Name of teacher / supervisor
Erzi Hoogveld
Jurgen Paulsuma
Period, duration
Block 1, 7 weeks
Block 2, 6 weeks
Block 3, 5 weeks
Block 4, 4 weeks
Study load
Total 30 contact-hours
Competencies:
1, 3, 6
Summary
The root:
Fitness –especially the cardiovascular capacity or endurance –plays an important role in improving dance performance and preventing injuries. For that reason, physical fitness training has a standard place in this training course.
Content and design of the class
The characteristic of this class is mainly physical.
We will focus on all the components of physical fitness as: endurance (cardio vascular + muscular), strength , flexibility, coordination, speed but also elements like: breath, balance, rest and all other anatomically- related subjects that are being taught in the experiential anatomy classes.
Every year the first- and second-year students are screened on their structural build and functional quality of movement and this personal “physical profile”is used as a guideline in classes Smart Training and Experiential Anatomy.
Next to physical conditioning exercises, student learn how to evaluate and monitor their fitness through charts and journaling.
Learning goals
The goal of these classes is to give the student tools for personal maintenance of their body and health.
- improving physical fitness
- integrating tools and exercises
-being able to recognise what is needed for their own body
-being able to create own workout
- learning how to set goals for improvement of personal physical fitness
Working method(s) used
Group class, training out and inside the building, peer-to-peer, coaching, aiding and advising.
Used study material
“Anatomy and injuries”Ted Willemsen, exercise aids and fitness materials.
Assessment criteria:
Students are assessed in regard to the class learning goals, their personal development trajectory, attendance, participation and motivation.
Method of assessment
Small assignments in class, continuous feedback