Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Integrated Body Practices 1

• Unit Code

  DAN1034

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Joanna Catherine NICHOLAS

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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.

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.

Core Reading(s)

• Hamilton, N., médecine., W., W., & Luttgens, K. (2012). Kinesiology: Scientific basis of human motion. McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/780220311

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