Dance Science MSc

University of Bedfordshire

Postgraduate

In Luton

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Luton

About the course This course provides an intellectually stimulating programme of study, examining dance practice from physiological, psychological and biomechanical perspectives. You will apply science to the notion of optimising dance using laboratory-based and psychological methods, with access to cutting-edge laboratory equipment, large dance studios and excellent learning resources. Explore your own interests through elective units covering areas like nutrition, public health and performance analysis, combined with a unique opportunity to collaborate with students across a range of disciplines. This unique opportunity will allow you to create a distinct study and research pathway preparing you for a sustainable career in dance science. Intermediate qualifications available: Postgraduate certificate – credits at Masters levelPostgraduate diploma – credits at Mas.

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Location

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Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Access
  • Dancing
  • Public
  • Dance

Course programme

  • Study with staff with strong academic and practice backgrounds in dance and sport science research, dance making, performance and leadership
  • Explore current research across dance, sport and exercise disciplines as you select study units in line with your own interests, and choose whether to focus on the role of dance in public health or on elite participation
  • Develop your practical skills using excellent on-campus facilities for dance and exercise science training, including the Sport Science Laboratories and Human Performance Unit, and the professionally equipped seat theatre, theatre studio and suite of dance studios
  • Gain access to a wide range of elective units thanks to a unique partnership allowing you to work alongside students on sport, exercise and behaviour courses across the University
  • Benefit from a degree that develops you as a competent and rigorous dance scientist able to work holistically with recreational, vocational and professional dancers, and prepares you for roles including dance scientist practitioner, teacher, choreographer and dance artist or to continue to MPhil and PhD research degrees.
  • Research Methods
  • The Dancing Mind: Dance Psychology
  • The Dancing Body I: Dance Physiology
  • The Dancing Body II: Dance Biomechanics
  • Dance Research Project/Dissertation
  • Inter-professional Working Project
  • Talent Identification and Development in Sport
  • Performance Analysis
  • Physical Activity, Nutrition and Metabolic Health
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Psychological Approaches to Public Health
  • Professional Skills for Healthcare Providers
  • Somatic Practice
  • Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations

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Dance Science MSc

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