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COURSE TITLE

P.E. 2 - Rhythmic Activities

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides students with activities that will foster and develop appreciation and
understanding of values and importance of rhythm. The individual will learn to respond physically, socially,
and mentally to regular pattern with sounds; it helps facilitate faster earning and more complex rhythmic
movements such as the mastery with basic movements exercise and in all types of dance.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students must have:

1. integrate the value of camaraderie, passion, dedication to the program, commitment to self, love for
dance, respect to one another, and discipline;
2. demonstrate a nuanced understanding of collaboration in the creative process through leadership,
participation, and reflection;
3. develop a multifaceted physically through training in dance techniques;
4. apply a variety of value system, aesthetics, and approaches to performing.

INTRODUCTION

These movements are a combination of the five fundamental positions of the arms and feet whether
the pace of the dance steps is slow or fast.
This module is divided into two lessons, namely:
Lesson 1 - (FEET AND ARM POSITIONS) introduces the basic feet and arms position.
Lesson 2 - (COMBINATION OF FEET AND ARMS POSITION) introduces the basic combination of
feet and arms position.

Module Learning Outcomes

In this module, you should be able to:
1. describe the feet and arms positions and the combination of feet and arms positions;
2. interpret the feet and arms positions and the combination of feet and arms positions; and
3. demonstrate the feet and arms positions and the combination of feet and arms positions.

LESSON 1
FEET AND ARM POSITIONS

Specific Learning Outcome

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In this lesson, you are expected to:

1. describe the feet and arms positions;
2. interpret the feet and arms positions; and
3. demonstrate the feet and arms positions.

PRE- ASSESSMENT

Instruction: Encircle the letter of your choice.

1. Feet Positions- Feet close and parallel heels. Touching toes at 45 degrees.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Position
2. Feet Positions- Feet close-crossed. Heel in-step touching. Knees locked.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Position
3. Feet Positions- Feet open-crossed.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Position
4. Arm Positions- Arms raised sideways a little below shoulder level.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Position
5. One arm encircled on first position, other arm overhead.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Posit

LESSON MAP

Fundamental Dance
Feet Positions Arm Positions
Positions and Steps

The map above shows the fundamental positions of feet and arm positions.

CONTENT

ENGAGE

Instruction: Write your observation as to what these pictures all about.

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EXPLORE

FEET POSITIONS

First Position

Feet close and parallel heels. Touching toes at 45 degrees.

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Second Position

Open parallel stride sideward.

Third Position

Feet close-crossed. Heel in-step touching. Knees locked.

Fourth Position
Feet open-crossed
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Fifth Position

Feet close-toes.

ARM POSITIONS

First Position
Arms encircled in front Chest level, relaxed, fingers slightly apart.

Second Position

Arms raised sideways a little below shoulder level.

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Third Position

One arm encircled overhead, other raised sideways.

Fourth Position

One arm encircled on first position, other arm overhead.

Fifth Position

Both arms overhead.

EXPLAIN

Instruction: Answer the questions below.

1. Can feet positions and arm positions help the beginners in dancing folk dances? Why and why not?

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2. In your own concept, describe each position and write also what position number.

a.

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EXTEND

Instruction: Prepare a video presentation demonstrating the fundamental dance positions and steps (feet
positions and the arm positions. Follow the mechanics and rubrics below.

Mechanics:
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a. The video must be a good quality. It must be clear.

b. The video must be at least 2 minutes and at most 3 minutes.
c. Be creative and resourceful in your presentation.

Rubrics
Description Score
Correct execution 40
Enthusiasm 10
Total 50

EVALUATION

Instruction: Answer the question below.

1. Write your reactions/feelings in demonstrating the fundamental dance positions and steps (feet positions
and arm positions).
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TOPIC SUMMARY

 Feet Positions and Arm Positions show basic and correct positions in demonstrating the feet positions
and arm positions in performing folk dances.

POST-ASSESSMENT

Instruction: Encircle the letter of your choice.

1. Feet Positions- Feet close and parallel heels. Touching toes at 45 degrees.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Position
2. Feet Positions- Feet close-crossed. Heel in-step touching. Knees locked.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Position
3. Feet Positions- Feet open-crossed.
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a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Position

4. Arm Positions- Arms raised sideways a little below shoulder level.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Position
5. One arm encircled on first position, other arm overhead.
a. First Position b. Second Position c. Third Position d. Fourth Posit

REFERENCES

BOOKS

 Doris D. Tulio, Ph. D., Ma. Liza A. Bueta, DPA, Estelia F. Sarmiento, MA, Josephine B. Battung ,
MA, Corazon M. Reyes, Ed. D.,
Fundamental Rhythmic Activities, Copyright 2004 by Katha Publishing Co. Inc.
 Carmen Tabije Andin,
Teaching Physical Education in Philippine Schools, Philippine Copyright 1988 by Rex Editorial Staff
 Paz Cielo A. Belmonte
Physical Education Handbook, Philippine Copyright 1970 by Rex Book Store

ONLINE RESOURCES

 MAPEH Homepage (2010): Five Fundamental Positions of the Arms and Feet. Retrieved from
http://uchsmapeh.blogspot.com/2011/01/five-fundamental-positions-of-arms-and.html
Retrieved 28 February 2021.