[ PE ] UNIT 1 | Lesson 2: Dancing Is Fun and Healthy!

• Physical

• Mental/Emotional

• Social

• Cultural

BENEFITS OF DANCING ON DIFFERENT ASPECTS

Physical

Regular dancing develops cardiovascular and muscular endurance, improves coordination, and is as effective as vigorous exercise for fitness. It also enhances lipid metabolism, joint mobility, and bone density, helping to prevent osteoporosis.

Dance movements

are multidirectional, which means they enable joint mobility specifically, hip motion and spine flexibility as opposed to treadmills or elliptical machines

Regularly dancing

is a good way to develop cardiovascular and muscular endurance, and body composition

Weight-bearing activity

helps improve and maintain bone density as well as prevent osteoporosis

Dance Therapy

has been used in different medical fields throughout history. It aids in recovering coordination and other neuromuscular skills after an injury

Mental/Emotional

• dance can be used as intervention in mental health nursing

• “an acceptable way to release emotional and physical pressure.”

• Dancing also gives other psychological health benefits

• aerobic exercise on brain structure and psychological well-being.

• dancing is a great way to improve one’s body image.

Social

Dance provides a unique opportunity for meaningful group involvement as it encourages intense, positive social interaction and interpersonal relationships in a working group.

Cultural

Dance promotes a place or a country’s rich culture through highlighting the different cultural dances.

Gerardo Francisco Jr.

a visionary principal dancer and choreographer at Ballet Manila, has received a prestigious Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) award from the Philippine Jaycees.