CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY – Main Campus

COLLEGE OF SPORTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION (CSPEAR)

ELEMENTS OF SPACE

1. DIRECTION- this refers to the movement forward, backward, upward,

downward, sideways right and left, circular and combination of all these.
2. LEVEL- As the body moves in horizontal plane it creates movement identified
as high, medium/middle and low. It may be represented in relative heights
while standing, sitting, lying and kneeling.
3 kinds:
 High level
 Middle level
 Low level
3. RANGE- The maximum reach of an individual or sometimes referred to as
personal space of the size of movement.
4. PATHWAYS OR SPACE DESIGN- The line of design created in space as one
move. Example an arm circling (circle design is created) or a line drawn from
running to the first base in softball.
5. FOCUS- This is referred to as movement in space in relation to an object or a
person’s attention or direction.

Department of Service Physical Education

FITT 3: Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness
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DANCE
 FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF ARMS AND FEET
1ST POSITION

Arm Position Feet Position

Raised arms to a circle in front of the
chest. Bring heels close to touch, toes apart.

2nd POSITION

Arms Position Feet Position

Open up arms sideward, raised below Bring feet apart
shoulder level with a graceful curve. sideward.

3rd POSITION

Arm Position Feet Position

Raise one arm overhead while Bring the heel of one foot to touch the
another arm remains in 2nd position. instep of the other foot.
 4th POSITION

Arm Position Feet Position

Raise one arm in front of chest in a half Bring one foot in front of the other
circle, while one arm remains foot to walk strike.
overhead.

5th POSITION

Arm Position Feet Position

Raise both arms overhead in a Bring the heel of one foot to touch the
graceful curve. toe of the other.

Note:
 Lead with the back of your hands when doing the arm position
 The weight of the body should always be distributed on both feet and
keep the toes pointing outward.
 For further understanding see the video clip suggested:
https://youtu.be/seRAuHfuWII
 CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY – Main Campus COLLEGE OF
SPORTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION

Department of Service Physical Education 4

FITT 3: Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1
DANCE