Bacolod City National High School

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Health Optimizing Physical Education 3
First Grading Period: SY 2021-2022
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Content Standard The learner demonstrates understanding of dance in optimizing one’s health; as
requisite for physical activity assessment performance, and as a career opportunity
Performance Standard The learner leads dance events with proficiency and confidence resulting in
independent pursuit and in influencing others positively

WEEK 1: Introduction to Rhythm and Dance

Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize and understand rhythm and dance.

2. Differentiate the phases of a dance program.
3. Perform the basic natural movements.

Rhythm is the basis of music and dance. Rhythm in dance is simply an expressive movement
made with or without music. All body movements tend to be rhythmic, the beating of the heart, the
breathing of an individual, or even the growth of living things has rhythm on it. Most movements
that take place in Physical Education classes contain rhythm.

Rhythm is the regular recurrence of accented and unaccented beats. According to Webster,
it is a measured motion or flow characterized by the regular recurrence of elements or features as
beats, sounds, or accents.

Each person has a natural tendency to respond to rhythm It is found in all of nature. Rhythm
is natural to every person. This is so because he is born with a sense of rhythm that is influenced by
his body systems and other rhythmic movements of the organs of his body.

Even the universe works in a system of rhythm. Without rhythm, the planets would collide
with one another. The change to day and night, the morning to afternoon, and even that of the tides
demonstrate rhythm. Nature itself is a strong and brilliant manifestation of this element of life that is
rhythm.

When an individual moves in response to a particular sound, beat, or music, we call the
movement as rhythmic movement or rhythm. The structured activities which in turn start creative,
accented and unaccented movements are sometimes called rhythmic movement

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

a.) Rhythm is the regular recurrence of accented and unaccented beats. It is natural to every person.
b.) Rhythmic Pattern is the arrangement of long and short intervals with relationship to the
underlying beat, accompanied by dividing the beat into parts and combining beats in
different ways.
c.) Rhythmic Activities are the physical manifestations of the physical, mental, and emotional
response of the individual to rhythm.
d.) Dancing is the response to the different rhythmical patterns
e.) Dance -according to Webster is to move in time with the music or is a rhythmical movement with
steps to music.
–came from the word “danson” which means “to stretch or to drag”; maybe the oldest
among all the arts

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Health Optimizing Physical Education 3
First Grading Period: SY 2021-2022
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ELEMENTS OF RHYTHM:

Human movements are affected by the different elements of rhythm. They are the following:
a.) Beat -the underlying pulse of a rhythm
b.) Measure -a group of underlying beats
c.) Pattern -refers to the grouping of sounds or beats related to the underlying beat
d.) Tempo -the rate of speed of movement
e.) Accent -the emphasis on a certain beat
f.) Phrase -the measures that are grouped together
g.) Intensity -the variation of stress of movement
h.) Syncopation -the shifting of regular metrical accent

REFERENCES:
Textbook/s :

Edgar C. Jimena (2006). Dance Your Way to Fitness, Rex Bookstore Inc.

On-Line Resources:

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/170081323409555021
https://users.rowan.edu/~conet/rhythms/Resources/Loco.nonloco.definitions
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WEEK 2: The Basic Natural Movements

Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize the basic natural movements and understand rhythm.
2. Interpret the locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
3. Perform the basic natural movements.

I. LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS -These are movements where the body travels through space from
one location to another.

a. Walk -a transfer of weight from one foot to the other. Usually the heel touches first
b. Run -a transfer of weight from one foot to the other
c. Jump -requires the body to push off from one or both feet
d. Hop -requires a push-off from one foot and landing on the same foot.
e. Leap -is performed by pushing off from one foot and landing on the other foot
f. Skip -a combination of a step and a hop on the same foot followed by a step and hop on
the other foot
g. Gallop -a forward movement where one foot leads the gallop while the other foot follow.
h. Slide -Is similar to a gallop performed with the right or left foot leading

Here’s a link to see how Locomotor movements are performed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm1xwY1_9iw

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Health Optimizing Physical Education 3
First Grading Period: SY 2021-2022
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II. NON-LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENTS - These are movements that occur in the parts or the whole
body and do not cause the body to travel to another space.
However, non-locomotor movements can be combined with
locomotor movements such as a walk and arm swing.

a. Swing -a pendular motion of a body part that can move forward and backward or
side to side.
b. Twist-a partial rotation of body parts around an axis
c. Turn -a full rotation of the body around a vertical or horizontal axis
d. Shake -a short quick vibrating movement in a body part or the whole body.
e. Bend -a flex of a body part at a joint
f. Stretch -extending a body part or the whole body
g. Wiggle -a small or big, fast or slow curvy movement of a body part or the whole body.
h. Rock or sway -shift of the body weight forward, backward, side to side or in a circular
pathway.

Here’s a link to see how Non-locomotor movements are performed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOi8QjscPXw

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Health Optimizing Physical Education 3
First Grading Period: SY 2021-2022
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ACTIVITY #1
“Locomotor & Non-Locomotor Movements”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm1xwY1_9iw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOi8QjscPXw

INSTRUCTION:

1. Read and study carefully the module.

2. Watch the YouTube links provided above and practice the locomotor and non-locomotor
movements.
3. Look for an open space at home where you can move freely without obstructions.
4. Practice the movements and choose only four (4) locomotor and four (4) non-locomotor
movements.
5. Be able to video record your performance for 1-2 minutes only.
6. Make sure to narrate (put voice over) or label the movement as you perform.
7. Do a short warm-up and stretching before you perform (not included in the video).
8. Wear proper attire.
9. Name your file using this format: Activity 1: DELA CRUZ, JUAN P.
10. Deadline of submission is on October 1, 2021 (5:00P.M.)

Rating Scale
25- Advance
20- Proficient
15- Developing

TOTAL: 100 points

a. Movement Phrase Student demonstrated a movement phrase that included 4 non-locomotor and 4 locomotor
movements.
b. Pattern Student travelled through space in a creative pattern that included straight, curved, and
zigzag patterns.
c. Transitions Transitions between movements were smooth and seamless.
d. Effort Student was actively involved in the process and put forth consistent effort throughout

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