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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Integrated Body Practices 1

  • Unit Code

    DAN1034

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Luke HOPPER

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 and evidence based perspective. This unit will focus on Anatomy, Physical Development and Injury Management. Students will be encouraged to incorporate the information into their daily practice by considering concepts of applied anatomy to the dancing body and how these anatomical structures can be trained for performance and injury avoidance. The importance of physical sustainability relating to artform practice and professional career paths is also embraced in this unit through: the choice of repertoire; duty of care in performance environments; engagement with industry partners.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

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

Unit Content

  1. The basic anatomical referencing system.
  2. The systems of the body which pertain to the musculoskeletal system and their functions.
  3. The microstructure of the skeletal muscle.
  4. The development, growth and repair of skeletal muscle.
  5. The function of tendons, aponeuroses, fascia, sheaths and bursae.
  6. Basic biomechanics and its relevance to human movement.
  7. Injury management for dancers.
  8. Fitness training iand an introduction to the safe use of fitness equipment.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Full YearNot Offered30 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered
Full YearNot Offered30 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestSpot Tests30%
AssignmentAssignment20%
ExaminationExamination50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Wilmerding, & Krasnow. (2016). Dancer Wellness. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/946031662
  • Luttgens, K. D., H., & Hamilton, N. (1992). Kinesiology: Scientific basis of human motion. (8th ed.). USA: Brown and Benchmark. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/25824977?databaseList=638
  • Quin, E., Rafferty, S., & Tomlinson, C. (2015). Safe dance practice (pp. xxi, 1–281). Human Kinetics. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/901374286

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Integrated Body Practices 1

  • Unit Code

    DAN1034

  • Year

    2019

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Luke HOPPER

Description

This unit is an introduction to dance science and includes studies in Anatomy, Physical Development/Fitness, Safe Dance principles and Injury Management. Designed to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the body this unit supports students to incorporate the concepts of applied anatomy into their daily practice. The key outcomes are performance enhancement and injury avoidance.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

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

Unit Content

  1. The basic anatomical referencing system.
  2. The systems of the body which pertain to the musculoskeletal system and their functions.
  3. The microstructure of the skeletal muscle.
  4. The development, growth and repair of skeletal muscle.
  5. The function of tendons, aponeuroses, fascia, sheaths and bursae.
  6. Basic biomechanics and its relevance to human movement.
  7. Injury management for dancers.
  8. Fitness training iand an introduction to the safe use of fitness equipment.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Full YearNot Offered30 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered
Full YearNot Offered30 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestSpot Tests30%
AssignmentAssignment20%
ExaminationExamination50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Wilmerding, & Krasnow. (2016). Dancer Wellness. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/946031662
  • Luttgens, K. D., H., & Hamilton, N. (1992). Kinesiology: Scientific basis of human motion. (8th ed.). USA: Brown and Benchmark. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/25824977?databaseList=638
  • Quin, E., Rafferty, S., & Tomlinson, C. (2015). Safe dance practice (pp. xxi, 1–281). Human Kinetics. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/901374286

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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