DAN 320 Dance Anatomy, Kinesiology and Injury Prevention
Emphasis is on basic kinesiology principles and terminology as applied to dance training and technique with a focus on muscular-skeletal anatomy and function. Includes assessment of core strength, muscular strength, balance, flexibility, and skeletal alignment in the context of a typical dance class. Familiarizes students with common dance injuries, their causes, and basic methods of care and rehabilitation. All of these areas will be applied to creating a safe and effective dance class. Required for Applied Dance Majors and Minors.
Credits
3
Distribution
(HFA)