Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Integrated Body Practices 1

• Unit Code

  DAN1034

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit of study comprises of studies in sciences related to dance. The course is designed to give students a more comprehensive understanding of the body from a codified scientific perspective. Students will be encouraged to incorporate the information into their daily practice. This unit will focus on Anatomy and Injury Management. The importance of physical, social and cultural sustainability relating to artform practice and professional career paths is also embraced in this unit through: the choice of repertoire; duty of care in public performance environments; engagement with industry partners; building social and cultural confidence via exposure to diverse performance environments locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse and explain how this anatomical referencing system relates to the performance of movement verbally and in written form.
2. Apply selected Pilates exercises to increase strength and flexibility as a means of injury prevention and management.
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Pilates floor work and Pilates equipment.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomical structure and function or the human body with particular emphasis on the muscular skeletal system.
5. Execute rhythmic and spatial precision in performance.
6. Identify common dance injuries and understand their management.
7. Identify the risk factors contributing to injury in dance and relate these to training practices based on scientific knowledge in order to minimise risk.

Unit Content

1. A wide range of contrasting rhythmic and a-rhythmic structures in class work and performance
2. Basic biomechanics and it's relevance to human movement.
3. Injury management for dancers.
4. Presentation of complex culturally specific rhythmic patterns, eg Indian and Spanish dance.
5. The basic anatomical referencing system.
6. The development, growth and repair of skeletal muscle.
7. The function of tendons, aponeuroses, fascia, sheaths and bursae.
8. The microstructure of the skeletal muscle.
9. The systems of the body which pertain to the musculoskeletal system and their functions.
10. Training in Pilates floor work and an introduction to the Pilates equipment.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Practical laboratory sessions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Kapit., & Elson. (1993). The anatomical colouring book.
• ^ Luttgens, K Deutah, H., & Hamilton, N. (1992). Kinesiology: Scientific basis of human motion. (8th ed.). USA: Brown and Benchmark.
• Selby, A., & Herdman, A. (1999). Pilates: Creating the body you want. Stroud: Gaia.
• Ray, R. & Wiese-Bjornstal, D. M. (Eds.). (1999). Counseling in sports medicine. Champaign, Il.: Human Kinetics.
• Tait, C. (Director). (1996). Movement. [video recording].(1996). Victoria Park, W.A.: Reel Images.
• Luttgens, K., Deutah, H., & Hamilton, N. (1992) Kinesiology: Scientific basis of human motion. (8th ed.). USA: Brown and Benchmark.
• Kapit., & Elson. (1993). The anatomical colouring book.
• Johnson, D. H. (Ed.). (1995). Bone, breath & gesture: Practices of embodiment. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books.
• Howse, J., & Hancock, S. (1992). Dance technique and injury prevention. London: A & C Black.
• Geeves, T. (1990). A report on dance injury prevention and management in Australia. Jamison, A.C.T.: Australian Association for Dance Education in association with National Arts Industry Training Council.
• Feldenkrais, M. (1989). Collected articles by & interviews with Moshe Feldenkrais. Berkeley, C.A.: Feldenkrais Resources.
• Dowd, I. (1990). Taking root to fly: Ten articles on functional anatomy. (2nd ed.). New York: Contact Editions.
• Brinson, P., & Dick, F. (1996). Fit to dance?: The report of the national inquiry into dancers' health and injury. London: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
• Body control: The Pilates way with Lynne Robinson. [video recording]. (1997). London: Telstar Video Entertainment.
• Alon, R. (1996). Mindful spontaneity: Lessons in the Feldenkrais method. Berkeley, Calif: North Atlantic Books, Somatic Resources.
• Ackland, L., & Gizowska, E. (1998). 15-minute Pilates: Body maintenance to make you longer, leaner and stronger. London: Thorsons.
• Smart dance. [video recording]. (1993). NSW: Media Production Unit, Learning Materials Production Centre, OTEN.
• Watkins, A., & Clarkson, P. M. (1990). Dancing longer dancing stronger: A dancer's guide to improving technique and preventing injury. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton Book Co.
• Taylor, J., & Taylor, C. (1995). Psychology of dance: Human kinetics. Il.: Champaign.

^ Mandatory reference

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