Megan Lawrence

Hayley Meredith
OCCT 506
Group Activity Analysis


1. Occupation: Country Line Dancing
Area(s) of occupation for the client: Subcategory:

o Play Play Exploration & Play Participation
o Leisure Leisure Exploration & Leisure Participation
o Social participation Peer, Friend & Community


2. Objects and their properties required:
Tools- Cowboy boots/shoes (not open-toed) & comfortable clothing that allows
movement
Materials- N/A
Equipment- Dance floor, sound system/ ipod - country music, line dancing songs


3. Space demands:
Size- enough physical space so that participants are an arm lengths apart
Arrangement- participants should stand next to each other in a horizontal line...
Surface- hard floor (preferably wood)
Lighting- minimum light required,
Temperature - comfortable temperature is best, air conditioning or a fan would be
beneficial
Humidity - decreased room humidity
Noise - music should be loud enough for all participants to hear
Ventilation - good ventilation necessary so participants do not get too hot when dancing
4. Social demands:
o Participants are expected to dance in their designated space, and not to run into
others around them. When a dance is in progress do not walk through a line of
dancers.
o If a participant is not familiar with the line dance then they are expected to stay on
the outskirts of the dance floor until they are comfortable dancing in line.
o Participants are expected to respect the other dancers, keep their hands to
themselves, and be welcoming to new learners
o The DJ will often be the one to call the dance to maintain the flow of the dance
floor and the safety of the dancers. The dance called is the only dance allowed
on the dance floor at that time.
o Do not stand on the dance floor to socialize
o All line dances take place in the center of the dance floor


5. Sequence and timing for Power Jam Line Dance: Low Difficulty
1. Participant should start by standing on the dance floor wearing proper footwear
2. Begin dancing when the DJ counts 5, 6, 7, 8 (Participant may continue counting out loud
softly or in their head)
3.Touch right toe to right side - Count 1
4. Touch right toes to next left foot - Count 2
5. Step right foot to right side, shifting weight onto right foot - Count 3
6. Drag left foot next to right foot - Count 4
7. Touch left toe to left side - Count 5
8. Touch left toe to next right foot - Count 6
9. Step left toe to left side, shifting weight onto left foot - Count 7
10. Drag right foot next to left foot - Count 8
11. Tap right heel forward - Restart counting, Count 1
12. Tap right heel forward again - Count 2
13. Tap right toe back - Count 3
14. Tap right toe back again - Count 4
15. Tap right heel forward - Count 5
16. Tap right toe back - Count 6
17. Tap right heel forward - Count 7
18. Tap right toe back - Count 8
19. Step forward on right foot & pivot on ball of right foot, turning turn to the right
Restart counting, Count 1
20. Touch left toe to left side - Count 2
21. Cross left foot over right foot, stepping on left foot - Count 3
22. Touch right foot to right side - Count 4
23. Cross right foot over left, stepping on right foot - Count 5
24. Step back on the left foot - Count 6
25. Step right foot to right - Count 7
26. Bring feet together & hop forward Count 8
27. Repeat steps 3 - 26 until song finishes


Sequence and timing for Redneck Angel Line Dance: Increased Difficulty
1. Participant should start by standing on the dance floor wearing proper footwear
2. Begin dancing when the DJ counts 5, 6, 7, 8 (Participant may continue counting out loud
softly or in their head)
3. Rock right to side - Count 1
4. Recover left - Count &
5. Cross right of left - Count 2
7. Hold (extra hip action can be used to lock/hold steps) - Count &
8. Rock left to side - Count 3
9. Recover right - Count &
10. Cross left over right - Count 4
11. Hold - Count &
12. Step right side & hip bump right - Count 5
13. Bump hips left (bump hips OR stomp feet to induce weight shift) - Count &
14. Turn left with weight to right (increase difficulty by hop back on right foot, kick left)
Count 6
15. Hold - Count &
16. Step left back - Count 7
17. Step right back - Count &
18. Step left forward - Count 8
19. Hold - Count &
20. Diagonal step forward right - Restart counting, Count 1
21. Lock left behind right - Count &
22. Step right forward - Count 2
23. Hold - Count &
24. Diagonal step forward left (Stomp hard to increase difficulty) - Count 3
25. Lock right foot behind left foot (Stomp hard to increase difficulty) - Count &
26. Step left forward (Stomp hard to increase difficulty) - Count 4
27. Hold - Count &
28. Step right forward (Stomp hard to increase difficulty) - Count 5
29. Turn left with weight to left - Count &
30. Step right forward - Count 6
31. Hold - Count &
32. Turn right and step left back - Count 7
33. Turn right and step right forward - Count &
34. Step left forward - Count 8
35. Hold - Count &
36. Repeat steps 3- 35 until music ends








Body functions required:
Function How I t I s Used None Minimally
Challenged
Greatly
Challenged
Judgment Determine what type of dance
to do to certain country songs
& participate.




x
Concept formation Watch or listen to instructions
& duplicate them within ones
body while keeping balance
and using proper technique.




x
Metacognition Think about what ones
abilities. Use self-talk to adjust
motor process while learning a
new technique.




x
Cognitive flexibility Reverse move onto other side
when needed, & adjust body if
unable to properly perform the
move.




x
Insight/awareness Awareness of surrounding
people and objects.


x

Sustained attention Pay attention to task while
dancing through the complete
song.




x
Selective attention Mind peers around ones self
while focusing on completing a
dance.




x
Divided attention Listen to rhythm and counts of
music while thinking about
dance moves and maintaining
awareness of those around
ones self.




x
Short-term memory Remember the sequence of
steps after taught long enough
to practice and perform them.




x
Working memory Know which step one just
performed in order to move to
the next step of the sequence




x
Long-term memory Recall previously learned
techniques and moves to
execute them in new situation




x
Discrimination of senses:
Auditory
Distinguish beat cues and
dancing music




x
Discrimination of senses:
Tactile
Feel the floor to gauge pressure
needed to perform a move




x
Discrimination of senses:
Visual
See others traveling in space in
relation to the surrounding




x
people and objects
Discrimination of senses:
Olfactory
Recognizing when others smell
sweaty, perhaps choosing not
to stand next to those people in
line


x

Discrimination of senses:
Vestibular-
proprioception
Which direction to be facing in
space and be able to orient
ones self through different
body positions




x
Multisensory processing Hear, see, and feel while
moving ones body through
dance steps




x
Sensory Memory How the floor feels under
ones feet and how a motion
typically feels needs to be
recalled in future dance
situations


x

Spatial relationships How much space a move will
take to perform and to adjust
motions according to where
ones body is in space




x
Temporal relationships Knowing how long it should
take ones body to progress
through a motion and move
with appropriate speed




x
Recognition Recognize familiar dance
moves and how they feel




x
Categorization Categorize certain dances as
line dances, and certain songs
as line dances




x
Generalization Transfer learned moves to
public dance arena, such a
country bar




x
Awareness of reality Awareness that what one
is doing is real life and not a
dream


x

Logical/coherent thought Think logically when learning
a new move or technique




x
Appropriate thought
content
Focus on task at hand and
know how to complete it




x
Execution of learned
movements
Repeat learned movements in
order to create the line dance




x
Coping Cope if dance material is above
ones level or if a peer or
object gets in the way




x
Behavioral regulation Knowing proper dance x
etiquette and utilizing it
throughout dance time

Body image Comfortable with people
watching & awareness of what
ones body looks like in order
to manipulate it




x
Self-concept Knowing where ones body is
in relation to dance space and
remain in the appropriate area




x
Self-esteem Positive & good feelings when
one dances




x
Arousal Avoid dancing into other
people or objects




x
Consciousness State of awakeness

x

Orientation to self Knowing one isare line
dancing


x

Orientation to place Knowing the location of where
one is dancing


x

Orientation to time Knowing the counts of the
song according to the beat




x
Orientation to others Knowing there are people
around ones self


x

Emotional stability Not getting frustrated if having
difficulty with the dance moves


x

Motivation Want to finish the full song and
use the correct moves




x
Impulse control Knowing what dance moves
are specific to the line dance
and not freestyling




x
Appetite Hunger is not a part of this
activity
N/A



Sleep Participant should be awake
throughout the activity
N/A





Function


How I t I s Used


None


Minimally
Challenged


Greatly
Challenged
Detection/registration







Visual modulation Seeing others around ones self
even when turning




x
Integration of senses Hearing the music,
proprioception, vision & smell




x
Awareness at distances Knowing the boundaries of the x
dance floor
Tolerance of ambient
sounds
Focus on the beat of the music



x
Location and distance of
sounds
Knowing where the DJ booth
is when he counts in the dance




x
Moving against gravity Standing up and posture while
dancing




x
Taste Line dancing does not involve
taste
N/A



Smell Not dance next to a sweaty /
stinky person


x

Body in space Movements of arms and legs
during dance movements




x
Comfort with touch Some line dancing does not
involve physical contact
N/A



Localizing pain Knowing if the ankle is twisted

x

Thermal awareness Knowing when it is too hot and
time to rest


x

Joint range of motion To move hips and legs in all
directions




x
Joint stability/alignment Not able to dislocate hip while
dancing




x
Strength Lower body strength needed
for standing, hopping, & one
leg stance




x
Muscle tone necessary for normal posture &
body needs to be in a constant
state of preparedness in the
muscles, contractions
necessary for lower body
movements




x
Muscle endurance Most applicable to lower
extremity muscles, line dances
last for 3 to 6 minutes,
participant is constantly
moving lower body




x
Stretch reflex N/A, but impairments may be
present if not found at
appropriate life milestone
N/A



ATNR N/A, but impairments may be
present if not found at
appropriate life milestone
N/A



STNR N/A, but impairments may be
present if not found at
N/A



appropriate life milestone
Righting and supporting
reflex








Eye-hand coordination The hands are not directly used
for country western line
dancing
N/A



Bilateral coordination Many if not most dance moves
require bilateral coordination
to complete properly




x
Crossing midline Many dance steps involve
diagonal steps or box step




x
Fine motor control Country western line dancing
is a gross motor activity
N/A



Oculomotor control Participant must be able to see
others around them




x
Gait patterns Gait patterns / dance steps
change while dancing




x
Blood pressure Participant must be aware of
blood pressure so that they do
not overexert themselves




x
Heart rate Participant must be aware of
heart rate so that they do not
overexert themselves




x
Respiratory rate Breathing normally and
adjusting during aerobic
exercise/ dancing




x
Respiratory rhythm Maintain normal rhythm while
dancing




x
Respiratory depth Must be regulated while
dancing




x
Physical endurance,
aerobic capacity
Most line dances last for 3 to 6
minutes, participant is
constantly moving




x
Voice functions Used if counting best outloud

x

Voice rhythm and
fluency
Used if counting best outloud

x

Alternative vocalization Used if counting best outloud

x

Digestive system Should be working
involuntarily
N/A



Metabolic system Should be working
involuntarily
N/A



Endocrine system It may be necessary to treat
blisters, bruises and scrapes


x

while dancing


Function How I t I s Used None Minimally
Challenged
Greatly
Challenged
Urinary functions Should be working
involuntarily
N/A



Genital and
reproductive
function
Should be working
involuntarily
N/A



Protective functions
of the skin
Wood burns, splinters and
bruising may occur


x

Repair functions of
the skin
Treat blisters, bruises and
scrapes to prep or recover from
dancing


x



6. Muscular analysis of movements required:
Muscle Not Used Minimally Challenged Greatly Challenged
Shoulder flexion x



Shoulder extension x



Shoulder abduction x



Shoulder adduction x



Shoulder internal rotation x



Shoulder external rotation x



Elbow flexion x



Elbow extension x



Wrist supination x



Wrist pronation x



Wrist flexion x



Wrist extension x



Thumb flexion x



Thumb abduction x



Finger flexion x



Finger extension x



Trunk flexion

x

Trunk extension

x

Trunk rotation

x

Lower extremities



x

7. Performance skills required:
Skill None Low High How the Skill I s Used


Motor/praxis





x Recalling and completing the
dance moves in sequence as
appropriate.


Sensory (perceptual)





x Be able to see, hear and feel all that
is around ones self and adjust
motions as needed.


Emotion regulation



x

Persisting through frustration when
learning more difficult dance
moves

Cognitive





x Cognitive ability to count steps

Communication/social







x
Need to be able to communicate
and interact with peers while
functioning in a social setting.