2 dance routines.
b. Warm-up each time you do a dance routine.
c. Drink water while doing the dance routine.
d. Exercise every after a dance routine.

9. In order for you to dance or move comfortably what should you

consider?
a. Wear leggings with shorts.
b. It’s okay to use bare feet.
c. Wear slippers or sandals.
d. Wear proper attire especially the proper dancing shoes to practice.

10. What will happen if you do not observe proper protocol before, during
and after you do a physical activity or dancing?
a. It will help me learn fast the dance routines.
b. It may cause danger and possible injuries.
c. It will enhance my capacity to execute more.
d. It will cause to have delays in my time management.

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 Let Us Enhance

Suggest more safety protocols that you think would help prevent the risk of
injuries when dancing.

1 - _________________________________________
2 - _________________________________________
3 - _________________________________________
4 - _________________________________________
5 - _________________________________________

Let Us Reflect
Essay

1. Why do we need to follow the safety protocols when practicing a dance

routine in ballroom dancing?
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Rubric for essay writing:

Criteria Points
Content 3 points
Organization of words 3 points
Relevance 4 points

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Answer Key

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 References

Bluearth (2015), Dancing - Preventing injury retrieved from

https://www.betterhealth.vic. gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/dancing-
preventing-injury on May 20, 2020.

Department of Health HK (2011), Exercise Precautions and Safety Tips

retrieved from https://www.change4health.gov.hk/en/physical_
activity/facts/safety_tips/index.html on May 20, 2020.

Dance Insanity (2018), Learn to dance Cha cha - Top 10 Basic Cha Cha
Steps for Beginners retrieved from https://www.danceinsanity.com/
videos/10-basic - chachastepsforbeginners/%2flib4%2fPA01001119%2
fCentricity%2fDomain%2f1350%2fHeartRateActivityWorksheet.doc/RK=
2/RS=b_fpaVBG6Xnq44pqHwaAsX mmeZs- on May 20, 2020.

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