Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Integrated Body Practices 2

• Unit Code

  DAN2234

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  5

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit will focus on studies in Kinesiology.Theunit 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. 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.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from DAN1034

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DAN2134

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of levers and basic information about bio-mechanics.
2. Demonstrate alignment and posture and corrective procedures.
3. Demonstrate energy input and output in dancing.
4. Demonstrate proportionality.
5. Execute rhythmic and spatial precision in performance.
6. Formulate personal goals both short and long term.
7. Organise and time manage preparation and presentation of work.
8. Understand and apply techniques for managing stress with particular emphasis on performance anxiety.

Unit Content

1. A wide range of contrasting rhythmic and a-rhythmic patterns, eg Indian and Spanish dance.
2. An exploration of movement based upon anatomical, physiological and developmental principles.
3. Anxiety: the anatomy and physiology of performance anxiety.
4. Autogenic relaxation.
5. Energy requirements and nutrition.
6. Factors contributing to stress and the varying responses of the individual. An examination of physical and psychological manifestations.
7. Goal-setting - an examination of achievement, motivation and the application of theory into personal programme development.
8. Research, planning and problem solving in assignment preparation and presentation.
9. Stress management techniques - physical and mental techniques to enhance or inhibit arousal levels for both performance and daily life.
10. The anatomy and physiology of relaxation. Types of relaxation (eg PMR).
11. Transforming mathematical structures into meaningful musical phrasing and its integration into performance.
12. Visualisation and mental practice. Analysing self talk.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshop, Theory sessions, 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

• Wood, E. (1977). Zen dictionary. Penguin Books.
• Watts, A. (1957). The way of Zen. London: Thames and Hudson.
• Reps, P. (1971). Zen flesh Zen bones. Penguin Books.
• Pirsig, R. (1974). Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. London: The Bodley Head.
• Todd, M. (1937). The thinking body. NJ: Princeton Book Co.
• Singer, R. (1980). Motor learning and human performance. New York: McMillard.
• Feldenkrais, M. (1981). The elusive obvious or basic Feldenkrais. Cupertino, CA: Meta Publications.
• Rolland, J. Inside motion: An ideokinetic basis.
• Pisk, L. (1975). The actor and his body. London, WCIV Faax: Harrop & Co Ltd. Holborn.
• Penfield. (1975). The mystery of the mind. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press.
• Herbert, M. (1989). Physiology of the living body. New York: Norton.
• Feldenkrais, M. (1984). The master moves. Cupertino, CA: Meta Publications.
• Rosen, G. M. (1977). The relaxation book. Sydney: Prentice Hall of Australia Pty.

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