Physical Activities

Towards Health &

Fitness (Dance)
A Course Module for Students

Burauen Community College

For Internal Use Only

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Physical Activities
Towards Health &
Fitness (Dance)
A Course Module for Students

Burauen Community College

Written and Designed by

Burauen Community College
Burauen, Leyte
localcollegebcc@gmail.com

Prepared by
Ma. Albie L. Cabioc
cabiocmaalbie@gmail.com

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 BCC VISION
Burauen Community College shall emerge as the
premier local public educational institution in Eastern
Visayas which is responsive to the needs of the
community, and develops students to meet the
economic, social, and environmental challenges as
active participants in shaping the world of the future.

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outcomes-based experiential learning to develop
the youth to be responsible individuals with
integrity and service as agents of equality. It will
serve as a venue for the development of individuals
in the areas of academics, research, community
extension, and innovative technology.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface 6

Midterm PATH-FIT (DANCE) 7

Fundamental dance positions (Arms &
Module 3 11-14
feet positions)
Live Demonstration (Individually) (Face-
Assessment I 16
to-face Assessment)
Picture to Demo (Online Class
Assessment II
Assessment) 17

References References 18-20

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 Preface

Cheers to new semester!

Hello student! Are you ready to learn and experience the

beauty of performing Philippine Folk dances with grace and poise?
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get this started.

The journey in this pandemic has been tough yet you made it. As
you start exploring through this module, I hope you enjoy it. In this
module, you will learn all about Physical Education 3 (Dance). You will
learn the types of movements, its similarities and differences, safety
practices during physical education to avoid any kinds of accidents or
injuries, fundamental arms and feet positions, some Philippines Folk
dances and the very exciting part, you will perform and demonstrate a
specific folk dance that will enhance and showcase your talent in
performing.

Through this you will know and learn to appreciate the traditional
dances in the Philippines. It is very important to learn these traditional
dances for it keeps a culture of people alive, by sharing and teaching
younger generations the Philippines traditional dances or folk dances. This
is another way of giving value and appreciating the talents of our
ancestors.

As you will come to know about these dances, be ready to be part

and experience the beauty of performing Philippine folk dances. Be proud
of your heritage and culture!

Let’s get started in 3, 2, 1!

- Cabioc Ma. Albie L., LPT

Faculty, General Education Department

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Physical Activities
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Fitness (Dance)

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 Physical Activities

1 Towards Health & Fitness

(Dance)

CONTENTS
1.1 Fundamental dance
positions (Arms &
feet positions)

1.2 Folk dances of the

Philippines

OUTCOMES
LO3. Demonstrate the
fundamental dance
positions.

LO4. Acquire and

maintain self-enhancing
fitness through regular
participation in physical Physical Education today has been
activities. considered as one of the contributing
factors to enhance positive lifestyle
changes which lead to a better quality of
OBJECTIVES
life. This means that through physical
1. Recognize the
education, an individual can acquire
fundamental arms and
sufficient knowledge and understanding,
feet position.
basic skills, and desirable attitudes that will
continue to his well-being. In the process,
2. Demonstrate the
he can achieve total fitness which will
fundamental dance
enable him to avoid common illnesses, use
positions (arms & feet
free time wisely, and overcome life’s
positions)
stresses. Above all, physical education can
contribute towards long and happy life.
3. Explain the
importance of learning
the fundamental
dance positions.

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ACTIVITY

Instructions: List all the folk dances in the Philippines that you
know and try to give a short definition of it, may it be the story of
the dance, origin, or history.

ANALYSIS
COMPARE & CONTRAST!
Instructions: Look at the picture below. Compare and contrast
picture A and picture B by making a concept map. Use the blank space
provided for your answer.

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ABSTRACTION

A folk dance is a dance

that reflects the life of
the people of a certain
country or region.

- The five fundamental - The five fundamental

positions of the arms consist
of the first position, second
position, third position,
fourth position, and fifth
position.
positions of the feet consist of
the first position, second
position, third position,
fourth position, and fifth
position.

Performing the
fundamental positions
must be with grace and
poise.

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Folk dance energy, and it’s simple to perform

- A folk dance is a dance that after some practice.
reflects the life of the people of a
certain country or region. Not all - The five basic positions consist of
ethnic dances are folk dances. For the first position, second
example, ritual dances or dances position, third position, fourth
of ritual origin are not considered position, and fifth position.
to be folk dances. Ritual dances
are usually called "Religious
dances" because of their purpose.

Fundamental Dance Positions

- For every student who has had
dancing for PE before, you would
have at least heard of the five
fundamental positions of the arms
and feet. For those of you who Never forget the basics. They’re
don’t know what it is, it’s a the foundation of what your
technique almost always taught in
dancing that involves mainly the capable of now
arms and feet. Since I was in the -Myron Sta. Ana
first grade, the five fundamental
positions of the arms and feet
were always taught to us in the
first term. I never really thought it
was helpful, but when I think
about it now, it helped me practice
many aspects of dancing, such
as timing, flexibility, and more!

- There are many reasons to learn

this. First, it serves as training for
beginners. Performing the
exercise helps improve memory as
it provides five different positions
for you to practice and perform
step by step. It also helps practice
timing and coordination in dance.
Second, this technique is used in
different kinds of dance
genres such as ballet and folk
dance. In some dances, many of
the techniques used would utilize
the five basic positions. Third, it’s
an activity suitable for any age, as
it doesn’t require too much
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I. Fundamental Arms & Feet

position

1. First position
• Arms - For the first position,
raise your arms into a circle
in front of your chest. Your
hands should be aligned in
front of your chest with both
arms slightly curved, and
your fingertips should be at • Feet - For the second
least 1 inch apart. position, move one foot
sideward. Your feet should be
parallel to each other while
maintaining a distance of
about 12 inches.

• Feet - For the first position, form

a V-shape with your feet by
bringing your heels together to
touch while keeping your toes
away from each other.
3. Third position
• Arms - One arm is raised
above your head, while the
other arm maintains the
second position. The arm
that was raised should be
slightly curved as well.

2. Second position
• Arms - For the second position,
open your arms sideward at
shoulder level.

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• Feet - For the third position, distance between the two feet
bring your foot’s heel to should be about 12 inches.
touch the arch of your other
foot, with both feet turned
outward.

5. Fifth position
• Arms - For the fifth position,
4. Fourth position both arms should be lifted
• Arms - In the fourth above your head, slightly
position, the arm in the curving. The posture is like
second position would be that of the first position but
raised forward in front of raised above the head instead.
your chest again, similar to
how it was in the first
position. The arm that is
lifted above your head will
still maintain its position.

• Feet - In the fifth position,

bring the heel of the foot in
front to touch the toe of the
other. Both feet should still be
pointing outward.

• Feet - In the fourth position, put

your foot forward while the other
foot still retains its position. The

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the other. For the fourth position,

the other arm is brought to the
front, and the foot moved is also
brought to the front. Lastly, for the
fifth position, both arms are raised
upward, and the heel of the same
foot will go back to touch the toe of
the other foot. It’s important to
remember that you shouldn’t be
too tense when performing
these exercises.
After practicing each separately,
you can now try to perform both
the arms and feet positions
simultaneously. To summarize the
steps, for the first position, your
arms form a circle in front of your
chest with an inch distance
between the tip of your fingers,
while your feet form a V-shape
position. For the second position,
both your arms and feet open
sideward. For the third position,
one arm is raised upward while the
heel of one foot touches the arch of

Summary

Folk dance celebrates the cultural roots of a particular group of people.

Folk dance is typically performed as a form of ritualistic entertainment at
social gatherings. Some kinds of folk dance tell a culture’s foundational
stories, while others may simply emphasize cultural pride. Today, you
may see traditional folk-dance performances complete with traditional
garb and music at certain community and holiday events.

In the Philippines, we have lots of folkdances that signifies the culture and
tradition of each tribe or ethnicity. Folk dances from Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao are one of the reasons why Philippines is well-known from our
beautiful and unique culture. Each folk dance has its own story that tells
deep meaning to the audience.

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Check For Understanding

WORD JUMBLE!
Instruction:
Provide the correct answer by arranging the jumbled words in each item.
Use the statements provided as your guide.

1. DCEAN LFOK

• A dance that reflects the life of the people of a certain country

or region.

2. UARTLI CADNE

• Usually called "Religious dances" because of their purpose

3. DIRHT IONPSOIT

• One arm is raised above your head, while the other arm
maintains the second position. The arm that was raised should
be slightly curved as well.

4. SFITR NPOIITSO

• Form a V-shape with your feet by bringing your heels together to

touch while keeping your toes away from each other.

5. THFFI STIONOPI

• Both arms should be lifted above your head, slightly curving. The
posture is like that of the first position but raised above the head
instead.

6. NECSOD PNOOIIST

• Bring your foot’s heel to touch the arch of your other foot, with
both feet turned outward.

7. SFITR NPOIITSO

• Raise your arms into a circle in front of your chest.

8. TFHUOR STIONOPI
• Put your foot forward while the other foot still retains its position.

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9. DESCNO PNOOIIST

• Open your arms sideward at shoulder level.

10. THFFI STIONOPI

• Bring the heel of the foot in front to touch the toe of the other.

ASSESSMENT

Name: __________________________________ Score: ___________

Degree Program/Year/Section: ____________ Date: ____________

I. Face-to-Face Class
A. LIVE DEMONSTRATION (Individually)

Direction: Individually demonstrate the fundamental dance positions in

front of your teacher with music. Wear proper attire in doing
the task. Please be guided by the criteria.

Criteria Excellent Very Good Good Fair

All the Few movements Many of the All movements
movements are are not perfectly movements are are not perfectly
Mastery perfectly and and thoroughly not perfectly and and thoroughly
thoroughly mastered. thoroughly mastered.
mastered. mastered.

Needs Lack of poise No poise and

Poise and Executing the improvement in and grace while grace while
Grace dance with grace executing the executing the executing the
and poise. dance with grace dance. dance.
and poise.

Executing
Timing and rhythmically Improved sense The sense of The sense of
coordination of with poise and of rhythm and rhythm and rhythm and
body well-coordinated body body movement body movement
movement body movements. is less accurate. is not accurate.
movements.

Proper Execute the Needs Lack of proper Poor execution

execution dance steps improvement in execution of the of the dance
properly. executing the dance steps. steps.
dance steps.

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II. Online Class

A. PICTURE TO DEMO!

Direction: Take a clear picture of yourself demonstrating the

fundamental arms and feet dance positions. Paste your picture
in the space provided below and make sure to indicate the
proper steps in doing the fundamental position beside of each
picture. Wear proper attire in doing the task.

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Prepared by:

MA. ALBIE L. CABIOC, LPT

Faculty, General Education Department

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