Community Fitness

What is Community Fitness?

• It is the state of good health of the entire

community usually attained through nutrition,
physical activities and exercise.
Social Dances
• To promote social community fitness, your physical activities
must involve the community as well.
• Dancing is one activity that can be done individually, with a
partner, or in groups.
• Dance is an art that involves movement through rhythm and
is oftentimes accompanied by a music.
Classification of Dances
• Social Dance – a dance which is intended for socialization
and to get to know other people who are present in a social
event.
• Ballroom Dance – a social and partner dance, which is
enjoyed socially and competitively because of its
entertainment aspect.
Classification of Dances
• Festival Dance
• Ceremonial Dance
• Occupational Dance
• Courtship Dance
• War Dance
• Interpretative Dance or Creative Dance
Why should you be involved in dancing?
• Dancing keeps both the body and the brain active
• Dancing helps you learn about your body
• Dancing offers insights of other cultures
• Dancing leads to new career opportunities
• Dancing offers a creative outlet for people to express their
personalities
What are the health benefits of dancing?
• Improved condition of your heart and lungs
• Improved muscular strength, endurance, and moto fitness
• Improved muscle tone and strength
• Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
• Better coordination, agility and flexibility
• Improved balance
• Improved general and psychological well-being
Skill-related Fitness Components Essential in
Dancing
• Balance
• Coordination
• Strength
Heat Exhaustion
• It is a condition categorized by substantial sweating and
quick pulses due to body overheat.
First Aid Treatment for Heat Exhaustion
• Make sure that you move the person out of the sun and find a
shady location.
• Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly
• Loosen or remove the person’s clothing
• Give the person cold water to drink
• Keep the person’s body cool by spraying or sponging with
cold water
First Aid Treatment for Heat Exhaustion
• Monitor the person carefully because it may lead to heat
stroke.
• Bring the person to the nearest hospital.