Aim

The students will be able to perform a parachute dance which promotes rhythm, coordination, the development of upper body strength, and locomotor skills

Equipment Required

Four cones for boundaries (same color), Beach ball Music Player & pen drive. Parachute.

Play Area Set-Up

• Spread the parachute completely and lay it on the ground
• Have children hold the handles of the parachute or rolled up edges

Activity Description

When the music begins hold for 4 sets of 8 counts.

Step-Close Sequence:

1-16 — Step R to R side and close L, taking weight onto the L foot (2 counts). Repeat the move for a total of 8 times for a total of 16 counts. On the last count, tap with the L foot so that the move can be reversed.

1-16 — Step L to the L side and close R, taking weight onto the R foot (2 counts). Repeat the move for a total of 8 times for a total of 16 counts.

Shake and Sway Sequence:

1-8 — Stand in place and gently shake the parachute up and down to the music.

1-8 — Repeat the shaking movements.

1-8 — Students will all sway to the R for 2 counts, back to the center for 2 counts, to the L for 2 counts, and back to the center for 2 counts.

1-8 — Repeat the swaying movements for 8 more counts.

The Mushroom Move Sequence:

1-8 — Raise the arms above the head making the parachute lift into the air to form a “mushroom

PE EFFECTIVENESS

For younger children, you can slow down the step-close sequence and only do half

as many movements Ask the students all the sequences and clear all doubts.