Republic of the Philippines

Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan
Tel/Fax (044) 791-0153

COURSE SYLLABUS
Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness 3
First Semester, AY 2023 - 2024

CAMPUS : Sarmiento Campus

DEPARTMENT : Information Technology and Data Science (ITDS)
PROGRAM : Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
(BSIT)
COURSE CODE : PE 12 / PATHFit 3
COURSE TITLE : Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness 3
(PATHFit 3)- Dance
CREDIT UNITS : 2
PRE-REQUISITE : PE 10 & 11 /PATHFit 1 & 2
FACULTY : Mark Daniel S. Fajardo
CLASS SCHEDULE : BSIT 2A Wednesday 10:00 AM-12:00 NN
BSIT 2B Tuesday 4:00-6:00 PM
BSIT 2C Tuesday 7:00-9:00 AM
BSIT 2D Thursday 7:00-9:00 AM
BSIT 2E Monday 4:00-6:00 PM
CONSULTATION HOURS : Friday 9:00 AM -12:00 NN

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

Dance is a course that will provide physical activities for the purpose of
optimizing health and fitness. Through skills training, exercise drills, game play and
independent or self-directed PAs, fitness levels will be enhanced. In conjunction with
this fitness level, PA participation and dietary eating patterns are evaluated to monitor
one’s progress and achievement of personal fitness dietary goals.

Learning Philippine Traditional Dances both provide fitness benefits and cultural
sensitivity. The course introduces the nature of dance and its fitness benefits. It involves
the fundamental techniques that include movement skills. Through skills training,
exercises drills, dance participation and independent or self-directed Pas, fitness levels
will be enhanced. In conjunction with this, fitness levels, PA participation and
dietary/eating patterns are evaluated to monitor one’s progress and achievement of
personal fitness and dietary goals.

University Vision
Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge-generating institution,
globally recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive
community engagements.

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 University Mission
Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and service-
oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and
development of the nation

Core Values: SOAR BulSU!

Service to God and Community

Order and Peace
Assurance of Quality and Accountability
Respect and Responsibility

The BulSU Ideal Graduates Attributes (BIG A) reflect the graduate’s capacity as:
a. highly and globally competent;
b. ethical and service-oriented citizen;
c. analytical and critical thinker; and
d. reflective life-long learner.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

University Mission
Program Educational Objectives (PEO) BIG A- BIG A- BIG A- BIG A-
a b c d

PEO1. Advance their careers through activities

such as participation in professional
✔ ✔
organizations, attainment of professional
certification and seeking higher education.

PEO2. Pursue lifelong learning in generating

innovative solutions using complex problem- ✔ ✔
solving skills.

PEO3. Demonstrate technical competency and

✔
leadership leading to a successful career.

PEO4. Demonstrate commitment towards

sustainable development for the betterment of ✔
society.

PEO5. Acquire new skills as technology evolve

and be more proficient in developing computing ✔ ✔ ✔
solutions.

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 PEO6. Create sustainable linkages with other
agencies and institutions for the promotion of ✔
instruction, research, extension programs.

PEO7. Adhere to ethical standards in the

✔
practice of the computing profession.

Program Outcomes
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:
Program Educational Objectives
PROGRAM OUTCOMES PEO PEO4 PEO5 PEO6 PEO
PEO2 PEO3
1 7

a. Apply knowledge of

✔ ✔
computing, science, and
mathematics appropriate to the
discipline of IT.

✔ ✔
b. Understand best practices
and standards and their
applications.

c. Analyze complex problems

✔ ✔
and identify and define the
computing requirements
appropriate to its solution.

d. Identify and analyze user

needs and take them into

✔
account in the selection,
creation, evaluation, and
administration of computer-
based systems.

e. Design, implement, and

evaluate computer-based

✔
systems, processes,
components, or programs to
meet desired needs and
requirements under various
constraints.

✔ ✔
f. Integrate IT-based solutions
into the user environment
effectively.

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g. Apply knowledge through the
use of current techniques,
skills, tools, and practices ✔
necessary for the IT profession.

h. Function effectively as a
member or a leader of a
development team recognizing ✔
the different roles within a team
to accomplish a common goal.

i. Assist in the creation of an

effective IT project plan. ✔ ✔

j. Communicate effectively with

the computing community and
with society at large about
complex computing activities ✔ ✔ ✔
through logical writing,
presentations, and clear
instructions.

k. Analyze the local and global

impact of computing information
technology on individuals, ✔ ✔
organizations, and society.

l. Understand professional,
ethical, legal, security, and
social issues and ✔ ✔
responsibilities in the utilization
of IT.

m. Recognize the need for and

engage in planning self-learning
and improving performance as ✔ ✔ ✔
a foundation for continuing
professional development.

n. Preserve and promote

“Filipino historical and cultural ✔ ✔
heritage.”

Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
After completing this course, the student must be able to: a b c
CO1. Recognize and recite the University, Vision, Mission, I I I
and Core Values and understand the policies of the subject,

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program, and University
CO2. Understand the meaning, significance and concepts of I I I
PATHFit 2 and that are essential to fitness and health; and
analyze scientifically the body parts and how it functions in
various physical movements and activities
CO3. Establish fitness goals and design an individualized I I I
training/exercise program at a level to match one’s needs and
abilities.
CO4: Monitor progress towards fitness goals and adjust I I I
training variables appropriately
CO5: Adapt fundamental movement competencies in an I I I
exercise program
CO6: Execute proper exercise techniques while using a I I I
variety of resistance training equipment; observe safety
procedures in the use of exercise equipment and facilities
CO7: Interpret dietary labels properly and critique food I I I
products and popular dietary practices
Note: (I) Introductory Course to an Outcome (E) Enabling Course to an Outcome (D)
Demonstrative Course to an Outcome

EPISODES:
Intended Learning Learning Suggested
Topics Week
Outcomes (ILO) Activities Assessment
At the end of this Class Orientation 1 Discussion of Recitation
week, the students  VMGO of the VMGO and
should be able to: College online rules,
 Course Outline policies, and
 Internalize the guidelines
 Grading System
VMGO of the Course orientation
 Class Policies
college
especially the
discipline
towards the
achievements
of professional
competencies,
integrity, moral
and ethical
values,
integrity, moral
and ethical
values.
At the end of this PHYSICAL FITNESS 2  Lecture Quiz
week the students Concept and  Discussion Recitation
should be able to: Assessment Performance
a. Fitness Test
 Assess fitness
Protocol
levels and be
able to
interpret the
result and
establish

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 fitness goals
relative to
standards.

At the end of this b. Fitness Standards 3-4 Lecture Quiz

week, the students Discussion Recitation
should be able to:

 Established
Physical
Fitness Test

At the end of this c. Fitness Test 5 Lecture Quiz

week, the students Discussion Recitation
should be able to:
Group
 Perform Fitness Performance
test for
individual
training/exercis
es at a level to
match one’s
needs and
abilities.

At the end of this INTRODUCTION TO 6 Lecture Quiz

week, the students DANCE RHYTHM Discussion Recitation
should be able to: a. Brief History and
Nature of Dance
 Understand the
history,
meaning and
importance of
dance.

At the end of this b. Phases of Dance 7 Lecture Quiz

week, the students Program Discussion Recitation
should be able to:

 Adapt the
fundamental
competencies
in an exercise
through phases
of dance

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 program

At the end of this c. Basic Natural 8 Lecture Quiz

week, the students Movement Discussion Recitation
should be able to:

 Determined
training
principles to
execute
properly the
variety of
trainings/exerci
ses.

Midterm Examination 9

At the end of this d. Elements of 10 Lecture Quiz

week, the students Movement Space Discussion Recitation
should be able to:

 Analyze and
understand the
elements of
movement
space.

At the end of this e. Movement 11 Lecture Quiz

week, the students Qualities Discussion Recitation
should be able to:

 Determine the
suitable
movements for
the body type.

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At the end of this f. Elements of 12 Lecture Quiz
week, the students Rhythm Discussion Recitation
should be able to:

 Analyze the
Elements of
Rhythm

At the end of this FUNDAMENTAL DANCE 13 Lecture Quiz

week, the students SKILLS Discussion Recitation
should be able to: a. Formation
Commonly used in
Dance Activities
 Illustrate the
common
formation use
in dance
activities.

At the end of this b. Common Dance 14 Lecture Quiz

week, the students Terms Discussion Recitation
should be able to:
 Enumerate the
common dance
terms

At the end of this c. Basic Dance 15 Lecture Quiz

week, the students Positions (Arms Discussion Recitation
should be able to: and Feet)
 Perform Group
properly the performance
basic dance
position
At the end of this OTHER DANCE FORMS 16 Lecture Quiz
week, the students a. Folk Dance Discussion Recitation
should be able to: b. Zumba
 Execute Group
properly the performance
other dance
form
At the end of this  Health Eating 17 Lecture Quiz
week, the students Habits Discussion Recitation
should be able to:
 Evaluate a  Eating practical
personal food
log based on
dietary
recommendatio

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 n
 Final Term 18
Examination

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

Midterm. Creative Rhythm (Group Project). The students will be divided into 5
groups. Each group will create a Rhythmic Activity based on the topics that was already
discussed.

Final Term. Culminating Activity (Group Performance Project). Every group

will create an exercise routine during the culminating activity that provides evidence of
achieving the learning outcomes. The final presentation time of culminating activity
should be minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes.

Dance Performance

Body Awareness- precise movement of the body

Technical Skills- correct interpretation and execution of the dance notation.
Performance Skills- showing confidence in performing the activity with cheerful facial
expressions.
Rhythm and Tempo- performs in time with the beat of the music.

DANCE PERFORMANCE
Grade Body Technical Performance Skills Rhythm and
Awareness Skills Tempo
Perform with great
attention to quality The performer
Shows a complete
of execution of draws the teacher
understanding of
Demonstrates movement and in to watch and
Excellent tempo and beat
excellent body demonstrates an can engage the
(95-100%) and stays on
awareness. excellent audience
rhythm throughout
understanding of completely through
the dance.
the dance their performance.
notation.
Good Demonstrates good Dance performed The performer Accurate in beat,
(85-94%) body awareness. with attention to communicates well tempo, rhythms of

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 details of
technique, has dance sequences
with audience and
attained throughout the
the teacher.
proficiency in dance.
dance style.
Dance performed
Demonstrates body The performer
with attention to Generally accurate
awareness. Keeps communicates with
most details of in beat, tempo,
Acceptable up with group. the audience and
technique but rhythms of dance
(75-84%) Some errors (3-5) the teacher.
hasn't attained sequences most of
causing brief pause Occasionally loses
proficiency in the time.
in performance. focus.
dance style yet.
Demonstrates The performer is
some body generally focused, Shows a basic
awareness, but In correct but only some understanding of
unsure of some execution and attempt made to tempo and beat
Partial
movements. interpretation of grab attention of but falls behind
(65-74%)
Sometimes the dance the teacher with and/or speeds up
hesitates/ watches notation. eye contact and in places or makes
others and makes good facial errors in rhythm.
several errors. expression.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Aside from the final output, the student will be assessed at other times during the
term by the following:
 Regular Class Attendance / Work Ethics
 Participation / Recitation
 Quizzes
 Major Examinations (Midterm and Final Term)

GRADING SYSTEM:

Performance 50%
Term Exam 20%
Quizzes 20%
Attendance/ Promptness 10%
TOTAL 100%

Final Grade = Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade Period

2

GRADE EQUIVALENT

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 1.00 97 – 100
1.25 94 – 96
1.50 91 – 93
1.75 88 – 90
2.00 85 – 87
2.25 82 – 84
2.50 79 – 81
2.75 76 – 78
3.00 75 (Passed)
4.00 Conditional Passed
5.00 Failed
INC Incomplete
D Officially Dropped
UD Unofficially
Dropped
FDA Failure due to
Absences

References:

1. Bulacan State University (2020), Rhythmic Activities, Module, Bulacan, Philippines

2. Bosler, Caron (2009) 15-Minute Dance Workout, USA

3. Rinaldi, Robin (2010), Ballet (World of Dance), Chelsea House, USA

4. Bulacan State University (2020), Principles of Physical Fitness Module, Bulacan,

Philippines

5. Bulacan State University (2020), Philippine Folk Dance Module, Bulacan, Philippines

Online Resources:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yVuJuVFL0A

2. https://epdf.tips/dance-history-an-introduction-5ec392d720602.html

3. https://www.pdfdrive.com/dancing-lessons-how-i-found-passion-and-potential-on-the-
dance-floor-and-in-life-e188071584.html

Required Readings:

1. Understanding Dance (online) https://libgen.rs/book/index.php?

md5=A38B5101679DD92134333C2123C63B6F

2. The Dance: Moving to the Deep Rhythms of your life, (online)

https://libgen.rs/book/index.php?md5=CBE8247C917BDACCD9F4AB73517D84E8

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3. Dance, Space and Subjectivity,(online) https://libgen.rs/book/index.php?
md5=45BBDE629505BB6874435A8827DD1792

Class Policies:
1. You are expected to observe and follow the University rules and regulations.

2. All students must attend classes promptly and regularly. Only students enrolled
in the course are allowed to attend the sessions, sit-ins may be allowed
depending on the instructor’s approval. A student shall be marked tardy 15
minutes after the set time and absent after 20 minutes of the scheduled time,
unless the instructor has prior notice of his/her absence or tardiness. Lastly,
unless the subject instructor gave prior notice, the students may leave their
assigned room 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled time. (see F.
Attendance, BulSU Student Handbook)

3. In consideration of the trying economic and environmental challenges posed by

the forthcoming face to face classes, the university will provisionally allow
students who are yet to procure their respective uniforms to use comfortable and
decent civilian wear for the 2nd Semester of A.Y. 2022-2023. Students, however,
who wish to regularly wear their uniforms during this period are allowed and
encouraged to do so during the prescribed days of the week (Monday, Tuesday
and Thursday, Wednesday-wash day and sleeveless, shorts, rip jeans are not
allowed, and Friday- organization shirt day and only Org Shirt is allowed).
Furthermore, male students must sport a haircut that does not exceed the collar
line and does not cover the ears. Wearing of earrings for the male is prohibited
and for female student’s excessive jewelries and make-up aren’t allowed as well.
(see Responsibility, BulSU Student Handbook).

4. During written examinations, class presentations, laboratory activities and term

examinations the students must be in the prescribed uniform, or the instructor
may refuse to give the student the written or practical activities. Students must
refrain from talking to their seatmates, answering phone calls and text messages,
and listening to music through their earphones while taking the written exam or
laboratory activities. No students can use the restroom/lavatory unless necessary
during the examination.

5. If proven guilty of cheating, your work will automatically earn a grade of 5.0.
Disciplinary measures as mandated by the College and University shall be
enforced.

6. During classroom discussions, the student must refrain from making too much
noise, the use of electronic gadgets like cellphones, laptops, tablets are not
allowed. On the other hand, they are encouraged to observe courtesy and
cooperation, listen attentively and participate actively in all class activities.

7. Students are not allowed to stay in the classroom earlier than 15 minutes and
later than 15 minutes before and after their class schedule.

8. Students who are absent during the day the quiz has been given will not have a
chance to take the said quiz anymore regardless of any reason/s. However,
major examinations (Midterm and Final Term) will be given only to those who

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 were able to present valid excuse slip signed by their parents, guardians, and/or
physicians.

9. It is a must to submit your assignments, projects, research and others on time or

else your grade will be automatically 75.

10. Quizzes will be given on the very start of our class and late comers will be
allowed to take the said quiz only if there is still time remaining. If not, your grade
will be automatically 50 and if you’re absent will be 0.

Prepared:

MARK DANIEL S. FAJARDO, LPT, MPE (Candidate)

Part Time Instructor

Checked:

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EUGENE S. PEREZ, MIT
Program Chair, Information Technology

MARY ROSE C. COLUMBRES, MSIT

Department Head

Recommending Approval:

MARY GRACE G. HERMOGENES, Ph.D.

Curriculum Coordinator

Approved:

ELENITA T. CAPARIÑO, DIT

OIC- Campus Dean

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Declaration

First Semester, A.Y. 2023 – 2024 – PE 12: Physical Activity Towards Health and
Fitness (PATHFit 3) – BSIT 2_
I have read and understood the above syllabus in full and in participating in this course I agree to the
above rules. I have a clear understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have
discussed everything unclear to me with the instructor.

I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy, and I will treat my fellow students and my teacher
with due respect.

I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements of the instructor in
class or on any social media site at any time.

_________________________________ __________________ _________________

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

____________________________________ __________________ _________________

Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date

Student’s Copy

-------------------------------------------------------Cut here---------------------------------------------------------

Declaration

First Semester, A.Y. 2023 – 2024 – PE 12: Physical Activity Towards Health and
Fitness (PATHFit 3) – BSIT 2_
I have read and understood the above syllabus in full and in participating in this course I agree to the
above rules. I have a clear understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have
discussed everything unclear to me with the instructor.

I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy, and I will treat my fellow students and my teacher
with due respect.

I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements of the instructor in
class or on any social media site at any time

_________________________________ __________________ _________________

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

____________________________________ ___________________ __________________

Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date

Instructor’s Copy

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