Body I

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In this curricular united the formation will be guided by the principle of integration of theoretical knowledge, in practice perspective of intervention that enables the interdisciplinary areas of specific activities. The theoretical-practical and practical-laboratory contents although organized separately, will be treated to form links between theoretical knowledge (exposure and dialogue), experimentation and observation / analysis.

This practical curricular unit will have an exclusively continuous evaluation [100% = 20 values] considering the items:
1) Practical tests- performance bodily/expressive movement (90% )
2) Participation (10% )
Under point 8 of article 13º of the Academic Regulation of the 1st cycle of studies at ESEC, the student must meet the following specific conditions for access to the exam: have attended 60% of the classes and in the continuums evaluation have a minimal classification of 50% on item 1).
The exam have a practical test (100%).

1. Develop spontaneity of movement through body awareness by the experience and analysis of practical situations.
2. Acquire control of the body, in its entirety or segmental level, through practical exercises.
3. Develop perceptual, expressive and movement skills through the experience of content.
4. Understand the implications of body preparation on the body and movement.
5. Develop the observation and reflection skills on the performance of the body leading the capabilities to detect limiting factors and prescribe ways to overcome execution errors.
6. Develop creativity and imagination kinetic in order to use movement as a means of communication.

1. Understanding of basic anatomophysiology: muscular and skeletal systems, muscle structure and movement.
2. Bodily activities: exercises of image, perception of body, expression, communication and agility.
3. Alexander Technique: head, chest, pelvic and scapular girdle.
4. Posture, alignment and breathing (baseline Pilates work).
5. Activities perceptual-expressive corporal: find, recognize and feel the body; objects and body.
6. Techniques of body warming and relaxation.

• - Exam - 100.0%

• - Practical Component - 90.0%
• - Attendance and Participation - 10.0%

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