Movement Based Experiential Learning and Competency Development in Dance/Movement Therapy Graduate Education: Early Practitioner Perspectives

Millrod, Eri; Goodill, Sherry W.; Giguere, Miriam; Kaimal, Girija; Wilkins, Erica; Chang, Meg

doi:10.1007/s10465-021-09353-y

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“…A high effect size (0.759) was also observed. These results confirm what other authors have found about the impact that dance and creative movement produce for the well-being of different populations [34,63].…”

Section: Psychometric Measuressupporting

confidence: 92%

“…Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is part of the creative therapies, which have demonstrated evidence of their effectiveness on health outcomes [28][29][30][31][32][33]. Although in the beginning its application was mainly clinical, there are increasing contributions in the field of learning and health promotion in socio-educational contexts [34][35][36]. The fundamental principles of DMT are embodiment, the creative process, and symbolic and metaphoric meaning of movement [37,38].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Embodied Learning for Well-Being, Self-Awareness, and Stress Regulation: A Randomized Trial with Engineering Students Using a Mixed-Method Approach

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The continuous changes in our society require adapted training that encompasses both technical and competency knowledge. There is a high level of demand, especially in areas such as engineering, which can affect the mental health of students, producing high levels of stress and psychological distress, hindering self-efficacy and academic performance. Embodied learning working on self-awareness, stress reduction and self-knowledge can help to generate healthier environments. Creative therapies can be a tool to promote the prevention of health problems in this group of the population. In particular, Dance Movement Therapy has demonstrated its effectiveness in improving health in clinical and non-clinical settings. In this work, a body awareness program based on Dance Movement Therapy is developed and implemented in engineering students. Through a mixed pre-post methodology, its impact is evaluated and analyzed in an experimental group of engineering students. Psychometric tests, physiological variables and reflective diaries are used as data sources. The results show that the experimental group, compared with the control group, increased their levels of body awareness and connectedness, well-being and life satisfaction and reduced their stress levels. The results were supported by cortisol measures. Likewise, the students acknowledged having increased their levels of self-awareness and self-knowledge and considered the inclusion of these bodily approaches in higher education to be necessary.

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Section: Psychometric Measuressupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Embodied Learning for Well-Being, Self-Awareness, and Stress Regulation: A Randomized Trial with Engineering Students Using a Mixed-Method Approach

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“…The experimental group prepared for postural assessment scores was significantly better than the control group. 7 The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The experimental group's performance showed a significant improvement over the students in the control group.…”

Section: Dance Kick Technique Scorementioning

confidence: 86%

Influences of Abdominal Core Strength Training on Sport Dancing

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2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction: The essential characteristics of the unique fitness of sport dancing are composed of the athletes' skill, quality, and physical characteristics. All are directly affected by proper abdominal core strength training. Kick strength is an important variable for controlled balance in lower limb elevation. It is produced by the combined action of the pelvic girdle and thigh muscle groups, beginning at the abdominal core. Objective: This paper explores the effect of abdominal core strength training on the quality of kicking movement in dance sports work. Methods: Forty-six college students majoring in sport dance were randomly selected as volunteers for the research. Randomly divided into control and experimental group, they participated in the experiment for four weeks. The experimental group added a specific strength exercise for the abdominal core at each class, while the control group followed only with the routine exercises. Several indicators of the athletes were tested before and after the end of the experiment. The collected variables went through the statistical methodology and data analysis. Results: The experimental group members showed significantly higher kicks than those of the control group (P<0.05). The balance and stability scores in the experimental group were also significantly higher (P<0.05). Conclusion: Abdominal core strength training significantly affects the quality of lower limb lifting movements in sports dance practitioners and significantly affects the overall performance improvement of athletes. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

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