Q1: Dance & Benefits of Creative Movements

Question 1

Give one (1) physical benefits of dance and creative movements

Answer 1

• Develops cardiovascular and muscular endurance
• Improves coordination, balance, flexibility and body composition
• Lower risk of cardiovascular diseases
• Lower body mass index
• Lower resting heart rate
• Improves lipid metabolism
• Enables joints mobility (hip motion and spine flexibility)
• Helps improve and maintain bone density, thus helps prevent osteoporosis
• Helps recover coordination and neuromuscular skills after injury

Question 2

Give one (1) mental benefits of dance and creative movements

Answer 2

• Helps keep the brain sharp
• Decreases incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Decrease depressive symptoms

Question 3

Give one (1) emotional benefits of dance and creative movements

Answer 3

• Increase self-esteem and improves body image
• Aids in releasing emotional and physical tension

Question 4

Give one (1) social benefits of dance and creative movements

Answer 4

• Gives sense of togetherness within the group
• Encourages positive social interaction and interpersonal relationship in a group
• Contributes to the individual’s potential for self-actualization in society

Question 5

Give one (1) cultural benefits of dance and creative movements

Answer 5

• Promotes cultural values