PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
COURSE OUTLINE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TOWARD HEALTH AND FITNESS 1:
BALLROOM DANCE
COURSE TITLE: Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 1: Ballroom Dance COURSE CODE: 7PE4
NUMBER OF UNITS: 2 units CONTACT HOURS: 2 hours Pre-requisite subject/s: 7PE3
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Wearing of PE uniform, individual / group performance,
participation to prepared moderate to vigorous physical activities, PA log, Food Log, Personal Food Log, Advocacy Service – Learning for Physical Activity
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a dance program which aims to provide physical activities for the purpose of optimizing health and wellness. It involves the fundamental techniques that include various ballroom dance forms, fundamental dance positions and dance steps. Through skills training, exercise drills 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.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
1. determine personal fitness from baseline (pre-test) levels;
2. demonstrate movement competence and confidence;
3. monitor progress and evaluate achievement of personal fitness and dietary goals;
4. demonstrate basic ballroom dance techniques and forms;
5. display the value of fair play, empathy, respect for others’ abilities and diversity by understanding how these can influence their interaction with others;
6. devise and apply a range of strategies to improve one’s physical activity performance and those of others
7. observe safety precautions before, during and after activity / game;
8. enhance and advocate for one’s personal and other’s fitness, safety and wellness through physical activity participation and/or leadership;
COURSE CONTENT
MIDTERM PERIOD FINAL PERIOD 1. Physical Fitness
a. Physical Fitness Tests - BMI
- Waist Circumference - Hand and Eye Test - 20m Run Test
- Bass Stick Balance Test (Lengthwise)
- Sit and Reach
2. Ballroom Dance a. Definition
b. Historical Background
c. Development of Ballroom Dance in the Philippines
d. Filipino Ballroom Icon e. Risks and Benefits in doing
Ballroom Dance f. Classification
- Standard - Latin
3. Basic Dance Steps and Positions a. Swing / Disco
- Single - Double b. Line Dance c. Cha cha
4. Basic Dance Steps and Positions a. Samba
b. Boogie / Jive c. Tango
5. Choreography a. Creative work
b. Pop and Ballroom dance fusion
GRADING SYSTEM:
Grading Scheme: 70% Class Standing & 30% Major Examination(s) Formula:
CSM- Class Standing Midterms ME- Midterm Examination CSF- Class Standing Final FE- Final Examination Final Grade = 70% (CSM) + 30% (ME) + 70% (CSF) + 30% FE)
50% Passing References:
Aguinaldo, Milagros. (2002). Ballroom dancing: a new lifestyle. Las Pinas City: M & L Licudine Enterprises.
Carlene, Sally. (2011). Lesson plans for creative dance: connecting with literature arts and music. USA: Human Kinetics
Hoeger Warner W.K et.al. (2017) Lifetime physical fitness and wellness: a personalized program, (14th ed.). Austrailia: Cengage Learning.
Hoeger Warner W.K et.al. (2019) Fitness & wellness. (13th ed.), Austrailia: Cengage Learning.
Kassing, Gayle. (2017). History of dance. USA: Human Kinetics.
Kohl and Murray. (2012). Foundations of physical activity and public health: USA: Human Kinetics
Lumpkin,Angela. (2014). Introduction to physical education, exercise science & sports studies.
NY: McGraw – Hill
Pate and Buchner. (2014). Implementing physical activity strategies: USA: Human Kinetics
Reeve, Justine. (2011). Dance improvisations: warm-ups, games, and choreographic tasks.
USA: Human Kinetics
Wright, Judy. (2013). Social dance step to success (3rd Ed.). USA: Human Kinetics.
