Integrated Body Mind Practices 2

This subject is not offered in 2014.

1 x 1.5 hours Kinesiology workshop

1 x 1.5 hours Feldenkrais workshop

TOTAL 3 hours

Estimated total time commitment: 60 hours

Completion of year 1 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) ensures all students have appropriate background knowledge

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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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 investigate the mechanical principles underlying the design of kinetic imagery and relationships of both bone and muscle groups 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. Students will study the development and use of imagery in movement and postural integration, core stabilisation, as well as structure, function and integration of the upper body structures.

This subject will enable students to:

KINESIOLOGY

• demonstrate balanced arrangement of the axial & appendicular skeleton in relation to efficient & safe movement.
• demonstrate facility of core stabilization in the body.
• embody alignment through the neck, spine, shoulders & ribs.
• apply ideokinetic principles and practices in developing increased body awareness and efficient and economical movement.
• demonstrate integration between body parts & muscle groups through the centre of gravity in movement.

FELDENKRAIS

• identify individual body image and personal movement idiosyncrasies
• identify right/left differences and effect in action on balance and range
• identify influence of internal kinetic preferences on movement aesthetic
• distinguish personal choices in relation to breathing, attention and effort
• identify the connection between sensation, focus and presence in action

Contribution and participation to coursework against the prescribed criteria:
Feldenkrais 20%
Kinesiology 15%
Timing of assessment is ongoing. Assessment weight is 35%.

Written assignments (1000 words total)
2 journals for Feldenkrais 20% (10% each) Timing of assessment is mid and end of semester.
1 essay for Kinesiology 15% Timing of assessment is mid-semester.
Total assessment weight is 35%.

Kinesiology practical exam - Timing is end of semester. Assessment weight is 20%.
Feldenkrais practical exam - Timing is end of semester. Assessment weight is 10%.

Hurdle requirements
Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. Regular participation in seminars and studio required.

Kinesiology

Fitt.S.S.1996. Dance Kinesiology. 2nd ed. Schirmer

Sweigard, L. E. 1974. Human Movement Potential, It’s Ideokinetic facilitation, Harper & Row, New York

Todd, M. E. 1937. The Thinking Body.Dance Horizons, New York

Franklin, E. 2003.Pelvic Power.1 st ed. Princeton Book company

Class handouts available on LMS

Feldenkrais

Class handouts available on LMS

Feldenkrais, M.1984. Awareness through Movement Health Exercises for Personal Growth. Penguin

Todd, M. E. 1937. The Thinking Body.Dance Horizons, New York

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this course 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