Name of teacher / supervisor
Lobke Mienis
Period, duration
Block 1, 7 weeks
Block 2, 6 weeks
Block 3, 7 weeks
Block 4, 6 weeks
Block 5, 5 weeks
Study Load
46,5 contact hours
14 self study hours
Competencies
1, 3, 6
Summary
With awareness, knowledge and insight we can work towards our full potential of efficiency and quality of movement and in this way we can learn to work with our own physical challenges and create possibilities to make choices.
In this class we adopt a holistic approach and work towards becoming independent, taking control of our own development.
The way anatomy is taught in this class has roots in the functional Posture and Movement therapy of Bess Mensendieck, Oefentherapie Mensendieck (1895). Mensendieck developed her functional posture and movement method from her experiences and knowledge of medicine, art and dramatic expression. Her holistic vision makes the therapy still very topical.
Besides Mensendieck therapy we’ll use knowledge and insights coming from sports science, Orthopaedics, and TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) technique, amongst others, to reach a multidimensional and personalised understanding of one’s structural, functional and affective body.
Content and design of the class
Experiential anatomy & kinesiology classes will help you develop the knowledge and tools to be able to make informed decisions in your training practice and performance. Each class we spend time experiencing/exploring, observing, analysing the body and we will go through the theoretical knowledge.
You will gain knowledge and insight in relation to dance about:
- the musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and quality of movement of foot/ankle, knee, hip/turn out, spine, trunk/center, arm movement.
- Observation and analysing posture and movement and habitual patterns.
- training principles, warming up and cooling down, stretching, tissue damage and repair, common injuries, rest.
These classes are a part of the education that will prepare you to become an independent and healthy dancer.
Learning goals
- knows basic anatomical terminology
- has basic knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and injury prevention
- can transfer the theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge
- has more awareness, insight in and knowledge about their own posture/alignment and movement patterns and how this affects their body, training and performance.
- has more insight in and knowledge to tailor their training when being injured.
- has more insight in and knowledge to respond to injuries in a sensible, safe and effective manner
- will develop the knowledge and tools to be able to make informed decisions in their training practice and performance.
Working method(s) used
Learning, observing, exploring, reflecting.
Assignments, peer-to-peer, self-study.
Used study material
Anatomy and injuries, autor Ted Willemsen. (obligatory)
Handouts, Lobke Mienis
Each other and a variety of sources
Assessment criteria:
Attendance
Attitude: pro-active, investigative, committed
Participation
Personal development
Knowledge and insights.
Method of assessment
Small assignments in class, research assignment, exam, self-reflection.