FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY FOR MOVEMENT PRACTICES
Provides an understanding of functional anatomy in kinetic terms, exploring efficient musculoskeletal function as it relates to pedestrian movement and vigorous movement. Learn how to see and feel the difference between healthy movement and movement pathology.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: DANCE 131 , 135 , or 136 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Memorize basic musculoskeletal anatomy and functions Audience: Undergraduate 2. Comfortably execute touch-based partner work with maturity and skill Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate clear body awareness by responding to instructor and peer corrections and through self-correction Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop visual and kinesthetic skill for identifying anatomical pathways and patterns in others Audience: Undergraduate 5. Identify and distinguish pathological vs healthy movement patterns theoretically and in live bodies Audience: Undergraduate 6. Create imagery-based movement exercises that address specific movement concepts Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Memorize basic musculoskeletal anatomy and functions Audience: Undergraduate 2. Comfortably execute touch-based partner work with maturity and skill Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate clear body awareness by responding to instructor and peer corrections and through self-correction Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop visual and kinesthetic skill for identifying anatomical pathways and patterns in others Audience: Undergraduate 5. Identify and distinguish pathological vs healthy movement patterns theoretically and in live bodies Audience: Undergraduate 6. Create imagery-based movement exercises that address specific movement concepts Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027