Physical Education

• ball

  • was mostly intended for dancing.
• ballroom

  • where the dances were held.
• ballroom dance

  • literally refers to a dance done in a ballroom.
• minuet

  • lively dance in 3/4 time signature done in small steps.
• International Standard Dances

  • also known as European, modern, and modern ballroom dance.
  • These were standardized in Europe and eventually spread worldwide.
  • partners should always be in a "closed hold position."
• Waltz

  • derived from an old German word walzen, which means "to turn, to roll, or to glide."
  • written in 2/4 time signature.
  • started in the suburbs of Vienna and in the alpine regions of Austria.
• Tango

  • this dance originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was originally known as a sensual ballroom dance.
  • Was one persecuted for its "obscenity."
  • was then called Baile con Corte, which means "a dance with the rest"
  • performed in 2/4 time signature.
• Foxtrot

  • was created by an actor named Harry Fox in 1914 and was originally danced with big band (vocal) music.
  • Characterized by its long and continuous flowing movements with the rhythm in 4/4 time signature.
• Quickstep

  • was originally a foxtrot but is performed quickly
  • originated in the suburbs of New York during the WWI
  • an energetic, fast-paced dance combined with jumps and kicks with quick steps and syncopated rhythms.
  • Played in 4/4 time signature.
• Viennese Waltz

  • also known as Wiener Walzer in German
  • first ballroom dance to execute the "close hold position"
  • was danced to the tune of the Nachtanz in Bavaria, Germany.
  • rotary in nature, wherein chain steps are used in shifting directions while continuously turning in a clockwise or counterclockwise manner.
  • danced in 2/4 time signature.
• International Latin Dances

  • originated in Latin America
  • partner dance wherein traits such as expressiveness, intensity, energy, and sensuality were obvious.
  • partners perform in quick-paced rhythms and playful movements.
• Cha-cha

  • originating from Cuba
  • inspired by a slow version of mambo called "triple mambo" or a mambo with guiro (a percussion instrument).
  • first introduced in Britain in 1952 and in 1954, it reached the US.
  • written in cut time with 4/4 time signature.
• Samba

  • originated in Brazil during 19th century.
  • The word is derived from the Angolan term semba, which means "invitation to dance".
  • Danced in 2/4 time signature.
• Rumba

  • comes from the word rumbear, which means "going to parties, dancing, and having a good time."
  • rhythm used were influenced by African music, although the development of rumba took place in Cuba, upon the import of African slavesduring the 16th century.
  • variations of rumba: son, danzon, Cuban bolero, guaracha
  • dance music is in 4/4 time signature.
• Paso Doble

  • portrays the Spanish Bullfight
  • male represents the matador and the woman as the matador's cape.
  • was created in France as they tried to choreograph the Spanish bullfight.
  • the term paso doble is translated as "double step."
  • believed to have got its name from a military march known as paso redoble, which was done in 2/4 time signature.
  • this dance is also known as "the dance of the master."
• Jive

  • influenced by dances such as boogie, jitterbug, bebop, rock and roll, and Lindy hop.
  • described by high lift of the knees, upbeat steps, and swinging hipmotion.
  • Danced in 2/4 time signature.
• sepak takraw

  • came from Malaysia, particularly in Malacca or Melaka.
  • was known as sepak raga (sepak means kick, raga refers to rattan ball) during the 15th century.
• Thais: sepak takraw

  Myanmar: ching long

  Indonesia: Sepak Rago

  Laos: Kator

  Philippines: sipa
• Changes to the game were made during the visit of King George V in Negeri Sembilan, where it was played in a badminton court.
• First official competition of sepak takraw was held on May 16, 1965.
• • In 1965, the game was officially named sepak takraw, where it was included in the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games
• Asian Sepak Takraw Federation

  • governing body of sepak takraw.
• • In 1992, the International Sepak Takraw Federation was established.
• • In the 1990 Asian Games, sepak takraw was included in the official games.
• • Rattan or Synthetic Balls should have 12 holes and 20 intersections, approximately 12.7 centimeters in diameter with a circumference of 42-44 cm for men and 43-45 cm for women.
• • The net should be from 0.7 m to 6.1 m in length. The height of the net is 1.52 m for men and 1.42 m for women.
• The court should be 13.4 m by 6.1 m, almost the same size as the doubles badminton court.
• Tekong

  Serves the ball
• Killer

  • the striker, blocks any incoming spikes.
• Feeder

  • the setter; sets the ball to give the killer the opportunity of a strike.
• Basic Skills in Sepak Takraw

  • Inside Kick
  • Outside Kick
  • Knee or thigh Kick
  • Header
• During the early 20th century, students from Yale University, began to toss the metal pie containers that came from the nearby Frisbie Pie Company.
• • In 1948, Walter Frederick Morrison initially made a realistic flying saucer using pie tins and paint cans.
  • He perfected the design of the Morrison Flying Saucer
• • In 1968, Joey Silver introduced Ultimate Frisbee in Colombia Highschool, and the very first game was played by players from Rutgers University and Princeton University, in which Rutgers University won.
• • In 1975, it was included in the National Collegiate Championships, wherein Rutgers University won the game once again.
• • In 1976, the National Ultimate Frisbee Championships was held.
• • The official disc weighs 175 grams.
• • The size of the playing field is 64 m x 37 m, with an end zone of 22-23 m.
• Basic Skills in ultimate frisbee:

  1. Throwing

  • Forehand Throw
  • Backhand Throw

  2. Catching