Course Modules

In this module you will undertake a work placement in a dance-related role. You could work in dance administration, technical production or work in the community dance sector. You will be required to apply your own decision-making skills and exercise […]

This module aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to design interventions for improving both health and skills-related physical fitness. You will develop the ability to complete a health screening and needs analysis on clients and athletes, establish

This module focuses on further development of performance skills and vocabulary from the solo to the group improvisation. The use of spontaneous compositional practice within group situations, relationship possibilities and the development of in aesthetic, spatial and aural awareness, will form

This module creatively and critically engages you with the skills and processes of working with character, relationships and intentionality in a physical theatre style. It extends and builds on previous dance choreography modules by exploring and contextualising the techniques used

This module will examine the combined effects of nutrition and physical activity on health with particular focus on prevalent diseases associated with these factors. Topics covered will include: dietary guidelines, dietary analysis, measurement of energy, macro- and micro-nutrient intake, digestion,

This module will introduce you to the key theories and concepts in performance psychology, examining theory and research into a range of factors (e.g., confidence, motivation, emotional regulation) that have been proposed to contribute to performance in sport and other

This module examines the metabolic, neuromuscular, neuroendocrine and cardiovascular systems of the human body to develop knowledge on the nature of limitations to performance across this intensity spectrum.

The course will examine contemporary theories relating to the adoption and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. It will also examine the relationship between activity involvement and individual affective responses, cognitions of self and health-related behaviour. Specifically, theories of behaviour change

In this module, you will explore the research process and design a small scale qualitative study and a group experimental study. This will allow you to gain experience in data collection and in both qualitative and quantitative data analyses.

This module addresses the five knowledge areas identified by Safe in Dance International (SiDI) and their 10 associated core principles of healthy dance practice. You will cover topics including health and safety in the dance environment, injury reduction and management,