DANC 340 - The Thinking Body:Somatic Theory and Practice

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Ursinus College

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Prof. Aiken Utilizing lectures, discussion and guided movement explorations, students will study the relationships between the form and function of the mind/body. Through a study of anatomy, physiology and the mind, students will develop a deeper understanding of the influence of the mind on movement, posture and experience. All students are required to keep weekly journals, present classroom materials in a formal assignment, and conduct a major research project to illustrate their command of kinesiological principles and somatic theory. Prerequisites: DANC-100, at least one 200 level DANC-course. Four hours per week. Four semester hours. (A.)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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