PHYSICAL fitness plays a significant role in the holistic development of learners. It contributes not only to their physical well-being but also to their mental, emotional, and social growth. In today’s educational landscape, many learners spend extended periods engaged in sedentary activities, resulting in reduced physical activity and increased health concerns. Schools, therefore, are challenged to provide innovative and engaging strategies that promote active lifestyles among learners.
Dance exercises have emerged as an effective and enjoyable form of physical activity that combines movement, music, and creativity. Unlike traditional exercise routines, dance exercises encourage active participation through rhythmic movements that improve cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, coordination, balance, and muscular strength. Moreover, dance activities foster self-expression, confidence, teamwork, discipline, and appreciation of culture and the arts.
Research has shown that integrating dance exercises into school programs can enhance learners’ motivation to participate in physical activities. The enjoyable nature of dance helps reduce stress and anxiety while promoting positive attitudes toward health and fitness. Dance exercises also provide opportunities for learners of varying abilities to engage in meaningful physical activity, making them an inclusive intervention for diverse school populations. (chatgpt).
SDO Bohol conducted a division-led training program on the Revised Values Education Curriculum for Grades 6.9, and 10, held at San Pascual Central Elementary School (SPCES) for grades 6 and 9, and San Pascual National Agricultural High School (SPNAHS) for grade 10. Learning Facilitators and the Program Management Team are so grateful for the wonderful hosting of Ubay 3 District with the leadership of Atty Bethuel Nunez, PSDS. SPCES is managed by CESP Rosario Fe Baluran and SPNAHS SSP Dr. Marietta B. Cempron.
ValEd and GMRC Team is so fortunate with Mr. Lenjun Vincent M. Boiser as part of the PMT for ValEd 10 for his willingness to extend extra effort for the production of the four Dance Exercises which could be used not only for physical health, but as well as for the cultural, patriotism concepts, and mental health.
“Pinoy Ako”, “Heaven is a Place on Earth”, “Ang Sarap Ang Saya Maging Isang Pilipino”, and “Kinabuhi Ko, Ampingan Ko” are provided with simple dance steps that could be used for learners and even teachers as part of their motivational songs. Dr. Grace A. Galolo provided dance steps for “Pinoy Ako” and “Heaven is a Place on Earth”, Dr. Madelyn T. Boyles for the song “Ang Sarap Ang Saya Maging Isang Pilipino”, Dr Joey G. Bitua with Jessa Valles and Judy Ann Torregosa for “Kinabuhi Ko Ampingan Ko”
