General Overview A challenging fitness activity that combines exercise and dance movements Can be done in large group, but is an individual activity

Is is Really a Lifetime Activity? Fun way to be active Ages: Anyone capable of psychomotor movement Encourages physical fitness

Secondary P.E.? Fights Childhood Obesity Fun for students Can Learn concepts such as FITT principle and 5 Fitness Components

Core Content PL-8-LPW-U-5 –Students will understand that regular participation in health-related, physical activity supports the goals of fitness and a healthier lifestyle throughout life.

How Can It Be Implemented? Incorporate new skills everyday Give students opportunity to create workout session of their own

Terminology Shoulder Shrug Slide Box-Step Lunge Head Roll Warm-Up Cool-Down Counts Routine

Rules Keep hands, legs, and any other objects to yourself Follow instructions of the teacher Keep up to the best of your ability with the instructor Push yourself, but not to the point of passing out. Stop and get water if you can’t go on. Leave enough space for all students to move around.

Safety Medical History Surface Participation Techniques Water Clothing and Shoes

Basic Skills and Sequence Punches: Jab, Upper cut, Side Kicks: Front, Side, Roundhouse, Back, Knee Jab Locomotor: Grapevine, Slide, Charleston Step Use Your Imagination!

Equipment Sound System Authorized Music Mirrors (not necessary, but useful) Soft But Firm and Secure Floor Surface Accessibility to Water