FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

SB 344 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Movement and Dance
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
SB 344
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Q&A
Simulation
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives At the end of the course, students learn to use movement, which is one of the indispensable subjects of healthy life, and dance, which is considered one of the alternative treatment methods, as a tool in the field of health.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • describe the functions of movement and dance,
  • explain positive effects of movement and dance on health,
  • increase intra-group interaction,
  • transfer what they learned to their patients and people around,
  • work collaboratively with other students to research in a creative and effective manner.
Course Description This course covers the meaning of movement and dance, its functions, health effects, communication, expression and empathy.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Personal Introduction of students and instructor Why are you here? Stress relief? Overview of class, goals, syllabus and assignments.
2 The meaning of movement and dance Laws K & Sugano A. 2008. Physics and the Art of Dance : Understanding Movement, syf: 1-15
3 Developing movement expression Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 33-72
4 Dance as a communication Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 90-123
5 Awareness of self Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 248-253
6 Movement and mood Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 278-308
7 Expression and emphathy Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 319-348
8 Connecting to others Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 349-358
9 Group performance
10 Similarities and differences Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 366-372
11 Movement and dance as a therapy Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 375-388
12 Movement and dance for specific groups Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 390-402
13 Movement and dance for specific groups Laws K & Sugano A. 2008 syf: 403-415
14 Banner design (themed)
15 Review of the semester
16 Final exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

* Laws K & Sugano A. 2008. Physics and the Art of Dance: Understanding Movement, ISBN-10: 0195341015

Suggested Readings/Materials

* American Dance Therapy Association. (n.d.). Scope of Practice Definition for Dance/Movement Therapy. Retrieved February 13, 2015, from http://www.adta.org/Resources/Documents/Scope%20of%20Practice%20Definition%20for%20DMT.pdf

* About Dance/Movement Therapy. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.adta.org/about_dmt

* Chang, M. H. (2016). Dance/Movement Therapists of Color in the ADTA: The First 50 Years. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 38(2), 268–278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465- 016-9238-9

* Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK. (2013). What is Dance Movement Psychotherapy? The Website for the Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK. https://admp.org.uk/dance-movement-psychotherapy/what-is-dance-movementpsychotherapy/

* Burzynska, A. Z., Finc, K., Taylor, B. K., Knecht, A. M., & Kramer, A. F. (2017). The Dancing Brain: Structural and Functional Signatures of Expert Dance Training. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 11, 566. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00566

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
20
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
20
20
Presentation / Jury
1
22
22
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
30
30
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to define issues, and conduct evaluation and planning in health, disease and disability, using theoretical and applied concepts and principles of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

2

To be able to demonstrate the analytical and practical skills to identify, formulate and to resolve issues affecting health; to be able to specify and apply the evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making.

3

To be able to effectively use devices, tools and equipment, appropriate treatment techniques and modalities, up-to-date informatics and rehabilitation technologies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

4

To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences.

5

To be able to take responsibility, and demonstrate efficient working and management skills autonomously, as an individual, and as part of a healthcare team.

6

To be able to adopt the principle of lifelong learning; critically evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of information; access up-to-date scientific and technological information and practices.

7

To be able to communicate with, and convey information to the individuals/groups regardless of their sociocultural background, education level, age or disability status.

8

To be able to understand and apply legal rights, regulations and responsibilities regarding the physiotherapy profession and practices; to participate in academic, professional, regional, and global networks, and to utilize these networks efficiently.

9

To acquire the ability to perform, record and archive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation applications according to the principles of healthcare quality, patient and occupational safety, professional deontology and ethics.

10

To be able to contribute to the public health promotion via developing novel approaches to meet the diverse and changing needs of society, and to develop health policies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

11

To be able to communicate with patients and healthcare team and perform clinical applications in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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