Embodiment as a Component of Well-BeingLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: KP00CC98
Credits
4 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Riikka Karvonen
Objective
In this course you learn how to expand your movement self-awareness, body awareness and movement language through creative movement and improvisation.
You will be introduced to embodied functional methods, and you deepen your ability to be present.
You understand how movement and dance are used to support self-expression, creativity and education.
You will be able to create movement-based learning situations and experiential productions in different communities.
Content
The main content of the course is creative movement, dance and improvisation.
During the course you will learn about body awareness and mindfulness work.
During the course you will learn about different relaxation, breathing, body awareness and imagery exercises.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Approved:
Approved performance requires active participation and attendance in contact teaching.
You understand the importance of positive embodiment as part of human well-being.
You demonstrate courage in physical expression.
You have demonstrated through learning activities an understanding of the importance of mindfulness skills.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024
Timing
28.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Finnish Music Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Early Childhood Music Education and Cultural Well-being
Teachers
- Riikka Karvonen
Objectives
In this course you learn how to expand your movement self-awareness, body awareness and movement language through creative movement and improvisation.
You will be introduced to embodied functional methods, and you deepen your ability to be present.
You understand how movement and dance are used to support self-expression, creativity and education.
You will be able to create movement-based learning situations and experiential productions in different communities.
Content
The main content of the course is creative movement, dance and improvisation.
During the course you will learn about body awareness and mindfulness work.
During the course you will learn about different relaxation, breathing, body awareness and imagery exercises.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Oppimateriaali on kurssilla jaettavaa materiaali sekä sähköisesti saavutettavaa materiaalia.
Teaching methods
Kurssilla osallistut aktiivisesti lähiopetukseen ja perehdyt jaettuun sähköiseen oppimateriaaliin ja oppimistehtäviin. Lähiopetus pitää sisällään toiminnallisia oppimistehtäviä ja luentoja.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Kurssi arvioidaan oppimistehtävien ja aktiivisen osallistumisen perusteella.
Student workload
Kontaktiopetus 36h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 72h
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
Approved:
Approved performance requires active participation and attendance in contact teaching.
You understand the importance of positive embodiment as part of human well-being.
You demonstrate courage in physical expression.
You have demonstrated through learning activities an understanding of the importance of mindfulness skills.