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THE KEY GOALS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND WELLNESS

Here are the key goals of Physical Education and Health together with the reason of integrating them in
the program of study.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. The select activities such as games, sports and recreational activity develop
students’ sense of responsibility to maintain their good health. The physical skills they will acquire will
serve as motivation to further enhance their growth and development.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. Students involved in physical activities develop social traits that are essential to
social life which enables them to adjust in every situation. Here are several examples of valuable traits
such as: a.) Friendliness, b.) Cooperation, c.) Respect to the rights of others, 4.) Good in sportsmanship,
5.) Honesty especially in group presentation

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Through engaging the students to physical activities, students develop and
be able to express their feelings and emotions. Here are the other traits:

1. high level of self - confidence

2. self-discipline

3. self-sufficiency

4. audacity

5. strength of mind or determination

MENTAL DEVELOPMENT. Physical Education involvement through different performances expands and
masters the students’ mental capabilities upon being engaged into different movements. Underlying
knowledge and perceptive about the rules and strategies of the games or sports help the students think
more on how they may find ways to improve their movements as well.

hISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LINE DANCE

Line dancing as it’s name implies to people whose dancing in line to the music. From the
adaptation of polka and waltz by American immigrants in the 1800’s which evolved into square dance to
folk dance, the origins of that format of dance are widespread. While many common dances of line are
set to country music, the dances of first line did not derive from country-western dance. It is
believed that line dancing originated from folk dancing which has many similarities.

Contra dancing, a style of American folk dance in which the dancers style two parallel lines and
execute a sequence of dance movements with different partners down the length of the line and
possibly influence tremendously the line dancing steps we learned today. One of the famous dances
is called hustle during the 1970's. During the 1980’s and 1990’s, line dances started being
created for popular country songs. One illustration is a dance performed for the 1992 smash hit "Achy
Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus. Mostly during 1990's, even conventional music began to see an
upswing throughout line dances, with "the Macarena" acting as a kind of hybrid folk-rock dance
number that took the world by surprise.

Line dance format


Specific line dances focus on the movements of the legs and foot, with more complex dances integrating the arms
and hands. A line dance’s movements are called “counts”, where one count is usually equal to one musical
note. At each beat there is a particular motion or step. A line dance would have several counts, indicating the
amount of beats about a whole dance sequence, for example a 64 count dance will have 64 beats. The number
of beats isn't necessarily equal to the number of steps, however, because steps can be made between two
beats or more. Line dances is always consist of specific numbered steps, being labelled with a catchy name like,
The Texas Two-Step, the Tush-Push, the West Coast shuffle, the Redneck Girl and Boot Scottin' Boogie which
are all well-known line dances which until today are still performed in country-western bars.

LINE DANCING TODAY


Line dancing’s steps are easy and don't require partner dancing, line dancing is perfect for singles and
people who don't normally dance. Line dancing is taught and performed in country west dance bars, social clubs,
and dance halls around the worldIn 1996, a newer version of the electric slide which has been around for
over thirty (30) years was created and called the "Cha-Cha Slide," whose easy-to-follow steps are dictated right
in the song's lyrics, although Some gestures like the Charlie Brown can be new to you. The "Cupid Shuffle"
also became increasingly popular in high school dances in the early 2000s, and is still being played in clubs.

Accent - Focus on a given action or movement.

Across - Used to define one foot move in front of the other.

Ankle Rock - With feet crossed and ankles held onto the forward foot by pressure through rock. Shift to
foot, shift weight

Back Cross - Where the nominated foot crosses and touches behind the other foot.

Balance Step - A step in any direction followed by a close step and a hold. [Mostly used in waltzes]

Ball Change - Step onto the ball of one foot (on & count), step and/or change weight onto the other foot. [Often
accompanied by a previous step, eg: kick-ball-change]

Behind - A step with the free foot crossing behind the weighted foot.

Break – A change in direction

Brush - Use football to clean the surface as your foot swings back or forth.

Bump - Hips shift to the side. [Bumps (or hip bumps) may be made to the rhythm, or can be made Subscribed]

Cha-Cha - Three steps in position, performed to two music beats. [Similiar to a shuffle, however it is done
on the spot. Technically a cha-cha involves a Cuban hip movement whilst a shuffle is smooth, but generally a cha-
cha is stationary whilst a shuffle travels]
Charleston Kick - Step 1st foot forward, kick 2nd foot forward, step 2nd foot back, touch 1st foot back. Ex: 1 Step R
forward 2 Kick L forward 3 Step L back 4 Touch R toe back.

Charleston steps - Movement of 4 counts: Point R forward, step R foot back in place, point L forward, Step L
back in place

Chassé - A syncopated pattern of side steps where the feet never pass. Normally three steps but can be extended.
[A 2-beat chasse is known as a Shuffle]

Close - Step together (ie: "Close right" means step right foot beside the left).

Coaster Step - Step the designated foot back, step the other foot beside the first (on &), step the designated foot
forward. [A coaster may be done forward, in which case it is called a "forward coaster". Unless specified, a coaster
is always "back" May be slowed with each step taken on full counts, especially in a waltz]

Clock - When turning to face different directions, either at the end of each wall ready to start again or during each
repetition of steps, it is usual to use the numbers on a clock face as a guide.

Count - A dance is usually described as a (number)-count dance e.g. 32-count / 64-count, etc. One count is one
beat of the music.

Corner Turn - Turn left forwards, step right to right, turn left 90 °, step back left Turn left at 90 °, step
forward right footCross - The free foot crosses in front of (Across, over) or behind (behind) the opposite foot.

Cross Shuffle - Cross right foot over left, step bit to the left (on &), Place right foot in front of left foot or behind.
[Also known as the Cross-Side Gallop- Left, left-side-cross, and so on. The dance surface will determine the
direction you go down- ie: Behind or over]

Cuban Motion - Hip motion initiated by using the inside edge and ball of the foot during weight transfer. Achieved
by bending and straightening the knee before and after the step. The knee of the moving leg bends inwards.

Diagonal - 5 Degrees out of the Dance Line (direction) central core.

Dig - Stick to the heel forward (no weight)

Electric Kicks - Step right foot forward while kicking left backwards slightly off the floor. Step back on left foot while
kicking right forward slightly off the floor. Step back on right foot while kicking left forward slightly off the floor.
Step left forward while kicking right foot backwards slightly off the floor. [Double Electric Kicks is the sequence
repeated twice]

Fan - Toe-fan: with feet together, turn toes of nominated foot out 90 degrees (pivoting on the heel) & return.

Grapevine - Originally a 4 step sequence: "side, cross behind, side, cross in front". Now used variously for a 3 step
sequence followed by a touch, step together, kick, stomp, scuff etc (ie: a Vine) or an extended vine of 6 or 8 counts
(or more).Heel-Ball-Change - Touch heel of lead foot forward, step ball of lead foot back to place, step other foot in
place.

Hold - Keep your place for the given music counts before taking another move

Hop - A jump on the spot of one foot and landing on same foot.

Kick Ball Change – three movements in two beats. Kick specified foot forward, step weight onto same foot, step
weight onto the other foot.

Line Dance - Is a rehearsed dance with repeated steps, in one or Several lines or bands, dancers facing each other
or dancers in the same direction Carry out the steps precisely simultaneously.
Over - Crossing one foot over the other.

Pivot - A switch where one foot is in front of another and the change on the balls is made For the weight of the
foot. Feet just don't leave the floor. [See Reverse Pivot Transform, too]

Point - Tap your toe in the direction stated.Rock - Change weight from one foot to the other without changing
position. This is done with the knees slightly bent.

Slide - Drag or move the other foot up to the weighted foot, with the weight on one foot. Usually, If
performed for 1 , 2 or 3 beats.Shuffle - 3 Steps to 2 Music counts. It can pass to either side, backwards and
forward. This can be called a chasse as it shifts towards the foot. Move forward, place your second foot next to
you. First foot, then step forward the first foot.

Step - The term used to describe a foot motion with weight change.

Stomp - Foot is firmly set flat down.

Stride - A larger than normal step.

Touch- To tap toe or heel in designated direction, without putting any weight on it.

Point - Is used when touching toe sideways, front or backwards.

Weave- This is a sideways move in which one foot crosses alternately in front and behind the other. Weaves can
be several counts, and can start with a side step, front cross step, or back cross step. Ex: Step R to side, cross L in
front, step R to side, cross L behind, step R to side.

Walls - A dance is described by its number of “Walls”. A 1-wall dance only ever restarts the pattern of steps facing
the front wall; a 2-wall dance starts at the front wall then the back wall in turn; a 4-wall dance starts its repetition
facing each wall of the room

Retro Dance- covers a broad range of blues based styles developed during the 1930s to 1950s. These dance styles
share similar patterns of movement, composition, and core dance content but vary with respect to their
characterization, emphasis and structure to provide clearly related but distinct dances.

Retro music was become popular because of the large dancing movement all around the world. It was popularized
in the late 1960s as an alternative music styles preferred by the youth. The Funk, hip hop and soul are the
famous types of dance flourished in the North America. During the mid-1970s to early 1980s, Retro Pop
Dance reached its peak as a form of entertainment of the youngsters of their various backgrounds.The
origin of the Retro Pop Dance can be traced and identified through the formation of the night clubs – discotheques
where Nazi occupied Paris. The radio presenters is usually called as disc jockey or commonly known as DJ wherein
they played Jazz records and the like. To name the few musical hits of disco performers such as Donna Summer,
Boney M, Bee Gees, The Tramps, Chic and Gloria Gaynor which inspired by the Hollywood films (Saturday Night
and Thanks God It’s Friday.In the Philippine setting, retro pop music or disco songs are as follows: Bongga
Ka ‘Day, Annie Batungbakal, Manila, Pers Lab, Langit Na Naman, Dying To Tell You, Bitin Sa Iyo, and Beh, Buti Nga
was popularized by the The Hotdog band.After the decline of disco music, practitioners used this dance for the
fitness exercises.

Etiquette in Dance

Every dance class that a student will attend have their own rules or policies to follow. These rules are
ways to make the dance session more productive and successful. Here are some etiquette to follow:

1. Always pay attention to your dance instructor. It is essential to listen to every detail in order to
familiarize with the lessons easily.
2. Wearing the appropriate dance attire. It should be observed from time to time in order to avoid
destruction while attending the classes.

3. Attending classes on time. It is more on professionalism aspect that every student should possess at all times.
The students should be in the class on or before the session will begin. For this reason, they can have an ample
time to prepare their needs during the classes.

4. Respect one another. It is a common virtue that students should follow whenever they are in the class.

5. Always aim for the BEST. Keep on moving and practicing until you make it perfec

RETRO POP DANCE

The Running ManMC Hammer, was the proponent of this famous dance step. It is widely performed in
different videos and in disco houses.

The Thriller This dance step was popularized by Michael Jackson during the 80’s. It is considered as classic
dance move because it is still incorporating to other dance craze up to this generation.

Dance Steps of The Thriller

1. Take four steps forward. This should start right when the music turns into a 1-2-3-4 beat. Start
with your right foot first. Then, take four steps back with your right foot first. Repeat.2. Nod your head to
one side. Nod on beat 1 and skip on
2. Repeat the nodding again on beat 3 and 4. This part should begin when Michael Jackson starts to sing.
3. Turn to the side and put your arms out. This step should begin directly after the nodding on beat 4. Put
one arm in front of you and one behind you. Your arms should be straightened. Then, bend your
knees. Put your bottom out and wiggle it up and down. Next, take a step forward and wiggle.
4. Put your hands into claw-like forms. Your fingers should be outstretched, separated, and bent. Move your
hand forward and then pull them back as if you were ripping through a bush. Repeat two times then
switch the side you're clawing at
5. Stand straight. Stand still and upright. Throw your head back and lean back a bit with one leg in front if
you. Then, hop forward twice. Once you’ve hopped, bend your knees slightly, one leg out, with the other
to the side. Put your hand on your belt. The other hand will be out straight to your side.
6. Bend over. Go down with your whole body. The reason it is called 'down ha!' is because when
you come back up you make a face like you are yelling Ha! Repeat this move four times
7. Clap your hands over your head. Right after "down ha!" bring your hands up and clap them directly over
your head. Clapping noises should be made in the music at this point. Bring them down slowly and drag
your feet to one side. Shrug your shoulders and turn your head to the side. Repeat the move in the other
direction.
8. Improvise during the pause. There will be an 8 count pause where you can do any zombie-like
moves you want. Next, shake your hands in front of you. Do a disco pose with one hand up and
one down.
9. Walk forward for three counts. Put your “claws” out to the side start walking forward 3 counts. Then, turn
to the other side and walk back. Now, you should be walking the direction you came from originally. Move
for 3 counts.
10. Jump! Then bend over and try to touch your toes two times. Pause and pose for four counts, jump to the
other side, and then repeat. Then, turn around and throw one hand over your head. Swivel your feet for a
beat. Then bring your arm back up and bring it down, but this time it should stop and take 5 counts to
make it down. Grab the air on one side of you then punch it four times on your other side.
11. Turn your head four times. Then, turn your body around with 6 steps until you are facing the other
direction. Look behind you and slap your leg then take 10 steps backwards. You're trying to time
this to exactly before the chorus starts for the second time in the song because that is where
your next step comes in. Go slower or faster depending on how close you are to the chorus.
The Sprinkler- This dance step is just like imitating the garden sprinkler. You just have to assume
that you are watering irrigation or a garden.
The Roger Rabbit- This dance imitates the floppy movements of the lead cartoon character as seen in the
1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbi

Dance Steps of The Love Shack


FORWARD STEP TOUCHES/CLICKS
1-2Step right forward, touch left beside right (clicking fingers at shoulder level)
3-4Step left forward, touch right beside left (clicking fingers at shoulder level)
5-6Step right forward, touch left beside right (clicking fingers at shoulder level)
7-8Step left forward, touch right beside left (clicking fingers at shoulder level)
BACK STEP TOUCHES/CLICKS
1-2Step right back, touch left beside right (clicking fingers at waist level)
3-4Step left back, touch right beside left (clicking fingers at waist level)
5-6Step right back, touch left beside right (clicking fingers at waist level)
7-8Step left back, touch right beside left (clicking fingers at waist level)
HEEL DIGS, HEEL SWIVELS
1-2Touch right heel forward, step right beside left
3-4On balls of both feet, swivel both heels right then left
5-6Touch left heel forward, step left beside right
7-8On balls of both feet, swivel both heels left then right
GRAPEVINE LEFT WITH SCUFF, GRAPEVINE RIGHT WITH (¼-RIGHT)
1-2Step left to left side, cross-step right behind left
3-4Step left to left side, scuff right heel forward
5-6Step right to right side, cross-step left behind right
7-8Step right to right side with ¼ turn right, step left beside right (finish feet together)
SLAPS, CLAPS, THUMB LIFTS (HITCH-HIKING)
1-2Slap both hands on knees twice3-4Clap hands twice
5-6Thumb a lift with right hand
7-8Thumb a lift with left handBouncing from knees throughout those 8 counts
SIDE STEPS, SHIMMIES
1-4Step right to right side, shimmy while touching left beside right
5-8Step left to left side, shimmy while touching right beside le

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