Motor Learning

Subject DNCE60043 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2015.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours ( 2 hours per week for 12 weeks)
Total Time Commitment:

60 hours

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Core Participation Requirements:

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:

Examines motor learning and neuromuscular patterning for dance practice. Investigates current theories of motor development through childhood and adolescence, with a particular emphasis on pedagogical and training concerns. Explores the inter-relationship of creativity and motor development in dance.

Learning Outcomes:

Assessment:

Course participation and contribution including 2 set tasks during the semester (40%);
15 minute class presentation during the semester (40%);
Written assignment of not more than 1000 words (20%) at the end of semester.

Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

Not offered in 2009

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