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 2
  • Unit Code

    DAN2434
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Susan Desley PEACOCK

Description

In this unit students will draw from scientific and somatic studies to increase body awareness and facilitate optimal performance outcomes. Unit content includes an in-depth study of embodiment practices, alignment and movement analysis. Second semester studies include performance psychology, anxiety and pain / injury management. Students will develop self-care plans to integrate into their daily reflective practice to support their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from DAN1034

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DAN2234

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Research and discuss the application and integration of Somatic methods into traditional dance practice.
  2. Deconstruct and discuss a physical exercise in relation to the principles of bio-mechanics.
  3. Develop and apply personal strategies for managing stress, performance anxiety, injury or pain.
  4. Evaluate the outcomes of a self-care plan and present in an appropriate written format.
  5. Synthesize learned knowledge through self-reflection.

Unit Content

  1. Research, planning and problem solving.
  2. Energy requirements and nutrition.
  3. Visualisation and mental practice.
  4. Relaxation and stress management.
  5. Goal-setting.
  6. Performance anxiety.
  7. Movement exploration based upon anatomical, physiological and developmental principles.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentResearch Paper25%
PresentationGroup Oral Presentation and Journal25%
EssayCase Study50%

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 2
  • Unit Code

    DAN2434
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Susan Desley PEACOCK

Description

In this unit students will draw from scientific and somatic studies to increase body awareness and facilitate optimal performance outcomes. Unit content includes an in-depth study of embodiment practices, alignment and movement analysis. Second semester studies include performance psychology, anxiety and pain / injury management. Students will develop self-care plans to integrate into their daily reflective practice to support their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from DAN1034

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DAN2234

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Research and discuss the application and integration of Somatic methods into traditional dance practice.
  2. Deconstruct and discuss a physical exercise in relation to the principles of bio-mechanics.
  3. Develop and apply personal strategies for managing stress, performance anxiety, injury or pain.
  4. Evaluate the outcomes of a self-care plan and present in an appropriate written format.
  5. Synthesize learned knowledge through self-reflection.

Unit Content

  1. Research, planning and problem solving.
  2. Energy requirements and nutrition.
  3. Visualisation and mental practice.
  4. Relaxation and stress management.
  5. Goal-setting.
  6. Performance anxiety.
  7. Movement exploration based upon anatomical, physiological and developmental principles.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentResearch Paper25%
PresentationGroup Oral Presentation and Journal25%
EssayCase Study50%

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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