Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Preface………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. iii
UNIT I: Fundamentals of Folk Dancing……………………………….. 1

Lesson 1 History and General Classification of Philippine Folk Dances…. 1
Introduction to Philippine Folk Dances………………………………………………… 2
Values Derived from Studying Philippine Folk Dances…………………………. 2
Brief History of the Philippine Folk Dances………………………………………….. 3
Challenge Your Mind ……………………………………………………………………………. 5
Classification of Philippine Folk Dances……………………………………………….. 7
Descriptions…………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Characteristics of Philippine Folk Dances…………………………………………….. 9
Do’s in Folk Dancing…………………………………………………………………………….. 9
Challenge Your Mind ……………………………………………………………………………. 11

Lesson 2 Fundamental Dance Positions, Terms and Conditions……………. 13
Fundamental Positions of Arms in Folk Dancing………………………………….. 13
Fundamental Positions of the Feet in Folk Dancing………………………………. 15
Challenge Your Mind ……………………………………………………………………………. 17
Common Dance Terms Used in Folk Dancing………………………………………. 19
Key to System Counting……………………………………………………………………….. 21
Suggestions for Teaching Dance Steps…………………………………………………… 22

Lesson 3 Basic Dance Steps in the 24
Time Signature……………………………. 23
Basic Dance Steps in the 24
Time Signature…………………………………………… 23
Sample Dance Routine with Basic Dance Step in 24
Time Signature………. 25
Sample Dance Steps Routine in 24
Time Signature………………………………… 25
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 27
Self-Reflection on the Group Activity ……………………………………………………… 30

Lesson 4 Basic Dance Steps in the 34
Time Signature……………………………. 31
Basic Dance Steps in the 34
Time Signature…………………………………………… 31
Sample Dance Routine with the Combination of Basic Dance Step
in 34
Time Signature………………………………………………………………………. 32
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Self-Reflection on the Group Activity ……………………………………………………… 38

Lesson 5 Suggested Philippine Folk Dances with 24
Time Signature………. 39
Challenge Your Mind ……………………………………………………………………………. 49
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 50
Self-Reflection on the Group Activity……………………………………………………. 53
Suggested Philippine Folk Dances with 34
Time Signature…………………….. 55
Challenge Your Mind ……………………………………………………………………………. 63
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 64
Self-Reflection on the Group Activity ……………………………………………………… 67

Lesson 6 Quarterly Examination……………………………………………………….. 69
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 71

Unit I I: Ballroom/Social Dances……………………………………… 75

Lesson 7 History, Dance Terms, Holds, Positions and Formation………….. 75
History…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 75
Common Dance Terms, Holds and Positions in Ballroom Dancing………. 76
Proper Posture While Dancing……………………………………………………………… 77
Reminders to Good Posture………………………………………………………………….. 78
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 83

Lesson 8 Suggested Ballroom Dances…………………………………………………. 87
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 91

Lesson 9 Suggested Ballroom Dances…………………………………………………. 93
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 97

Lesson 10 Suggested Ballroom Dances…………………………………………………. 101
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 105
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 106
Self-Reflection on the Group Activity ……………………………………………………… 109

Lesson 11 Cheer Dance and Hip Hop…………………………………………………… 111
Basic Steps and Sample Routine of Cheer Dance…………………………………… 112
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 117

Lesson 12 Festival Dances…………………………………………………………………… 119
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 121

Lesson 13 Quarterly Examination ……………………………………………………….. 123
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 125

Unit I I I: Basic Swimming……………………………………………. 127

Lesson 14 Basic Swimming………………………………………………………………….. 127
Introduction to Basic Swimming…………………………………………………………… 127
The Do’s and Don’ts in Swimming Class……………………………………………….. 134
Terminologies in Swimming…………………………………………………………………. 135
Swimming Facilities …………………………………………………………………………….. 136
The Olympic and FINA Standard Pool Measurements
and Specifications of the Trace Aquatic Center……………………………… 138
The Measurement and Specification Diagram of a Swimming Pool………. 140
Proper Swimming Attire and Equipment………………………………………………. 142
Swimming Equipment and Training Aids……………………………………………… 142
Challenge Your Mind ……………………………………………………………………………. 147

Lesson 15 Skills in Basic Swimming…………………………………………………….. 149
Two Basic Entries in the Water/Adjustment to Water……………………………. 149
Challenge Your Mind ……………………………………………………………………………. 153
Basic Skills, Techniques and Drills in Swimming………………………………….. 155
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 163

Lesson 16 Skills in Basic Swimming (Continuation)……………………………… 165
Basic Skills, Techniques and Drills in Swimming (Continuation)………….. 165
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 181

Unit IV: Mountaineering………………………………………………. 183

Lesson 17 Mountaineering………………………………………………………………….. 183
History of Mountaineering……………………………………………………………………. 183
Objectives…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 185
Terminologies……………………………………………………………………………………….. 185
Equipment……………………………………………………………………………………………. 187
Mountaineering Equipment/Gear…………………………………………………………. 188

Lesson 18 Backpacking……………………………………………………………………….. 193
Brief History of Backpacking………………………………………………………………… 193
Equipment in Backpacking…………………………………………………………………… 194
On the Trail………………………………………………………………………………………….. 195
Campsites……………………………………………………………………………………………… 196
Hypothermia………………………………………………………………………………………… 196
Heat Stress……………………………………………………………………………………………. 197
Fundamental Skills and Techniques………………………………………………………. 197

Lesson 19 Orienteering………………………………………………………………………. 199
Brief History of Orienteering………………………………………………………………… 199
Objectives…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 200
Values…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 201
Equipment Imitations…………………………………………………………………………… 201
Location……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 202
Date………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 203
Distance……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 203
Direction………………………………………………………………………………………………. 203
Elevation………………………………………………………………………………………………. 203
Natural-terrain features………………………………………………………………………… 203
Other features……………………………………………………………………………………….. 203
Compass……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 204
Types of compasses……………………………………………………………………………….. 204
Training………………………………………………………………………………………………… 207
Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………………………. 208
Challenge Your Skills …………………………………………………………………………….. 209
Sample Orienteering Lead-up Games……………………………………………………. 209

Lesson 20 Culminating Activities………………………………………………………… 211
Suggested Culminating Activities:…………………………………………………………. 211
REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………………. 213