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Publication Date: 2020
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Descriptive Analysis of the System for Observing Dance Activities in the Classroom Environment (SODANCE)
Sims, Meredith; Erwin, Heather; Abel, Mark; Clasey, Jody; Beighle, Aaron; Fedewa, Alicia
Journal of Dance Education, v20 n4 p189-196 2020
Dance as physical activity (PA) is underinvestigated, with little information about artistic technical dance in public schools. This study aimed to use the System for Observing Dance Activities in the Classroom Environment (SODANCE) instrument to report PA levels, time spent in moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA), time spent in different lesson contexts, and frequency of teacher promotion of activity. Four different secondary (Grades 6-12) dance technique classes at a public performing arts school were each observed four times using the SODANCE instrument. Students engaged in MVPA 39.82 percent of the time. Percentages spent in SODANCE lesson contents were: management, 9.53 percent; knowledge, 22.29 percent; fitness, 6.94 percent; technique, 44.04 percent; choreography, 17.19 percent; and other, 0.0 percent. Percentages of teacher interaction were: promotes in-class activity, 27.67 percent; promotes out-of-class activity, 0.27 percent; and no promotion, 72.06 percent. This suggests dance technique classes offer equitable MVPA to physical education classes, but are still short of national recommendations. Dance technique classes spend the majority of time engaged in technique and choreography activities.
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Physical Activities, Classroom Environment, Dance Education, Secondary School Students, Teacher Student Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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