Kinetic Studies 2B

Subject DNCE20011 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 4 hours per week
Total Time Commitment:

5 hours per week

Prerequisites:

756-237 Kinetic Studies 2A

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

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Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The subject will involve further study and practice of ideokinetic processes to foster a balanced alignment of the skeletal system and re-education of neuromuscular habits in movement. Students will also investigate the mechanical principles underlying the design of kinetic imagery and the relationships of both bone and muscle groups in relation to postural alignment and efficient physical coordination. Students will experience moving from a source of imagery, emanating from Skinner Releasing Technique, ideokinesis and/or anatomical based releasing techniques. Other kinetic practices, such as Feldenkrais will also be studied. The course in second semester will cover the stabilisation and integration of lower body structures. This will include the examination of safe turnout. Students will also participate in a series of Skinner Releasing technique classes.

Objectives:
  • To minimise mechanical stress through improved body patterning
  • Increase lumbopelvic stability;
  • Appropriate use and development of turnout;
  • The development of balanced muscle function;
  • Improved general flexibility.
Assessment:

Participation and contribution to course work (30%); practical examination (30%); written requirements totalling no more than 2000 words (40%). Hurdle requirement - 80% attendance.

Prescribed Texts:

None

Recommended Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should have acquired the following skills:

  • the ability to apply theory to practice;
  • the capacity for kinaesthetic awareness;
  • the ability to exercise imaginative and transformative processes;
  • the capacity to communicate in writing.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Dance (VCA)

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