COLLEGE OF HUMAN KINETICS First Semester, 2012-2013

PE2 BSD (BASIC SOCIAL DANCE) Course Description: This course will give the students the knowledge and understanding on the background and techniques in basic social dance, as well as the physical and mental benefits of basic social dancing. Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students should be able to: 1. Learn and execute the basic skills and techniques in basic social dance. 2. Develop their talent and creativity using different steps, techniques and combinations of basic social dance. 3. Understand and learn the different benefits of physical activity while enjoying basic social dancing. 4. Dance with musical accompaniment with ease and confidence.

Course Requirements: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Three Practical (3) Exams One Written Exam Attendance Log PE Uniform One Final Competition (Showcase) Journal Final Papers ***

***In case the student does not make 60% of the total number of points required for this course, he or she should submit a final paper.

Lesson Outline MEETING No. 1 ACTIVITY Class introduction; discussion of grading system, class rules and policies, requirements for the course. Discussion/Activity: 6 7-15 16 17 18-25 26 27 28 History and Background Fundamental Dance Positions Ballroom Terminologies Foundation Steps

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Exam 1: Practical test Additional dance steps Practice for exam 2 Exam 2: Practical Test Additional dance steps, Written exam Practice for Exam 3 Exam 3: Practical Test Last day/Final Reaction Paper

Criteria for Grading: Attendance (30%) PE uniform (10%) 2 Practical Exams (30%) Final Showcase /Competition (20%) Written Exam (5%) Journal (5%)

GRADING SYSTEM 48 50 1.0 45 47 1.25 42 44 1.50 39 41 1.75

37 38 2.0 35 36 2.25 33 34 2.50 31 32 2.75 30 3.0 26 29 4.0 25 below 5.0

References: Use any available basic social dance book in the library and internet resources.