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For Elementary School Children: Dynamic Physical Education
For Elementary School Children: Dynamic Physical Education
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
FOR ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL CHILDREN
Chapter 19
Rhythmic
Movement Skills
R O B E R T
SIXTEENTH
P A N G R A Z I
EDITION
PowerPoint Lecture Slide Presentation prepared by Mary J. Sariscsany, California State University Northridge
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Rhythm
Basis for music and dance
All body movements tend to be rhythmic
Rhythmic activities appropriate for younger
children
Rhythm
Rhythmic activities are a vehicle for expressive
movement
Offer opportunities for broad participation
Personalize responses to a movement
Create unique rhythmic responses within song and
dances
Rhythmic programs should be balanced
Rhythm
Developmental Level I
Focus on creative rhythms and movement songs
Simple folk dances and mixers
Simple mixers help children find new partners and
move rhythmically
Activities that require minimum instruction while
giving a positive experience
Developmental Level II
Folk and line dances that include combinations of
locomotor skills
Marching, basic tinikling steps, and introductory
square dancing steps
Emphasis mastering simple locomotor skills
Intensity
Loud
Soft
Light
Heavy
Phrase
Natural grouping of measures
Usually eight underlying beats
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Creative Rhythms
Creativity should be part of all dance and
rhythmic activities
Creativity is the goal
Functional movement is secondary
Emphasis is on process, not the movement
outcomes
Careful guidance is necessary to increase selfdirection
Creative Rhythms
Instructional Procedures
Appropriate music or rhythmic background
Analyze setting
Listening is important
Use action-directing statements
Initial focus on selecting appropriate rhythmic
background
Time to develop and try students ideas
Expressive Movement
Children can express moods and feelings
Show reactions to colors and sounds through
improvisation
Discuss qualities of a particular piece of music
Ask children how it makes them feel
Folk Dances
A traditional dance of a particular culture
Teaches an understanding of various cultures
Build from basic dance steps
Focus on the main skill(s) of the dance first and
sequence later
Dance Positions
Dance Positions
Dance Positions
Dance Positions
Dance Positions