MOVEMENT ANALYSIS

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This course introduces foundational concepts in movement science as applied to dance, integrating biomechanics, motor learning, neuroscience, and movement analysis to better understand mastery of complex motor skills. Students will develop an understanding of movement sciences which will equip them as aspiring movement professionals and dancers with tools for mastery of dance and choreographic technique, injury prevention, and health sciences research. Through lectures, discussions, movement exploration, and lab-based experimentation, the course bridges scientific and artistic perspectives. Students engage with motor learning theory, as well as quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches for analyzing movement performance through introduction to technologies such as video analysis, wearable sensors, and 3D motion capture. The course also examines dance as a health art, highlighting evidence-based dance interventions used in neurological rehabilitation and health promotion