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Health Optimizing
Physical
Education
Quarter 2 – Module
5: Cheerdance
Health Optimizing Physical Education Grade 12
Quarter 2 - Module 5: Cheerdance
First Edition, 2020

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Health Optimizing
Physical
Education
Quarter 2 – Module
5: Cheerdance
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on
any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this
material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn!

Cheerdance is one of the most recorded popular and self-engaging

dance genres. Indeed, it has been comparatively new in the areas of sports
and dance because it has only emerged in the early 1990s as part of the events
in cheerleading. It was one of the components in International Cheerleading
Competition that gave emphasis on basic elements of cheerleading and dance
techniques.

This lesson will help you understand the nature and essential skills of
cheerdance and its importance in these trying times. More specifically, it aims
to attain the following learning competencies:

1. Self-assesses health-related fitness (HRF) status, barriers to

physical activity assessment participation, and one’s diet
(PEH12FH-Ig-i-6);
2. Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at
least 60 minutes most days of the week in a variety of settings in-
and out-of school (PEH12FH-Ia-t-8).

The following learning objectives will help us actualize the learning

competencies mentioned above:
1. describe briefly the nature of cheer dance;
2. execute the essential skills of cheer dance; and
3. display active involvement in the module to realize the importance
of cheerdance amidst global pandemic.

Let’s get started. I am confident that you can do this with love and
happiness! You are expected to give your best as you accomplish the task
given in this module. Take care and God bless!

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 Let Us Try!

Find the words that are related to cheerdancing below. It can be

found diagonally, vertically or horizontally. List all the words you found and
answer the guide questions. Do this on separate sheet of paper.

Y L I F T C L A S P

E A S T A S I A P I

L M A S K C H J K T

L A R O D L F H M I

S N M N B H C V L K

N C A P P R O A C H

O L Y U K O R E A G

W O P X S C H E E R

Guide Questions:
1. How did you find out the words?

2. Why do you think these words are being presented?

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 Let Us Study

The foundation of cheer dance takes back its nature from cheerleading.
You cannot appreciate cheer dance if you’ll not comprehend first the
fundamental components of cheerleading.
Cheerleading is an activity that comprises of yells and structured
routines for competition and sports team motivation and entertainment.
Cheers, jumps, dance, gymnastics, stunts and the like are primordial parts of
the routines. Its importance is to give extra motivation and energy to
spectators to yell and support for sports teams and games. Cheerers,
dancers, and athletes involved in cheerleading are called cheerleaders while
squad is the name if they are grouped together as one.
Cheer Dance on the other hand is coined from the words, Cheer and
Dance. To CHEER is to shout out words or phrases that may boost the
morale and confidence of a playing team and perform better during a game.
DANCE, on the other side of the coin, is a physical activity where one
expresses feelings and gestures while executing bodily-kinesthetic movements
usually in rhythm and time.
On this particular part, we’ll discuss the elements of cheer dance. It
consists of dance styles, basic elements of cheer, and basic gymnastics skills.

1. Dance styles – this refers to the utilization of several dance

techniques such as contemporary dance, jazz, modern dance,
contemporary ballet, ethnic or folk dance. The focal points are the
precision, accuracy, sharpness, and synchronicity of the
movements.
2. Elements of cheers – yells and cheers are sets or traditional form
of shout and organized words and movements used by spectators to
encourage or show enthusiasm for an athletic team. Its purpose is
to add extra energy and motivation so that the crowd will give its
unified response.

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Table 2.1 Hand Positions

Bucket

Candlestick

Blade

Jazz Hands

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Table 2.2 Arm Positions

Flying V

Low V

T Motion

Half T

5
Touchdown

Low
Touchdown

Bow and
Arrow

Muscle Man

6
Overhead
Clasp

Dagger

Box

Punch

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 L Motion

Diagonal

Table 2.3 Body Positions

Beginning
Stance

Cheer Stance

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Side Lunge

Squat

Kneel

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3. Basic gymnastic skills – the incorporation of simple gymnastics
skills in the field of cheer dance is important to increase the
excitement and add complexity to the choreography and routines.
The execution of skills must be coordinated with the yell and cheer.

A. Jumps – performed within a cheerleading routine either for

performance factor, or within competitive cheerleading to meet
routine requirements and score well. It entails flexibility,
strength, and stamina to demonstrate. Every jump has four
classifications, namely:
 Approach – first phase of a jump
 Lift – takes place after the cheerer/cheer dancer leaves the
ground
 Execution – target the maximum height of the jump with
precision
 Landing – entails whipping of the legs and feet together.
The knees must be bent slightly when you touch the
ground to obtain balance.

Table 3.1 Cheer Dance Jumps

Tuck

Spread Eagle

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Double Hook

Toe Touch

Side Hurdler

Front Hurdle

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 Pike

Double

B. Tumbling - refers to the skill, practice, or sport of executing

gymnastic feats (such as somersaults and handsprings) without
the use of apparatus. It may be demonstrated simultaneously by
chosen cheer leaders or the whole squad to add more light and
complexity in the routines.

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Table 3.2

Forward
Roll

Backward
Roll

Cartwheel

Round-off

Note: The technique and safety of the cheerleaders and the whole squad must
be taken consideration. In executing these complex skills, the application of
effective leadership and rigorous individual training must be evident.

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Health Related Fitness Benefits of Cheer Dance

 Cardiovascular endurance – the repetition of trainings and practices

of the routines harness cardiovascular efficiency most particularly if the
choreographed routines will be done repeatedly for three to four
minutes.
 Strength training – this particular component will be honed through
the execution of different dance and gymnastic movements such as the
precision of arm and hand movements and several jumps and stunts.
Indeed, it sharpens muscles in the core, shoulder, and lower
extremities.
 Coordination – this pertains to the capacity to use different parts of
the body together with efficiency and smoothness. It is something that
a cheerleader and whole squad must possess to hit his/her/their
motion on the proper count.
 Flexibility – this entails the incorporation of proper stretching and
conditioning exercises at the beginning to help prevent muscle strains,
sprains, dislocations, and other injuries. Flexibility has something to
do with executing high kicks, jumps, splits, and stunt sequences.

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 Let Us Practice

I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Read the statements below and take note of the underlined words.
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if statement is wrong, write
the CORRENT ANSWER in the space provided before each item.

1. Cheer dance is an activity that comprises of yells and

structured routines for competition.
2. Landing is hitting a jump at its peak.
3. Approach is executing the whipping of the legs and feet
together.
4. Cheerleading is an event that consists of cheers and
structured routines for sports team motivation.
5. Dance techniques refers to the application of several dance
genres in the entire choreography of cheer dance.
6. Coordination is the ability of the body to do a wide range of
motion in jumps and stunt sequences.
7. Strength training is a particular component in which it will
be honed through the execution of different dance and
gymnastic movements such as the precision of arm and hand
movements and several jumps and stunts.
8. Jumping entails whipping of the legs and feet together. The
knees must be bent slightly when you touch the ground to
obtain balance.
9. Cardiovascular endurance will be attained through the
repetition of trainings and practices of the routines most
particularly if the choreographed routines will be done
repeatedly for three to four minutes.
10. The technique and strategy of the cheerleaders and the
whole squad must be taken consideration. In executing these
complex skills, the application of effective leadership and
rigorous individual training must be evident.

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 Let Us Practice More
Following the tables and pictures above, kindly execute the following
basic skills in cheer dance. See to it that you’ll find a spacious area
and you’ll wear your PE uniform or any comfortable attire. For those
students who have access in gadgets and Internet, kindly take a video of
yourself and send it to your HOPE teacher. On the other hand, for those
students who just rely in module, kindly execute it with confidence and hard
work. You can do it!
1. Hand Positions
a. Bucket
b. Candlestick
c. Blade
d. Jazz hands
2. Arm Positions
a. Low V
b. T Motion
c. Half T
d. Touchdown
e. Low touchdown
f. Bow and arrow
g. Muscle man
h. Overhead clasp
i. Dagger
j. Box
k. Punch
l. L Motion
m. Diagonal
3. Body Positions
a. Beginning stance
b. Cheer stance
c. Side lunge
d. Squat
e. Kneel
4. Jumps
a. Tuck
b. Spread eagle
c. Double hook
d. Toe touch
e. Side hurdler
f. Front hurdle
g. Pike
h. Double

NOTE: Just do your best in each skill! Do not force yourself to demonstrate if
you can’t. Your SAFETY is our PRIORITY.

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 Let Us Remember

ESSENTIAL KEY POINTS

1. Cheerleading is an activity that comprises of yells and structured routines

for competition and sports team motivation and entertainment while cheer
dance is a combination of both yell, cheer, and dance itself.
2. Cheer dance consists of three elements namely: dance techniques,
elements of cheers, and basic gymnastic skills.
3. Cheer dance’s first element dance techniques refers to the incorporation
of different dance genres such as jazz, modern, contemporary, folk or ethnic
in the dance routines and choreography.
4. Elements of cheer comprise of sets or traditional form of shout and
organized words and movements used by spectators to encourage or show
enthusiasm for an athletic team.
5. Basic gymnastic skills pertain to the application of simple gymnastic skills
such jumps, tumbling, and stunt sequences to add more light and complexity
in the dance routines.
6. Cheer dance helps to develop each component of health related fitness
leading to a more fit and active lifestyle.

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 Let Us Assess

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Read the questions below and write the letter of the best answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following BEST describes cheerleading?

A. Cheerleading is a combination of yell, cheer, and dances
B. Cheerleading is an event that consists of cheers and organized
routines.
C. Cheerleading is an activity that dance must be demonstrated first
before cheering and yelling.
D. Cheerleading gives more energy to dancers and audience.
2. Mr. Ervil is a Grade 12 student of Matapat NHS who executed all the dance
routines with smoothness and accuracy. Under what component of health
related fitness does Ervil hone?
A. Coordination B. Flexibility
C. Strength D. Cardiovascular endurance
3. Ms. Candice is a Grade 12 student of Masinop NHS who had a hard time
to demonstrate the simple gymnastic skills because she has weak muscles.
What certain health related component must she develop?
A. Coordination B. Flexibility
C. Strength D. Cardiovascular endurance
4. Which of the following BEST describes cheerdance?
A. Cheerdance is an event that consists of cheers and organized
routines.
B. Cheerdance is an activity that dance must be demonstrated first
before cheering and yelling.
C. Cheerdance is a combination of cheer which is to shout phrases and
dance which pertains in performing bodily movements that are matched
with time and rhythm.
D. Cheerdance is a combination of cheer and dance and vice versa.
5. In executing simple gymnastic skills, what is the foremost factor to
consider?
A. Learning first the basics in cheer dance
B. Evaluating dance movements through an expert coach
C. Downloading videos for a concrete guide
D. Saving the downloaded videos in your phones and laptops
6. Which of the following is the best benefit that we can get from cheerdance
in the midst of global pandemic?
A. Cheerdance makes you feel alive and beautiful due to its complexity

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 B. Cheerdance helps you to get fit and active accompanied by the
holistic support from the teacher
C. Cheerdance prepares you for the upcoming athletic and dance
competitions
D. Cheerdance helps you to keep updated with the latest trends in
Tiktok.
7. Which of the following ways is a manifestation of an effective cheer leader?
A. Precision and aesthetics
B. Accuracy and aesthetics
C. Precision and discipline
D. Accuracy and precision
8. The following are the elements of cheer dance routines, which of the
following of does NOT belong to the group?
A. Dance techniques
B. Elements of dance
C. Basic gymnastic skills
D. Elements of cheers
9. How does approach (jump) differs from lift (jump)?
A. Approach occurs after a cheerleader leaves the ground while lift is
the first stage of a jump
B. Approach is hitting a jump at its peak while lift occurs after a
cheerleader leaves the ground
C. Approach is the first stage of a jump while lift occurs after a
cheerleader leaves the ground
D. Approach is the first stage of a jump while lift occurs after a
cheerleader leaves the ground
10. Teacher Marco is a Grade 12 HOPE Teacher that emphasizes the benefits
of cheer dance in health related fitness. What particular component if
Teacher Marco wants to harness the precision of hand and arm movements
as well as on the tumbling and stunt sequences?
A. Strength
B. Cardiovascular efficiency
C. Flexibility
D. Coordination
11. In performing tumbling, what is the foremost factor to apply?
A. Incorporation of effective leadership and strenuous individual
training
B. Emphasis on the global high demand of skills
C. Application of time management and peer-relationship
D. Demonstration of accuracy and precision
12. Cheer dance jumps is one of the significant skills that a cheer leader must
master. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Tuck Jump

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 B. Cartwheel Jump
C. Side Hurdler
D. Pike Jump
13. Dance techniques or styles is one of the fundamental elements in cheer
dance routines. How does it differ to elements of cheers?
A. Dance styles focus on the dance genres while elements of cheer
pertain to gymnastic skills.
B. Dance style emphasizes on different dance forms while elements of
cheer points out the coordination of organized words and phrases.
C. Dance styles stressed out the coordination of organized words and
phrases while elements of cheer refer to the different dance genres
D. None of the above
14. Which of the following BEST describes landing (jump)?
A. Landing is the first stage of the jump
B. Landing is hitting a jump at its peak
C. Landing involves whipping of the legs and feet together
D. All of the above
15. In what way does cheer dance strengthens your relationship to your family
members?
A. Encourage and make them involve in your asynchronous learning
B. Request updated and delicious snacks from them
C. Ignore them and focus in your own tasks
D. All of the above

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 Let Us Enhance

Based on what you have read and understand from the readings
above, answer the following reflective questions on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. In the midst of global pandemic, how does cheer dance helps

in the well-being of the students?

2. As a student, how can you assure to yourself that you’ll

apply the basics and essence of cheer dance?

Let Us Reflect

Congratulations Grade 12 H.O.P.E Learners! You have accomplished

Lesson 5 and we do hope you apply all the underlying basics and essence of
cheer dance in meeting challenges in everyday living.

You might have heard of some prestigious schools who offer

scholarships to less privileged students. Definitely, you have an amazing
potential in cheerdance and you can be part of the cheerdance team of those
schools once everything will be turned back to normal.

The knowledge, skills, and values that you have learned from this
module will surely help you in your journey towards attaining a fit and
active lifestyle. Keep up the blazing spirit! God bless.

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 Answer key to Activities

Let Us Try p.2

Guide Questions: Answers may vary.

R E E H C S X P O W
G A E R O K U Y L O
H C A O R P P A C N
K L V C H B N M N S
I M H F L D O R A L
T K J H C K S A M L
I P A I S A T S A E
P S A L C T F I L Y

Let Us Practice p.15 Let Us Assess p.17–19

10. SAFETY A 5. 15. A A 10.

9. TRUE C 4. 14. C C 9.
8. Landing C 3. 13. B B 8.
TRUE 7. A 2. 12. C B 7.
6. Flexibility B 1. 11. B A 6.
TRUE 5.
4. TRUE
Whipping 3.
2. Execution
1. Cheerleading

Let Us Enhance p.19

Answers may vary.

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 References

Conrado R. Aparato et.al. Physical Education and Health – Volume II,

Published by Rex Bookstore, Inc, 2017,p.53-70.
Ferdie T. Lubis et.al. Dance and Recreation for Health – First Edition,
Published by Cronica Bookhaus, 2017,p.69-83.
Corazon Mercado et.al. Physical Education I – Second Edition, Published by
Mutya Publishing House, Inc, 2010,p.52-66.

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