LEARNING MODULE

PE 1- Self- Testing Activities

I. Module 6 : Zumba Fitness

II. Introduction:

Physical Education as a part of educational system, is the pattern which

helps in the development of the potentials of an individual which enable them to
attain total fitness to serve as a guide in having a ―Good Life‖. The major goal of
physical education is fitness. Physical fitness is the ability to perform one’s daily
task efficiently without undue fatigue and with enough reserved energy.

Zumba is an exercise fitness program created by Colombian dancer and

choreographer Alberto "Beto" Pérez during the 1990s.[1] Zumba is a trademark
owned by Zumba Fitness, LLC. The Brazilian pop singer Claudia Leitte has become
the international ambassador to Zumba Fitness.

III. Topic: Zumba Fitness, Its benefits and Examples

IV. Time Frame: 8 Hours

V. Objectives:

a. Define zumba exercise

b. Trace the history of Zumba exercise
c. Perform basic zumba exercise routine
d. Appreciate the benefits of zumba exercise into our body

VI. Summary of the Topic:

Zumba is one of the most fun and versatile fitness crazes to come along in a
long time. Classes can be geared for just about any fitness level. Though most
Zumba involves high-impact moves like bouncing and jumping, it can be modified
to meet your needs.

Origin:

Zumba was founded in 1998 by Pérez in Cali, Colombia. Pérez, an aerobics instructor,
forgot to bring his regular music to his aerobics class. He happened to have cassette
tapes of Latin dance music—salsa and merengue—and danced to them instead, which
Pérez later taught as "Rumbacize".[3][4] In 2001, Pérez partnered with Alberto
Perlman and Alberto Aghion, and the trio released a series of fitness videos sold
via infomercial.[5] Insight Venture Partners and the Raine Group made an investment
in 2012.[6][7] The company expanded into class instruction and by 2015, according to
Perlman, there were 14 million Zumba students in 186 countries. [8]

Though the word "zumba" has several meanings in e.g. Castilian and Latin American
Spanish,[9][10] it is stated by Zumba Fitness, LLC to be a neologism that was expressly
created as a brand name.[11] The original name was "Rumbacize", a combination
of rumba (a Spanish word for "party" and various dances) and Jazzercize

Zumba choreography is composed using all or some of the sixteen core

steps. There are four basic rhythms: salsa, reggaeton, merengue and cumbia, and
each basic rhythm has four core steps

7 health benefits of Zumba

Why Zumba is a great alternative to traditional fitness programs:

 It’s fun. The more you enjoy your exercise routine, the more likely you are to
stick with it. Many people say they have so much fun dancing that they forget
they are actually exercising.

 Great for weight loss. Zumba is a powerful exercise with a 600 to 1,000-calorie
burn in just an hour.

 Tones your entire body. You may feel sore in places you never knew existed,
but it gets results. Zumba targets lots of different muscle groups at once
for total body toning.

 Boosts your heart health. You not only get aerobic benefits (it really gets your
heart rate up), you also get anaerobic benefits – the kind that help you
maintain a good cardiovascular respiratory system.

 Helps you de-stress. Turning your attention to dance, and away from the daily
grind, is a great way to relieve stress. Studies show that exercise is very
effective at reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration,
and enhancing overall cognitive function.

 Improves coordination. In Zumba, your arms and legs are generally moving in
different directions so it requires a good deal of coordination. Repeated practice
improves coordination and helps you feel more comfortable moving your body.

 Makes you happy. Every time you exercise, you release endorphins, which
trigger positive feelings throughout the body.
Zumba is a total-body cardio and aerobic workout, which provides a large calorie
consumption. A study shows that a person burns 300 to 900kcal with an hour-long
Zumba exercise.So, if a person successfully burns 500 calories in each day's
workout, then he/she can lose one pound of weight in a week as one pound of fat
contains about 3500 calories.

Because Zumba offers different options, proponents of the Zumba program claim
that it is safe for all ages, meaning that anyone from age 0 to 100 can participate in
this form of aerobic exercise.Some of the classes are specifically aimed at elderly
people, to help them build strength, improve motion and posture, and socialize.

Besides its high calorie burning benefit, Zumba can help lower the risk of heart
disease, reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, and increase good cholesterol.

VII. Learning Activity:

Activity :

Make you own routine of a zumba exercise. Capture a video in doing your routine
or capture a PICTURE while doing your Zumba exercise.

PRINT AND SUBMIT it to your PE teacher for the performance as evidence.

( Don’t forget to perform a Warm-up ( before) and Cooling down( After),part of your
video.

Wear an appropriate attire.

VIII: Evaluation: Briefly explain your answer.

1. How important is zumba exercise to you?

2. After doing your routine of zumba exercise,how do you feel?

3. What are the benefits of zumba exercise?

IX. Reference/s:

"Zumba Workout: Is it Truly an Effective Workout?". ACE Fitness. Retrieved 18

March2019.

^ "History of ZUMBA". 25 April 2016. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016.
Retrieved 8 January 2017.

Prepared by:

JAN CLAIRE MARY C. ARIENZA

PE Teacher

Checked by:

(Sgd) GERMANA A. ORZALES, Ph.D.

Dean of Teacher Education, Arts and Sciences