Rhythmic and Expressive Movement

Unit code:SPE2000Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit provides students with an overview and practical experience of rhythmic and expressive movement for children’s physical activity participation. It will examine: movement sequences using different body parts and in response to stimuli; designing and performing imaginative movement sequences; combining elements of effort, space, time, and objects to perform movement sequences; and exploration of rhythmic and expressive movement forms.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Apply knowledge of movement patterns and concepts to analyse and create movement sequences according to given criteria;
Develop activities to enhance movement skills, participation and performance in rhythmic and expressive movement with creativity;
Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts and safe practices; and,
Compose and perform movement sequences using exposition and analyse of the impact of effort, space, time, and objects on movement.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%

Online quiz x 2 (10% each)

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 20%

Instructional Plan

Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 30%

Instructional Experience

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%

Dance Video Tutorial

Attendance: Attendance at tutorials is a required component for the satisfactory completion of this unit. A minimum of 80% attendance of all tutorials classes is required to be eligible for a pass in this unit.