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Apply the Alexander technique in performance

Apply the Alexander technique in performance

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWHS404
State Code
WI243
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
069903 - Human Movement
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to improve postural support, movement and breathing in live performance.At this level, supervision and guidance are provided during classes and practice sessions but individuals are expected to work independently on experimenting with ways to eliminate inefficient habits of movement and inappropriate patterns of tension that diminish competent performance.Only teachers who comply with the teaching standards of the Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique are qualified to teach and assess this unit.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Refine understanding of tension patterns
  • 1.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the principles and application of the Alexander technique in a performance context
  • 1.2 Develop observational skills to describe movement patterns in self and others and to identify inappropriate patterns of tension during simple movements
  • 1.3 Use knowledge gained from discussion and critical analysis to make an inventory of own inappropriate patterns of tension during simple movements and while performing
2. Elicit constructive change in postural support
  • 2.1 Under guidance, develop techniques for preventing harmful patterns of tension while standing, making simple movements and performing
  • 2.2 Initiate and maintain prevention of previously recognised habitual responses during simple and skilled activities
  • 2.3 Apply an understanding of dynamic relationship of head and spine to elicit positive change in postural support during simple and skilled activities
  • 2.4 Apply an understanding of how to organise human mind-body response to simple and skilled activities with respect to coordination of head, neck and back
  • 2.5 Extend the effect of thinking on performance and experiment with conscious thinking techniques as a way of influencing physiology and coordination
  • 2.6 Document own process of change and discuss with relevant personnel ways of overcoming issues
3. Minimise physiological distress during performance
  • 3.1 Analyse the symptoms of physiological distress and ways of minimising the risk of experiencing it
  • 3.2 Make an inventory of own indicators of physiological distress
  • 3.3 Use techniques based on an understanding of dynamic relationship of head to spine to intervene during simple and skilled activities to prevent physiological distress
  • 3.4 Monitor own ability to consciously organise movement and posture efficiently during practice and performance, and work on aspects that need improvement
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD42 CUAWHS413 Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development Unit of competency