| Course Description |
This course introduces foundational concepts in movement science as applied to
dance, integrating biomechanics, motor learning, neuroscience, and movement
analysis to better understand mastery of complex motor skills. Students will
develop an understanding of movement sciences which will equip them as aspiring
movement professionals and dancers with tools for mastery of dance and
choreographic technique, injury prevention, and health sciences research. Through
lectures, discussions, movement exploration, and lab-based experimentation, the
course bridges scientific and artistic perspectives. Students engage with motor
learning theory, as well as quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches
for analyzing movement performance through introduction to technologies such as
video analysis, wearable sensors, and 3D motion capture. The course also examines
dance as a health art, highlighting evidence-based dance interventions used in
neurological rehabilitation and health promotion.
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