Aerobics Choreography Project Weebly for Education Students Go

Aerobics Choreography Project

Weebly for Education Students: Go to the website http: //ginnpe. weebly. com

Power. Point Click on link to Power Point which is located right below to words Ms. Ginn's Homepage

Overview Get into groups of 2 -4 people, the group will choreograph and lead the class in a traditional Aerobics (High/Low) workout. You are encouraged to be creative with both the content (moves/steps) The routine will include creating a video which will include music, effectively calling out each step of the routine to the class.

Overview The final product should be a well thought-out, planned and executed workout that will provide classmates with a fun cardiovascular workout that both increases heart rate and improves overall fitness. Your group must use school appropriate music for your routine. You are to utilize resources on the internet to include some new moves that are fun and have not been presented in class before. We will be going to the computer lab once a week for 30 minutes to choreograph the project. Each group will be given a Google Docs number

The Project Ms. Ginn will handout a packet that will have all the details spelled out for you Now take a look at the packet In the packet there is a paper called Aerobics Chorography Worksheet You will notice that in the routine you must include 5 different combination with at least 5 “ 8” counts. Each step in considered a count You must have a picture of each step so it shows what the step will look like

The Project After watching this Power. Point you are to go back to Ms. Ginn’s Homepage on Weebly for Education and click on the pink and black buttons. Dance Steps for Ideas: Turn Step, My Group Fit, Step Center, Hip Hop Dance Moves and Pinterest. Music Ideas: Song List, Top 100 Workout Songs, i. Tunes, You. Tube and Great Workout Songs.

The Project When you are done exploring the different websites then your group will go back to Ms. Ginn’s Homepage on Weebly for Education. You will now click on the button labeled Google Docs. I have assigned each group a number and you are to click on your groups correct number.

Content While still working on your own computer you are to work on the Aerobics Chorography Worksheet Each person must contribute something to the worksheet. Routine includes at least 5 combinations Each combination includes at least 5 8 -counts Include smooth transitions between combinations Steps must flow easily Include some new moves that are fun and have not been presented in class Moves should be symmetrical for each side of your body Effectively keep heart rates elevated throughout routine Should not utilize any equipment (weights, steps, bands, etc. )

Presentation You will then create a video tape of your whole group performing the routine for your peers Must perform routine outdoors 8 -counts are effectively called out Steps are called out prior to their execution in routine Steps are broken in to small chunks Moves are added one at a time Smooth transitions between steps Routine utilizes upbeat school appropriate music that can align to 8 -counts Leaders utilize loud voices and are enthusiastic Leaders model correctly All group members help lead routine

Presentation Group will have to edit video using an online editor and also manipulate some of the video. Samples of different Editing Software is on Ms. Ginn’s website Upload Video to Ms. Ginn’s You. Tube Site. The class will follow along with your video during class.

Paper Your group will then go back to Ms. Ginn’s Homepage on Weebly for Education to write a paper using Google Docs Paper explaining the dance: 1 page double spaced – 12 pt Answer following questions: Why did you choose this type of aerobic dance? Why did you choose that song for your video? How did you go about videotaping the project? Well written, no grammatical errors Shows clarity of thought and presentation

Determine Overall Grade Five factors will be used to determine the overall grade for the project. They include: Completed “Aerobics Choreography Worksheet” describing routine and individual combinations Teacher Rubric Scores Peer Rubric Scores Self-Evaluation Group Evaluation