Module Code - Title:
MD6302
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ADVANCED DANCE IN HEALTH
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module provides skills and knowledge to allow experienced dancers to work in healthcare settings, under the supervision of, and in collaboration with, medical healthcare professionals. The content will cover practices that promote a healthy and mindful approach to movement while also helping dancers apply their knowledge for use across a range of healthcare situations. This module will provide preparation for clinical placement and contextualization, through theory and studio-based practice. The continued development of an integrated mind/body approach will enable students to facilitate appropriate and effective dance classes for multiple populations to increase: mobility, cardiovascular function, agency and expression, while minimizing risk of injury
Syllabus:
This module provides skills and knowledge to allow experienced dancers to work in healthcare settings, under the supervision of, and in collaboration with, medical healthcare professionals. The content will cover practices that promote a healthy and mindful approach to movement while also helping dancers apply their knowledge for use across a range of healthcare situations. This module will provide preparation for clinical placement and contextualization, through theory and studio-based practice. The continued development of an integrated mind/body approach will enable students to facilitate appropriate and effective dance classes for multiple populations to increase: mobility, cardiovascular function, agency and expression, while minimizing risk of injury
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Exemplify an understanding of the key theoretical principles that underpin the field of dance in healthcare settings. Display a critically engaged understanding of ethical and safety issues surrounding dance in healthcare. Demonstrate knowledge of basic somatic and anatomical principles and practices used to facilitate dance classes for individuals with additional needs. Utilize knowledge of basic medical terminology and understanding of anatomical best-practice. Identify the role and function of movement in injury prevention and mobility for different levels of movement ability.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an appreciation of how dance can enhance the agency of clients in healthcare settings by giving voice to their embodied experience. Demonstrate that they value the role of creativity in enhancing the wellbeing of clients. Demonstrate an appreciation of valuing the diversity of strengths amongst client populations.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Perform and vocalize dance and movement activities with a clear sense of embodiment. Be able to adapt dance and movement practices, as appropriate, for diverse populations.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Based on current research particularly from the UL arts and health research network, this module has been created in collaboration with the dance experts, healthcare practitioners and the music therapy team at the University of Limerick. This module engages students with best practice and recent theory in the fields of both dance and health. Students will engage in active learning, peer teaching and both studio-based and theory-based teaching. This module promotes proactive and creative learning by encouraging students to utilize theory to design and create dance classes for a wide range of abilities to be delivered in healthcare settings.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Batson et al., (2012)
Integrating Somatics and Science
, Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices Volume 3
Clifford et al., (2023)
The effect of dance on physical health and cognition in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
, Arts in Health
Ni Bhriain,O. & Clifford, A. (2022)
A Community-Based Approach to Engaging Older Adults in the Promotion of Their Health and Well-Being Through Social Dance. In: Wood, L. (eds) Community-based Research with Vulnerable Populations
, Palgrave Macmillan
Other Relevant Texts:
Clifford,NiBhriain et al., (2022)
Music and Movement for Health: Protocol for a pragmatic cluster-randomised feasibility pilot trial of an arts-based programme for the health and wellbeing of older adults
, HRB Open Research
Clifford et al., (2023)
The effect of dance on physical health and cognition in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
, Arts in Health
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MADAPETFA - DANCE PERFORMANCE
MAIDSTTFA - IRISH DANCE STUDIES
MAETCHTFA - ETHNOCHOREOLOGY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
orfhlaith.nibhriain@ul.ie