PE & HEALTH
raised on the side in shoulder level
What is Cheerdance?
is coined from the words: "cheer", and "dance".
To cheer is to shout out words or phrases that may
help motivate and boost the morale of a playing team
and perform better during the game.
Dance is a physical activity where one expresses
emotions or gestures while performing bodily
movements usually in time and rhythm.
Cheerleading is the performance of a routine,usually
dominated by a gymnastic skill
How did cheerdancing start?
Cheerleading history is linked closely to the United
State's history of sports, it's sporting venues, as well
as the historical development of overHIgh all crowd
participation at many Athletic events
origin can be traced as far back as the late 19th
century where in 1860s students from Great Britain
began ro cheer and chant
In the late 1880's the first organized recorded yell
done in locomotive style
Essential of Cheerleading
ARMS AND HAND MOVEMENTS
Bucket - arms are straight with fists facing down
Candlestick - arms are straight with fist facing each
other as if they were holding a candle
Blade - arms are straight in sideways open palms and
fist facing down
Jazz Hands - open palm,fingers are spread out
Clap - Strike palms together in front of the chest
Clasp - clasp hands together in front of the chest
T-Motion - bot arms are extended sideways parallel to
the ground
Half T- both arms are parallel to the ground and the
both elbows are beat
Touchdown - arms are stretch out in upwrd
position;closed fist facing in
K Motion - one arm is raised upward, while the other
arms positioned downward across to the opposite
side
Checkmark - one are is raised diagonally upward, then
the other arm elbow is bent and pointing downward
Overhead Clasp - arms are extended upward;clasp
hands together
Dagger - both arms are bent; clenched fists facing
each other parallel to shoulders
Box - Both arms are bent;clenched fists facing each
other;elbows are on shoulder level
Punch - Raised one arm overhead with closed fist
L Motion - One is raised upward; the other arm is
Diagonal - one arm is raised diagonally upwar, other
arm diagonally downward
High V - both arms are raised diagonally upward;
forming "V"
In addition, Cheerdancing can also be incorporated to
other genre of dance including Hip Hop and
Jazz/Classical Dances.
Genre of Dance( For Cheerdance)
1. HIPHOP - street dance styles primarily perormed to
hip-hop music
2.JAZZ - is an umbrella term that can refer to several
related dance styles.
LEG AND FEET POSITION
Beginning Stance- Stand straight with both feet close
together
Cheer Stance - Stand straight with feet apart
Side Lunge - one leg is bent, while the other leg is
extended
Squat- both knees are slightly bent facing outward
Kneel - body is supported by the knees
JUMPS
Tuck Jump - as you jump, bring knees closer to chest,
keep knees together
Spread Eagle- arms and legs are extended open wide
Double Hook- both knees are bent sideways
Front Hurdler - bring straight leg up to chest and
between the arms; back knee points towards the
ground; land with feet together at the same time
Side Hurdler- one leg is bent; knee is facing forward,
while the other leg goes straight up
Pike Jump - keep head up;bring legs to arms;arms
parallel to the ground
Toe Touch - also known as straddle jump. legs are
open and parallel to the ground
TUMBLING
Forward Roll - (a) squat down with hands on the
ground then (b)tuck head in with chin down.(c)roll
unto upper back and (d)rotate onto feet continuing to
a stannding position
BACKWARD ROLL
(a) From a standing position, squat down continuing
to a (b) sitting position with hands place close to ears
and palms facing up. (c) roll backward while placing
the weight of the body on both feet, (d) continue
through a squat position
CARTWHEEL
(a) With one foot in front, (b) stand on one foot and
lean down until both hands are on the ground, (c)
transfer weight from one hand to the other while
driving legs above and over the body. (d) place one leg
on the ground and continue through a standing
position
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
ROUND-OFF This is an assessment of the intensity of exercise
based on how you feel. It is basically a subjective
(a) From a standing position with one foot in front, (b) assessment of effort which ranges from 6 (very, very
transfer weight to hands while driving legs above over light) to 20 (very, very hard) with 1 point increments
body. (c) bring the legs together in a handstand in between. The target zone for aerobic activity is
position. (d) follow by snapping down the legs and from 12 to 16.
finishing with a quarter turn ending up facing the
opposite direction and continue through a standing
position.
ELEMENTS OF DANCE
SPACE which comprise of Direction, Size, Level, and
Focus, deal with the physical area where dancers
move accordingly...
ENERGY speaks of the power of a dance; could it be
heavy or light, Sharp or smooth, depending on what
type of dance is being executed.
Time - which inludes
Beat,Tempo,Rhythmic,Pattern,Duration,and Accent,
refer to the length, patterns of movement,music
accompaniment's beat,and tempo, as well as the
accent of the dance

"OPTIMIZING DANCE TRAINING WITH FITT

PRINCIPLES"
INTRODUCTION TO FITT PRINCIPLES IN DANCE
Understanding FITT Principles
FREQUENCY IN DANCE - How Often Should You
Practice?
Intensity - pushing your limits in dance
Time - The Duration of Dance Practice
Type - The Relevance of Dance-Specific Movements
Balancing FITT Components in Dance Training
Setting SMART Dance Goals
Applying FITT Principles to Dance
Benefits of FITT in Dance
Realizing the Benefits of FITT in Dance
Improved Fitness: The FITT principles help dancers
enhance their cardiovascular endurance, strength,
flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
Optimized Progression: Using FITT, dancers can
systematically progress in their training, preventing
stagnation and continuously challenging themselves.
Injury Prevention: Properly applying FITT principles
can reduce the risk of overuse injuries by balancing
intensity and allowing for adequate rest.
Skill Development: Adjusting the type of dance
practice allows dancers to focus on specific
techniques, leading to skill improvement and mastery.
Enhanced Endurance: Structured intensity and
frequency can boost a dancer's stamina, allowing
them to perform longer and more demanding
routines.