CRT LEARNING MODULE

Course Code PE02

Course Title RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES

Units 2

Module Title Fundamentals of Movement

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HOW TO USE THIS DIGITIZED LEARNING MODULE

Welcome to the module in Physical Education. This module contains

training materials and activities for you to complete this module.

The Unit of Competency “ Physical Education (RYTHMIC

ACTIVITIES)” covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required as part
of the competencies.

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order

to complete each learning outcome of the module. Each of the learning
outcomes is provided with Modules. Follow these activities on your own
and answer the self-check at the end of each learning outcome. You may
remove a blank answer sheet at the end of each module (or get the
answer sheets from the online facilitator) to write the answers for each
self-check. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for
assistance.

This will be the source of Information for you to acquire knowledge and
skill in this particular trade independently and at your own pace, with
minimum supervision of help from your instructor.

 Work through all the information and complete the activities in each
section. Read Modules and complete self-check. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.
 Most probably your facilitator will be your supervisor or manager.
Your online facilitator will support and correct you.
 Your facilitator will tell you about the important things you need
consider when you are completing activities and it is important that
you listen and take notes.
 You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice
on the job. Make sure you practice new skills during regular work

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 shifts. This way you will improve both your speed and memory and
also your confidence.
 Talk to more experienced classmates and ask for their guidance. You
may join the forum sessions for question and answer at the Facebook
(FB) GroupWhen you are ready, ask your facilitator to watch you
online via Zoom or Google Meet to perform the activities outlined in
this module. In the absence of internet, you may record yourself
using mobile phones to be sent later at the school for checking.
 Ask your facilitator work through the activities: ask for written
feedback on your progress. Your facilitator keeps feedback/pre-
assessment reports for this reason. When you have successfully
completed each element, ask the facilitator to mark on the reports
that you are ready for assessment.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Use this module with care. Do not write anything on this module. Do
not put unnecessary marks on any part of the material.
2. Damaged, or lost modules will be charged at your expense.
3. Upon finishing this module, kindly return with your quizzes, activity
outputs in long plastic envelope (clear) with Name, Grade and Track.
4. Read and comprehend the directions for every lessons, exercises and
other activities.
5. Observe honesty in answering the tests and exercises.
6. Try to finish a given activity before proceeding to the next.
7. Allot 3-5 hours per week per subject to read lessons, answer the
exercises and do assignments and output.

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 Contents of this Learning Module

No. Module Topic Code

Title

2 PHYSICAL - Fundamentals Module 2.1

EDUCATION of Movement

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 MODULE CONTENT

MODULE TITLE : Fundamentals of Movement

MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module covers the knowledge about Fundamentals of
Movement.

Number of Hours:
2 hours

CHAPTER LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of this module you MUST be able to:
1. Identify the fundamental dance steps.
2. Promote emotional freedom.
3. Develop a balanced and well-coordinated body.

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 MODULE 2.1
Fundamental Movements

FUNDAMENTAL DANCE POSITIONS

There are five fundamental or basic positions in dance that are

commonly termed as 1st position, 2nd position, 3rd position, 4th position,
and 5th position of the feet and arms.

1st position

Feet: Heels close together, toes apart with an angle of about 45 degrees.

Arms: Both arms raised in a circle in front of chest with the finger tips
about an inch apart.

2nd position

Feet: Feet apart sideward of about a pace distance.

Arms: Both raised sideward with a graceful curve at shoulder level.

3rd position

Feet: Heel of one foot close to in-step of other foot.

Arms: One arm raised in front as in 2nd position; other arm raised upward.

4th position

Feet: One foot in front of other foot of a pace distance.

Arms: One arm raised in front as in 1st position; other arm raised
overhead.

5th position

Feet: Heel of front foot close to big toe of rear foot.

Arms: Both arms raised overhead.

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The Basic Natural Movements:

1. Locomotor movements

Are those that move the body in space in any direction with the feet as the
moving base.

Examples: walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping,

galloping and sliding

2. Non-locomotor

Are those in which various parts of the body move in space with a fixed
base. The base may be standing, kneeling, sitting or lying.

Non-locomotor movements:

1. Flexion--- Bending or shortening of a body part occurring at a joint.

2. Extension—Turning, twisting or circling

3. Pendular---- Swinging/ swaying arms forward, backward or sideward.

4. Percussive—Striking and hitting: pushing and pulling.

5. Vibratory----- Shaking and beating.

6. Sustained---- A slow, smooth flowing movement with a balance of

movement throughout the entire series.

7. Suspended--- A sharp movement followed by a series of slow or

prolonged movements until a peak is reached.

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