Dance Psychology

Subject DNCE60054 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:

6.25

Level:

6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

July, Southbank - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 24 hours ( 2 hours per week for 12 weeks)
Total Time Commitment: Not available

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Corequisites:

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Core Participation Requirements:

 Contact
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au 
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	The study of psychological issues for dancers, and the current evolution of sport psychology theories for dance applications. Examination of specific issues including performance, anxiety, stress, perfectionism and body image, child development, and emotional disorders and behaviours affecting dance practice.
Objectives:
Assessment:	Participation and contribution to coursework (40%); 15 minute class presentation during semester (40%): Written assessment of not more than 1000 words at end of semester (20%); Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:	Not offered in 2009

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