OVERVIEW

Body expression is essential in conducting physical activities, sports and leisure, individuals and groups. At a good level it teaches to observe, understand and create with the movement. Therefore, it is useful in the creative context and in sports.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course the student should know:

In this integrated educational module, the technical and methodological knowledge, related to the specific physical activities aimed at achieving the well-being of the person, are detailed within the motor entertainment field.

 Develop skills in expressive languages ​​and the interaction between movement and affective/cognitive processes.

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lessons in class (theory) and in the gym (practical), supported by multimedia devices (e.g. Computers, projectors, videos, music, etc. )

• group lessons and practice
• notes via web.

Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, should contact the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department before class begins, in order to liaise and arrange the specific teaching methods so that the learning aims and outcomes may be met.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The categories of Dynamics. Space, weight, time and flow offer the chance to experience and perceive the many ways in which the same movement can be performed. (communicative/expressive aspect)

Space. Space as volume, personal space and general space. Levels, direction, trails and paths. R. Laban, the scale of movement built around the vertical, horizontal and sagittal axes.

The quality of the movement. Knowing how to perform in relation to the quality of movement (space, weight, time, energy). Moving in a personal and non-stereotyped, favoring one's own pace or the proposed pace. Movement observation through photographs, illustrations and movies.

Weight and balance. Counter and accommodate the weight. Quantitative and qualitative aspect of movement.

The intention in the movement. An accelerated or decelerated attitude towards time, a direct or indirect attitude with respect to space, lightness and strength compared to weight, control or freedom from the flow, indicate the personal character that is expressed in the movement itself.

Objects. Re-invent the function of objects: everyday use and support for choreography. Each object, due to the shape and the material of which it is composed, has a specific purpose, thus lends itself to different uses. R.Laban, the scale of movement built around the diagonal of a cube. (Quality of movement)

The dancing couple. The group. Adapt to another's rhythm, folk dance.

Music. The rhythmic-motor behaviors. Using sounds in motor elaboration (voice word, instruments).

Composition. Observe, compose, represent. Represent ideas, moods and stories using gestures and postures individually, in pairs and in groups.

Observation and analysis of the movement. Recognizing the possible interactions between expressive languages ​​and other areas: artistic, educational, sports, etc.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

A. Sbragi, L'intenzione nel movimento,  Libero di scrivere® edizioni Collana Scientifica Frasconi, Genova 2012

Slides provided by the professors.

Recommended texts:

E. Zocca,A. Sbragi,  M. Gulisano, P. Manetti, M. Marella - Movimento Creativo, Corso di scienze motorie e sportive per la scuola secondaria di secondo grado, Casa editrice D'Anna (2020)

E. Zocca, M. Gulisano, P. Manetti, M. Marella, A. Sbragi - Competenze motorie, Corso di scienze motorie e sportive per la scuola secondaria di secondo grado, Casa editrice D'Anna (2016)

A.Sbragi, In principio era l'azione. Itinerari di espressione corporea, DeFerrari, Genova (2003)

EF. La rivista di educazione fisica e sport:

- A.Sbragi, in Le competenze motorie dai 3 ai 19 anni, CAPDI&LSM, Venezia (2007)

- A.Sbragi, in Gli standard di apprendimento, CAPDI&LSM, Venezia (2008)

- A.Sbragi, in Le competenze motorie e la valutazione, CAPDI&LSM, Venezia (2009)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Secondo semestre - March 2025 - Savona Campus

Class schedule

BODY EXPRESSION

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

• Oral examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Knowledge of the expressive languages thecnique and methodology​; the basic elements of music and rhythm; the aspects of non-verbal communication.
• Ability to design and to achieve expressive sequences.