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Functional anatomy of the foot & ankle

Criteria for assessing readiness for pointe work 

 How to develop strength, articulation, alignment & motor control

Theory into practice

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What you will learn

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The  importance of good nutrition and hydration

Types of macronutrients and micronutrients to support energy, health and wellbeing

Theory into practice

What you will learn

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The different types of stretches

Appropriate timing for stretches

Injury risk

Theory into practice

What you will learn 

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The importance of rest and recovery  

The different types of rest Understand the effects of fatigue and overtraining on health and injury risk

Theory into practice

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Motivation

Mind Sets

Body Image

Effective Feedback

Psychological Skills

Use of Imagery & Cueing

Theory into practice

What you will learn

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Intrinsic and extrinsic forces acting on the body during movement

Potential stress and injury risk

Theory into practice

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 Movement terminology and planes of movement

How this applies to safe dance

Theory into practice

What you will learn

 

The physical changes and implications to training and

 injury risk

Modifications and strategies 

Theory into Practice

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Structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system in relation to dance movement

Optimise performance potential and reduce injury risk  

Theory into Practice

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How individual physical differences  impact training and injury risk

Modifications and strategies 

Theory into Practice

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How to identify correct posture and alignment 

How to cue correctly and effectively

Understand core stability

Understand correct weight distribution

Theory into Practice