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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL - KINESIOLOGY
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OCTOBER 21, 1971
344-3, S.71-122
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"That Senate approve the new course proposal
from the Senate Interdisciplinary Committee
on Kinesiology - Kinesiology 344-3 - Theory
of Creative Movement - as outlined in Paper
S.71-122."
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
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cALENDARINFORMATION
Departmont: Kinesiology
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Course Number: 344 Title:
Sub-tit-le or Description:
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Theory of Creative Movement
Application of c:izoreocp:aphic principles to
composition in creative problem solving. Students will
explore aspects of space, rhthin and energy in
individual group studies.
Credit Hours:
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Vector Description: 1 lectur
2 labs
2 hours cac
Pre-requisite(s): Kines. 044
Aesthetic Forms of Human Movement or consent of instructor.
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ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment:
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15 - 20
Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall
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Yearly
When course will first be offered:
Fall '72
JUSTIFICATION
A.
What is the detailed description of the course including
differentiation from lower level courses, from similar
courses in the same departnnt and from courses in
other departments in the University?
Extends creativity and problem solving to the realm of the
human body and studies its possibilities as an expressive
instrument. It is different from Kines 044 -Aesthetic
Forms of Human Movement inasmuch as Kins. 044 - is an
exploratory courc whereas Kines 344 utilizes the knowl edges
and skills gained to create individually and in groups.
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What is the roncJe of topics that may be dealt with in
the course?
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Concepts of space, enerqy and rlijthm (as they
relate to the human body)
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Pre-Classic
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Modern rorms.
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Relationship of other media.
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visual
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music
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film
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Stimuli for choreography.
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Current trends in choreography.
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Forms of Movement Notation
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how does this course fit the goals of the department'
This course helps to provide a balance in the study
of Kineswlogy which at present stresses the study
of biological functioning
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How does this course affect degree requirements'
Elective
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What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the
addition of this course'
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Just an additionof title and description.
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What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar
if this course is approved'
None
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What is the nature of student demand for this course?
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Kines.
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over-filled every semester it has been offered and students in
that course have requested more course work in this field.
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Other reasons for introducing the course?
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This course will be extremely valuable for students who are
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interested in the creative process.
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Students interested in
pursuing teaching as a career will benefit in learning how to
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encourage creative movement in individuals and groups.
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Creative
movement: is also valuable for Behavioral Scientists for its
use as a.therapeutic tool.
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APPROVAL -
BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
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Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
Iris Garland
B.
What are the special sp.ce and/or equipment
requirements for this course?
The dance floor in the theatre.
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Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
Some of this material has been aempted through non-credit
workhops in The Centre for Communications and The Arts.
(taught by Iris Garland) Therefore, the teaching load
.iould not be appreciably increased.
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Interdisciplinary Committee
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Senate:
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