Rhythmic Activities

Cardiovascular Endurance

Ability of heart to provide oxygen to muscles during physical activity for prolonged period of time

Jazz Dance

American music marked by lively rhythms with unusual accents and often including melodies made up by musicians as they play.

Flow

continuity of movement (bound/free flowing)

energy

degree of muscular tension and use of energy while moving.

Aerobic Fitness Level

dependent upon the amount of oxygen which can be transported by the body to the working muscles, and the efficiency of the muscles to use that oxygen

Sliding

done by gliding on the floor, sideward or forward using the right and left foot alternately.

Rotating or encircling

done by moving a part of the body around axis

Stretching or extending

done by straightening or extending any part of the body from the joints

Skipping

done with a step and a hop using the same foot

Lifting or raising

elevating a part of the body, usually for the arms and legs

Rhythm

flow of sound or movement having regular accented beats a movement or activity in which some action repeats regularly

Modern Dance

form of dance developed by dancers interested in breaking from ballet traditions and expressing a more liberating form of movement, expresses complex emotions and abstract ideas

Dynamics

how a movement is done

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

integral part of the educational program, optimum development of an individual

Swinging

is a pendular movement below an axis

Size

magnitude of a body shape or movement; from small to large movements

Accent

movement or shape performed in such a way as to give emphasis.

Twisting

moving a part of the body around a long axis, usually for the head and body

Bending or Flexing

moving the muscles around a joint where two body parts meet

Running

moving with longer strides and in faster speed than walking

Pathways

patterns made as a dancer moves through the air or on the floor (straight, vertical, horizontal, zig-zag) -can be made with locomotor or non-locomotor

Levels

the vertical distance from the floor. Movements take place on three levels: high, middle or low and deep.

Non-Locomotors Movements

AXIAL MOVEMENT done in place.

Ceremonial (religion, celebration, ritual) Recreational (folk, social dancing, aerobic dance) Artistic (ballet, modern, narrative, tap, lyrical).

3 Main Forms of Dance

MOVEMENT

Can be defined as changing body locations or positions

Theme Variations Rondo Narrative

Choreographic Forms

CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE, BODY COMPOSITION, MUSCULAR STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, MUSCULAR ENDURANCE

Components of Health-related Fitness

AGILITY, BALANCE, COORDINATION, SPEED, POWER, REACTION TIME

Components of Skill-Related Fitness

"movement materials", connected into "phrases" and put together into a complete dance.

Dance is made up of--

Dances are created by combining locomotor and non-locomotor movements.

How is a dance created?

Mental Development

Learners acquire knowledge and understanding of rules and strategies of the games

DANCE

as with all the arts, has its own language, is a way of knowing and communicating

Culture and Dance

Nearly all cultures incorporate dance in some way. Dance is a major component of many cultures. Dance is often used to communicate or celebrate.

Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, Spiritual and Moral Development

Objectives of Physical Education

Ballet Tap Jazz Modern

Styles (characteristics of)

Elements, Choreographic Forms, Styles (characteristics of)

The Language of Dance

Muscular Strength

The amount of force a muscle can exert

FLEXIBILITY

The range of motion that is possible around a joint or joints.

BODY COMPOSITION

The relative amount of muscle, fat, bone, and other vital body parts. Lean Body Weight Fatty Tissue

Tempo

The speed with which a movement is performed

Locomotor Movement

This are done by moving the body from one place to another.

Ballet

a classic form of dance growing out of the French nobility. Its root is court dances.

Fitness

a condition in which an individual has sufficient energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy life.

Phrasing

a grouping and articulation of a group of notes

Physical Development

acquisition and development of physical skills, attained through regular exercises

Tap Dance

percussive dance form in which dancers produce sound by wearing shoes to which metal taps have been added, American dance form which concentrates on footwork and rhythm,

Social Development

promote the opportunity to be with other people. Develop positive and desirable traits like cooperation, sportsmanship, etc.

Emotional Development

provide opportunities for self expression and emotional mastery. Positive feeling toward physical activities

Spiritual Development

provide the development of inner self and soul. Students discover a personal meaning and purpose in life.

Walking

shifting one's weight from one foot to the other

Leaping

springing on one foot and landing on the other foot (wide stride).

Hopping

springing on one foot and landing on the same foot

Jumping

springing on one foot or both feet and landing on both feet.

Galloping

stepping on one foot and cutting the other, either sideward or forward.

Weight

strength (force) lightness of movement (heavy/light)

Syncopation

temporary accenting of a normally weak beat in music to vary the rhythm

Time Space Force

the 3 Elements

Muscular Endurance

the ability of your muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without tiring

AGILITY

the ability to change and control the direction and position of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid motion.

BALANCE

the ability to control or stabilize the body when a person is standing still or moving.

POWER

the ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the muscles.

SPEED

the ability to move your body or parts of your body swiftly.

REACTION TIME

the ability to reach or respond quickly to what you hear, see, or feel.

COORDINATION

the ability to use the senses together with body parts during movement.

SPACE

the area of space occupied by the dancer's body; includes direction, size, pathways, levels and shapes.

Shapes

the form created by the body's position in space.

Duration

the length of time a movement lasts: - a long time, short time or something in between

Pulse

the ongoing underlying beat

Time

the relationship of one movement or part of a movement to another, includes pulse, speed (or tempo), duration, rhythm, and phrases

Direction

which way a dancer faces or moves; Ex. forward, backward, sideways,