1. Physical Fitness: Zumba
By: Vanessa Almquist
ECD 4
Fresno Pacific University

2. National, State or District Standards to be addressed
Standard 4 - Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Participates daily in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Monitor using a pedometer.
Engage in various activities that develop muscular strength, ranging from exercises to climbing.
Understand how warm up and cool down activities prevent injuries.
Balance1.2
Show increasing balance control while moving in different directions and when transitioning from one movement or position to another.
Loco motor Skills 2.1
Walk with balance, oppositional arm movements, and relatively narrow base of support (space between feet).
Standard 2 – The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactic related to movement and performance

3. Background Information
Students will learn the concept of the dance activity Zumba.
Students will go over where the dance originates from and how it was created by a Colombian dancer and choreographer.
I will then give examples of general Zumba moves.
We will go over counting, and applying the steps to the counts.
We will continue to go over the moves, allowing students to get a hang of the moves
Once we have gotten the moves down, we will then play the song Waka, Waka (This Time For Africa) By Shakira.

4. 4-6 Children Ages 4-11 years old
Group
4-6 Children Ages 4-11 years old

5. Objective
During our Zumba activity, children will learn and develop the following:
Coordination Skills
Endurance
Muscle Strength
Communicating
Where Zumba originates from
The importance of physical fitness

6. Materials Radio AUX Cord Song: Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)
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7. Procedure
Review :
Students will be provided with the basic information on where Zumba comes from, the movements of Zumba, and the importance of Physical Fitness.

8. Presentation
Students will watch the video from YouTube and see examples of Zumba moves
Teacher will then have students stand up, students and teacher will then do a quick stretch to warm up our body.

9. Presentation Students and teacher will watch a Zumba video
Students will be able to ask any questions or concerns.
Students will go over proper movements
Students will line up outside facing teacher.
The Teacher will explain the importance of warming up before fully participating in the activity.
Students will do the warm-up exercises which include stretching legs, arms and body. After warm up stretches, students will jog around the grassy area for 10 minutes, walking is allowed during jogging time to meet needs of all students.
Students will take a small break to rest and drink water.
Teacher will demonstrate how to do specific Zumba moves
Give students plenty of time to practice back and forth, getting used to different movements
Take a break to rest and drink water.
Teacher will ask questions regarding the lesson to see if students are understanding the concepts.

10. Giving instruction

11. Discussion question Where Zumba originates from
Different songs they can do Zumba to
Why Zumba contributes to Physical Fitness

12. EVIDENCE LEARNING
At the end of the activity, students will learn the concept Physical Fitness and how Zumba can contribute to a healthy lifestyle and be physically fit.

13. NEXT STEPS MEETING THE OBJECTIVES
INSTEAD OF DOING THIS ACTIVITY INSIDE, I WOULD TRY TO DO THE ACTIVITY DURING THE OUTSIDE TIME. SO WE WOULD HAVE MORE ROOM TO MOVE AND MORE CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE.

14. REFLECTION
WHEN FIRST INTRODUCING TO THE CHILDREN WHAT WE WOULD BE DOING, THEIR EXCITEMENT WENT THRU THE ROOF AND THEY ALL WERE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING.
I DID NOT THINK I WOULD GET A LOT OF CHILDREN THAT WANTED TO PARTICIPATE, SO THAT RESULTED IN HAVING TO DO THE ACTIVITY INDOORS, NEXT TIME I WOULD DO IT OUTSIDE AND HAVE MORE TEACHERS INVOLVED.
BECAUSE WE HAD TO DO THE ACTIVITY INDOORS, IT DIDN’T ALLOW FOR EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE AT THE SAME TIME, RESULTING IN A LITTLE BIT OF MADNESS, WITH EVERYONE WANTING TO DO THE DANCE MOVES AT ONCE.

15. REFERENCES
California Preschool Learning Foundations: Volume 2. (2010). Sacramento, California: California Department of Education.
Pangrazi, R. & Beighle, A. (2013). Dynamic physical education for elementary school children 17th Edition. New York: Pearson Education, Inc.
W. (2012, March 23). Zumba kids Waka waka. Retrieved April 25, 2017, from