Elaine Carie A. Andres, News, Communication Management Office
To promote and provide holistic and inclusive opportunities for all, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), through the College of Human Kinetics (CHK), conducted an extension program for Parents Advocate for Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC) in September 2021.
With the title, “You Got What it takes to ZOOMba,” the extension project consisted of 2 phases showcased talks from the CHK pool of experts. Among the speakers invited were: Dr. Ferdie T. Lubis, a specialist in fitness and dance; Dr. Geraldine Cachola-Miñas, a national book writer, validator, and facilitator in the Department of Education, tournament manager, and trainer of various gymnastics competitions; Mr. Reymar S. Royo, a dance captain of Sangbinhi Theatre and Dance Repertoire; Assoc. Prof. Celia M. Rilles, the Chairperson of Department of Professional Program and a specialist in fitness and dance; Ms. Jane Delfinado, a certified personal fitness trainer, group exercise instructor, movement pattern and rehab specialist; Ms. Rhizelle C. Celestial, a Philippine Karate-do sports traditional, sports coach, black belt first Dan, and licensed massage therapist; and Mr. Jocyphriam Enteria, a third-degree Dan in International Judo Federation, second degree Dan in Kodokan Institute, and head coach of PUP Judo Varsity Team.
In the discussion, Dr. Lubis, Dr. Cachola-Miñas, and Mr. Royo shared the health benefits of dancing, phases of exercise, and choreographed dance fitness workouts. Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Rilles, Ms. Delfinado, Ms. Celestial, and Mr. Enteria talked about the essentials and benefits of Yoga, the proper way of breathing, and exercises in Yogilates and Vinyasa. They also emphasized that all movements must start with preparing the muscles, joints, and blood circulation before the main workout.
After the talk sessions, a culminating activity was conducted where beneficiaries performed the movements in dance fitness and yoga.
The extension project was under the Salin-Kaalaman Tungo sa Kaunlaran Program.
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