Physical Education is designed to provide adolescents with knowledge and skills needed
to
engage in physically active, healthy lifestyle throughout life.
Lifetime Physical Activity
Line and Social Dance
Description:
This learning segment is a basic introduction to rhythmic movement as a
way to feel good physically, be mentally stimulated, develop self-esteem and to interact
with others in a social situation. It is an opportunity to experience lifetime fitness
through
social and recreational dance.
Outcomes: As a result of participation in this learning segment, students will be able
to:
1. develop skills in working together.
2. develop fitness awareness through the lifetime activity of dance.
3. develop appreciation of dance as an art form.
Country Kick:
1-2 Touch R toe to R and return
3-4 Touch L toe to L and return
1-2 Step forward with R foot and turn 1/2 turn
3-4 Step forward with R foot and turn 1/2 turn
(You have just pivoted on your L foot and are back where you started)
1-4 Walk forward R, L, R and kick left
1-4 Back with L, R, L, touch R
Hop 1/4 turn to left
Start Dance over
Macarena
All movements begin on the right side and repeat on the left side of body.
Palm Down R and L
Palm Up R and L
Cross touch left shoulder with right hand.
Cross touch right shoulder with left hand
Touch behind head R and L
Cross touch left front of hip with right hand
Cross touch right front of hip with left hand
Touch hips R and L
Quarter turn left and clap
Start Dance over
I have modified the swing of the hips because of parents complaints. Return to
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