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PE and Health
Quarter 2 – Week 1-2
FESTIVAL DANCES

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with what you have in mind. It will help you master the
Festival Dances. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

The module discusses about:

Lesson 1: Festival Dances:

After going through this module, you are expected to:

 Observes personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion, hypothermia and

hyperthermia during MVPA (PEH12FH-Ik-t-10) Week 1-2

Objectives:
1. Identify and explain the different Philippine festivals.
2. Identify and explain the pros and cons in participating in MVPA.
3. Apply appropriate procedures to observe personal safety protocol in MVPA.

The result of your pre-test will check your present knowledge, understanding and skills about dimensions
of holistic health.

Pre-Assessment
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of your answer on a sheet of paper.

____1. It happens when the fluid in your body is used or lost more than the fluid you drink or
intake.
A. Dehydration
B. Overexertion
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypothermia
____2. It happens when the body temperature rises up significantly beyond the normal temperature which
is 37 degrees Celsius.
A. Dehydration
B. Overexertion
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypothermia
____3. This refers to the pressure one puts in himself or herself, too much pressure that leads to a simple
discomfort that might extend to a more serious injury.
A. Dehydration
B. Overexertion
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypothermia

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____4. It usually happens when the body easily loses temperature.
A. Dehydration
B. Overexertion
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypothermia
____5. It is a tear of ligament fibers, muscles or tendons supporting a joint.
A. Sprain
B. Concussion
C. Bruise
____6. It is bleeding into the soft tissue. It is caused by a direct blow from another person, an implement
or an object.
A. Sprain
B. Concussion
C. Bruise
D. Dislocation
____7. It is caused by a direct blow to the head. Depending on the severity of the concussion, injury
can cause varying levels of impairment of brain function.
A. Sprain
B. Concussion
C. Bruise
D. Dislocation
____8. It occurs when the ball of a joint is forced out of its socket.
A. Sprain
B. Concussion
C. Bruise
D. Dislocation
____9. It is a break, crack, or shattering of a bone
A. Strains
B. Concussion
C. Fractures
D. Dislocation
____10. These are injuries that involve the stretching, partial tearing, or complete tearing of a tendon.
Strains are categorized as first, second, or third degree.
A. Strains
B. Concussion
C. Fractures
D. Dislocation

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 Lesson
Festival Dances
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Festival dances are cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by a
community of people sharing the same culture usually done in honor of a Patron Saint or in thanksgiving
of a bountiful harvest. Festival dances may be religious or secular in nature. But the best thing about
festivals is that they add to the merrymaking and festivities where they are celebrated, the reason why
they are called festival dances after all. Mostly are influenced by the coming of the Spaniards who
colonized us and brought Christianity in the country

What’s In

Activity 1: Let’s Practice

Directions: Fill in the space with the correct answer in relation to characteristics of
Festivals.

(1 and 2) What are the two types of festival? Give 1 example for items 1 and 2
1.

2.

Identify what type and name of festival is being

described in items 3-5.

3. Gathering of people

4. Mango Harvest

5. Celebration of a patron

What basic things do you need to prepare personally if you are to engage
in MVPA activities, in particular participating in festival dances?

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 What is It

Festival dances draw the people’s culture by portraying the people’s ways of life
through movements, costumes and implements inherent to their place of
origin. Some of the famous festivals in the country includes Sinulog of Cebu, Dinagyang of
Iloilo, Ati-atihan of Kalibo, Aklan, Buyogan and Lingayan of Leyte, Bangus of Dagupan,
T’nalak of South Cotabato, Masskara of Bacolod City, Bambanti of Isabela, and Kadayawan
of Davao. Many others, especially from Luzon, are now paving their way to join the country’s
festival of festivals, the Aliwan Fiesta which is done in the month of April. Filipinos do festivals
primarily to celebrate. There are a multitude of reasons for this reason. We celebrate our unity
amidst the diversity of cultures and we celebrate our industry bringing about a bountiful
harvest. Festivals have been a consistent crowd-producing activity leading to upliftment of a
community’s economy due to its tourism and entertainment value. Basically, festivals are a
form of entertainment that attract foreign and domestic tourists to visit a place eventually
leading to the elevation of the Filipino’s quality of life. Whatever festival we celebrate, be it
done to honor a religious icon or celebrate our industry. Festival dances are a reflection of the
unity of the Filipino community that despite the economic, social, environmental, cultural and
political challenges we face every day, there can be no other race more resilient than ours.

Festivals as mentioned earlier may either be religious, in honor of a certain religious

icon or secular or non-religious, in thanksgiving or celebration of people’s industry and
bountiful harvest. The following are some of the said festivals:

RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS

Name of Festival Place of Origin Figure Honoured Month Celebrated

Sinulog Cebu City Sto. Niño January
Dinagyang Iloilo City Sto. Niño January
Ati-atihan Kalibo, Aklan Sto. Niño January
Longganisa Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Saint Paul January
Pintados de Pasi Passi City, Iloilo Sto. Niño March
Pattarradday Santiago City Señor San Tiago May
Kinabayo Dapitan City James the Great July
Sangyaw Tacloban City Sto. Niño July
Peñafrancia Bicol Virgin Mary September
Higantes Angono, Rizal Saint Clement November

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 SECULAR/ NON- RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS

Name of Festival Place of Origin Industry Month

Bambanti Isabela Scarecrow (farming) January
Panagbenga Baguio City Flower Industry February
Ibon Ebon Pampanga Migratory Birds February
Balayong Puerto Princesa City Cherry blossom March
Mango Iba, Zambales Mango Industry April
Bangus Dagupan, Pangasinan Milkfish Industry April to May
Mammangui Iligan City Corn Industry May
Ammungan Nueva Vizcaya Gathering of Tribes May
Binatbatan Vigan, Ilocos Sur Weaving Industry May
Baragatan Palawan Gathering of People June
T'nalak South Cotabato Tinalak Cloth Weaving July
Masskara Bacolod City Mask (Sugar Industry) October

• Why is there a need for festivals? festival dances?

• How do you think can festival dances help you in enhancing your fitness?
• What value do festival dances develop in community fitness?

If you are planning to participate in these group dances, take note that injuries may
occur when a person engages in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA). Dancing is
a vigorous activity. Some people get injured when they are not in proper condition. No
proper warm-up and stretching before you dance or exercise can also lead to injuries.

The most common injuries are:

• Sprain is a tear of ligament fibers, muscles or tendons supporting a joint. This

can occur when a joint is extended beyond its normal range of movement. A
sprain may involve a small number of fibers through to a complete rupture. In
extreme circumstances, the fibers of the ligament, muscle or tendon may
remain intact and rip from the bone.

• Contusion or bruise is bleeding into the soft tissue. It is caused by a direct

blow from another person, an implement or an object. A bruise can occur to any
soft tissue of the body.

• Concussion is caused by a direct blow to the head. Depending on the severity

of the concussion, injury can cause varying levels of impairment of brain
function. Concussions are categorized as mild (grade 1), moderate (grade 2), or
severe (grade 3) depending upon symptoms.

• Dislocation occurs when the ball of a joint is forced out of its socket (i.e. arm
forced out of the shoulder joint).A dislocation must be reset by proper medical
professional
• Fracture is a break, crack, or shattering of a bone. In closed fractures, the
broken bone does not pierce the skin, while in open fractures, the broken bone
breaks the skin's surface

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 • Strains are injuries that involve the stretching, partial tearing, or complete
tearing of a tendon. Strains are categorized as first, second, or third degree.
Chronic strains are injuries that gradually build up from overuse or repetitive
stress. Kinds of Injury Acute injuries occur suddenly when or exercising.
Sprained ankles, strained backs, and fractured hands are acute injuries. Signs
of an acute injury include:

✓ Sudden, severe pain.

✓ Swelling.
✓ Not being able to place weight on a leg, knee, ankle, or foot.
✓ An arm, elbow, wrist, hand, or finger that is very tender.
✓ Not being able to move a joint as normal.
✓ Extreme leg or arm weakness.
✓ A bone or joint that is visibly out of place. Chronic injuries happen after
you dance a sport or exercise for a long time. Signs of a chronic injury
include:
✓ Pain when you dance.
✓ Pain when you exercise, or dance.
✓ A dull ache when you rest.
✓ Swelling

The following factors are common among dancers who have injury:

1. Poor body alignment and technique. The anatomical alignment and

technique of the dancer are some of the intrinsic factors that are commonly
associated with injury. Dance requires moving the limbs in a controlled and
precise manner. These movements are anchored to the trunk, which means
that the trunk should be stable and the spine is aligned and low trunk
stability can lead to uncoordinated movements, which predispose an
individual to injury.

2. Excessive training duration and intensity. Excessive training and limited

recovery impairs the ability to heal and repair damaged issues. Intense
technique training will most likely lead to microscopic injury to the
musculoskeletal structures due to repetitive loading. Without proper rest and
sufficient nutrition, the body is not able to rebuild the tissues and this
predisposes the dancer to a severe injury. An abrupt increase in training
intensity will also lead to this scenario.

3. Hard dance floor. The floor is where dancers rehearse and perform. An
optimal dance floor should be able to absorb the impact that is generated by
the performer. A hard floor does not help in dissipating the impact and returns
the force to the dancer. The repetitive shock absorbed by the foot would
eventually damage the foot or other parts of the lower extremity.

4. Poor shoe design. Footwear corrects foot mechanics and reduce the impact
on the foot. A shoe that does not fit properly or has insufficient shock
absorption will significantly contribute to injury risk. Furthermore, some
materials used on the soles do not offer sufficient traction on the floor and this
could lead to slips and falls.

5. Muscle imbalance. Muscle imbalance is an uncoordinated muscle action

because of uneven strength between muscle groups. This is attributed to
various factors such as anatomy, technique, and past injury.
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 The following are some basic steps to prevent injury in Moderate to Vigorous Physical
Activity (MVPA):

• Develop a fitness plan that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training

and flexibility. This will help decrease your chance of injury

• Alternate exercising different muscle groups and exercise every other day.

• Cool down properly after exercise or dance. It should take two times as long as
you’re warm up.

• Stay hydrated. Drink water to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat
stroke.

• Stretching exercises can improve the ability of muscles to contract and

perform, reducing the risk for injury. Each stretch should start slowly until
you reach a point of muscle tension. Stretching should not be painful. Aim to
hold each stretch for up to 20 seconds.

• Use the right equipment or gear and wear shoes that provide support and that
may correct certain foot problems that can lead to injury.

• Learn the right techniques to perform your dance.

• Rest when tired. Avoid exercise when you are tired or in pain.

Aside from the injury prevention techniques mentioned above, there are also some
personal safety protocols that we need to consider before and after dancing or doing
moderate to vigorous physical activities. Some of the personal safety protocols are as follows:

What to bring?
• Water
• Extra clothes
• Towels and caps

What to do?

• Prepare yourself. Know your limits so as not to overwork your body.

Overworking your body might put your life to a threat.

• Drink a lot of water. Do not wait to feel thirsty. If you know have sweat a lot
already drink water immediately.

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 • Change clothes. Do not let the wet cloth dry up in your body. • Use towel. Use
towel to wipe out excessive sweating.

Remember this:

When the body does not have enough fluid needed to function normally, it is
dehydrated. This happens when lost body fluid are not replaced. Dehydration causes a
person to have a dry thirsty mouth, become fatigued, have less urine yield with dark color,
and in severe case, unconsciousness.

The usual causes of dehydration are hot weather condition, too much perspiration,
high fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and excessive exercise without taking in enough fluid. To
nurse dehydration, the body will need to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes.

Drink at least eight glasses of water a day and up to 12 glasses during summer
months. Hydration is also the soundest way to prevent dehydration. Prevention is better
than cure, and the ways to prevent dehydration include the intake of adequate fluids, watery
fruits and vegetables and avoiding hot environment.

The following are terminologies that you might experience if we opt to observe personal
safety protocols during Moderate to vigorous physical activities.

• Dehydration- Dehydration happens when the fluid in your body is used or lost
more than the fluid you drink or intake. If your body does not have enough water
or fluid to do its normal functions, hence, you get dehydrated. Anyone may
become dehydrated, as to the people who are more at risk, young ones or
children and the older adults are more at risk.

• Overexertion- This refers to the pressure one puts in himself or herself, too
much pressure that leads to a simple discomfort that might extend to a more
serious injury.

• Hypothermia- It usually happens when the body easily loses temperature. A

person suffers hypothermia when his or her body temperature drops below 35
degrees Celsius.

 Hyperthermia- the opposite of hypothermia. It happens when the body

temperature rises up significantly beyond the normal temperature which is 37
degrees Celsius. Hyperthermia like hypothermia can threaten life too.

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 What’s More

Activity: My NOTE
Directions: You are a participant in a secular festival dance (e.g., Baragatan Festival).
What reminders will you give yourself in terms of personal safety protocol to avoid injuries
in MVPA. List down eight (8) specific rules.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

What factors did you consider in coming up with your set of rules and
why?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Apply Safety

. Directions: You will be participating as a member of a competing street dance group in

the Balayong Festival. What actions will you take to ensure a successful and safe
participation?

Activity Before After Reason why

1. Individual dance
step practice

2. Group dance step

practice

3. General
Rehearsal

4. Actual Festival
Performance

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 Assessment

Directions: Read and understand the sentences carefully. Write the correct answer on the
blank before the number.
1. What can occur when a joint is extended beyond its normal range of movement?
A. Bruise C. Dislocation
B. Concussion D. Sprain

2. Which of the following is a break, crack, or shattering of a bone?

A. Concussion C. Fracture
B. Dislocation D. Strain

3. What will occur when the ball of a joint is forced out of its socket?
A. Bruise C. Dislocation
B. Contusion D. Sprain

4. When can a person suffer from hypothermia?

A. when the body easily loses temperature C. when the body maintains temperature
B. when the body increases temperature D. when the body doesn’t sweat

5. Which is NOT a basic step to prevent injury in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity?
A. Cool down properly after exercise or dance
B. Drink water to prevent dehydration
C. Learn the right techniques to perform your dance
D. Overexert effort to quickly learn dance steps

6. Which are injuries that involve the stretching, partial tearing, or complete tearing of a
tendon?
A. Contusion C. Sprain
B. Dislocation D. Strain

7. You are the first to arrive at the dance hall. Upon turning the light on you discovered
that there are wet spots and clutter around. What should be your appropriate
action?
A. Declutter and wipe off wet spots for general safety
B. Ignore it and continue practicing since it’s not your fault.
C. Rely on the arrival of a janitor
D. Wait for others to arrive and notice it.
8. Which of the following is a secular festival?
A. Ati-atihan Festival C. Longganisa Festival
B. Dinagyang Festival D. Baragatan Festival

9. What re the two types of festivals?

A. Religious and Ocular C. Religious and Secular
B. Religious and Pecular D. Religious and Sectoral

10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-religious dances or festivals?

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 A. Celebration of harvest C. Thanksgiving
B. Celebration of industry D. Dance in honor of an icon

Answer Key

Pre-test What’s More What I have learned Post test

1. A 1. C 1. Scoliosis 1. D
2. D 2. D 2. Stunted growth 2. C
3. B 3. B 3. Blister 3. C
4. C 4. F 4. Obesity 4. A
5. A 5. A 5. Otitis Media 5. D
6. C 6. D
7. B 7. A
8. D 8. D
9. C 9. C
10. A 10. D

References
Online Resources
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