Vide Item No 87R Revised Syllabus of MPA Dance Sem I to IV CBCS_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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MASTE R OF PERFORMING ARTS ( HUMAN MOVEMENTS )
Duration – Two academic years (Fo ur Semester s)
Total Marks for the Degree -2000 (1credit =30 marks)
MPA – (Human Movements ) Part-I Semester -I - 500 Marks
Semester -II - 500 Marks
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Total - 1000 Marks
MPA – (Human Movements ) Part-II Semester -III - 500 Marks
Semester -IV - 500 Marks
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Total - 1000 Marks
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
B.F.A - B.P.A (Dance of M.F.A - M.P.A (Dance)
B.P.T (Bachelor of Physio Therapy)
B.O.T (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
Bachelor of Drama/ Theatre Art, Master of Drama/ Theatre Arts.
M.B.B.S
B.H.M.S
B.A.M.S
B.U.M.S
B.P.Ed
Graduate of Physical Education
Graduate of any faculty and a recognised Diploma/Certificate in Fitness, Nutrition,
Exercise Science or Diploma in Yoga from a recognised institution and minimum three
years experience as a teacher/ trainer in the subject of fitness.
CONDITIONS FOR AFFILIATION
1. The applicant college must be permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai and
recognised under S 2 (b) and 12(f) by the U.G.C.
2. The applicant college must be recognised by the University of Mumbai to teach
graduate and post -graduate courses in either Dance or Yoga or both or a co -related
discipline.
3. The applicant college must be recognised to register students for the Ph.D. degree of
the University of Mumbai.
4. The applicant college must have the following facilities:
a) Clear space admeasuring approximately 2000 sq. ft. in its own premises,
specially designated for its Dept. / Institute of Human Movement .
b) The college must have equipment and apparatuses required for running a
fitness and wellness Centre.
c) The applicant college must have a suitably equipped library of books as well
as audio - video discs.
d) The applicant college must have facility for an audio -video recording and
editing centre to prepare leaning aids and packages.
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SCOPE AND AIMS OF THE COURSE - HUMAN MOVEMENTS
This discipline has been designed by taking human movement or motion as the
foundation .
Aims:
a) Life time fitness and wellness suitable for all age group of the human society.
b) Performance enhancement of the human body creating heightened level of
performance.
c) Rehabilitation and Prehabilitation leading to prevention of injuries and degeneration.
d) Facilitation of healthy and meaningful ageing through motor function and cognition.
e) Nutrition for fitness and optimisation of human activity.
f) Including balance, stability and harmony in physical and mental activities.
g) Be a very important and meaningful adjust to stress Management.
h) Creating movement specialists who are equipped to work or self-employ in various
areas as trainers, coaches for physical wellness and fitness.
Scope:
a) The scope of this course is cross disciplinary as well as inter -disciplinary. It
encompasses the intrinsic elements from various ancient and traditional Indian
disciplines like Dance, Yoga other martial arts and the modern scientifically created
and nurtured system of Kinesiology and other forms of exercise.
b) These can be termed as sub -disciples which nevertheless, have their individual
specialised existence and significance and go on to create the holistic discipline of
Human Movement –an integrated and meaningful whole that has given rise to
purposive human movement as its central focus.
c) The course explores interalia the intrinsic relationship of these sub -disciplines with each
other.
d) The course places an emphasis on the nature and meaning of this study as an adjunct to
the matrix of education, culture and society.
e) Most importantly the course is not designed as an alternative to surgical, medical
or therapeutic solution in conditions requiring immediate and urgent treatment.
f) The course is designed as a long term follow up to maintain a uniform state of wellness
after the medical condition.
g) The course very forcefully projects the necessity to maintain human wellness and
fitness by prescribing practical regime to prevent the wasteful conditions arising out of
the modern fast paced life -style – both physically and psychologically.
h) The course prescribes preventive measures that an ordinary human being should
incorporate in daily life to lead a healthy and trouble free existence .
i) A very special emphasis is the course is on the debilating consequence of ageing in
which physical activities are severally challenged.
The course has a sizeable content devoted, to Ageing, its problem and solutions.
j) The course has a well-planned foundation of the principles of ‘Exercise Science’ which
equips the student with scientific knowledge to assess the various problems delineated
above and find solutions through exercise and movement regime.
k) The course aims at creating scientifically trained efficient trainers whose chief concern
would be to improve the life -style of the people at large and contribute significantly to
the well-being of the society.
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MAJOR SUBJECTS
1. Human Anatomy and its various system, with a special emphasis on the
musculoskeletal system and human physiology.
2. Mechanics of human movements :-
a) Physiological basic of human movement
b) Analysis of human motion/mobility.
c) Bio-mechanics - relationship between skeletal, muscular and neurological
structures and functions in the production of movement and optimisation of
performance. Neuro -mechanics of human movement.
3. Kinesiology
a) Human Kinetics.
b) Nervous system as basis of the human movement.
c) Trunk
1) Head, neck , shoulder, thorax which includes chest, sides
d) Upper extremity
2) Upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist hand
e) Lower extremity
hip joint, thigh, knee, shank, ankle, foot
f) Spinal column and pelvic girdle.
g) Mechanics o f respiration
4. Skill Acquisition
a) Motor control -learnin g and development.
b) Neuro muscular control of perceptual motor skills.
5. Fitness and Physical Activity
a) Concept of Fitness – various components through different forms of
exercise/Physical activity.
b) Performance enhancement and creating heightened level of fitness.
c) Nutrition for fitness and optimisation of human effort.
6. Ageing
Assessment and special considerations for fitness and exercise prescription in
maintenance of ADL, balance, preven tion of falls and other age related deficits and
disorders.
7. Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
a) Guidelines of Physical and psychological impairment.
b) Guidelines for functional recovery
c) Exercise regime after a clinical or medical episode/ condition
d) Children/Youth -special consideration
e) Pregnant women - Pre-natal and Post natal
8. Exercise specification for healthy living.
a) Physiology of exercise.
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b) Therapeutic exercises
c) Strength training and conditioning
d) Stress management Yoga and overall well being
e) Exercises to build cardiovascular endurance - Dance as a tool.
f) Exercises to build S peed, Agility and Balance - Dance as a tool.
g) Exercises to improve flexibility –Yoga
O. _____ Title of Course Master of Performing Arts –(Human Movements )
This is a Self -financing Course
O._____ Eligibility for Admission
B.F.A. – B.P.A. (Dance or M.F.A – M.P.A (Dance)
B.P.T. (Bachelor of Physio Therapy)
B.O.T. (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
Bachelor of Drama / Theatre Art, Master of Drama / Theatre Art
M.B.B.S
B.H.M.S
B.A.M.S
B.U.M.S
B.P.Ed
Graduate of Physical Education
Graduate of any faculty and a recognized Diploma / Certificate in Fitness, Nutrition,
Exercise Science or Diploma in Yoga from a recognized in stitution and minimum
three years’ experience as a teacher/ trainer in the subject of fitness.
R.____ Intake Capacity – 20 students per year
R. ____ Fee Structure – for one academic year
Sr No Particular Amount
1 Tuition Fees 28000
2 Admission Fees 1045
3 University share 640
4 Registration Fees 1025
5 Library Fees 3000
6 Gym Fees 6000
7 Examination Fees 1260
8 Course Fees 3030
Total 44000
R._____ Duration of Course – Two academic years or four semesters
R.______ Attendance 75 Percent
On each working day –
Practicals 2 hours
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Theory 1 hour
R._____ Standard of Passing (Scheme of Examination)
To pass examination for each of the Part I and Part II a candidate must ob tain 40 per cent of
the full marks in each paper. 4 0 per cent of the full marks in each practical, dissertation and
viva-voce, where prescribed and 40 per cent of the aggregate marks obtainable in each part.
Those of the succ essful candidates who obtained 5 0 per cent of the total marks obtainable in
Part I and Part II examinations taken together will be placed in the Second Class, those who
obtained 60 per cent of the total marks will be placed in the First Class and those who obtained
70 per cent or more marks will be declared to have passed the examinati on in the First Class
with distinction.
A cand idate, who has failed at the M.P .A. Part I or Part II examination, but has secures, 4 0 per
cent of the total marks in the theory papers will, at his / her option, be exempted from appearing
in the theory paper s at subsequent examination, provided he / she has obtained minimum
passing in each of the practicals with 4 0 per cent of the marks will, at his / her option, be
exempted from appearing in the practicals at a subsequent examination.
Further, candidates ap pearing with exemption in theory papers / practicals will not be awarded
a class.
Grading System:
The grade card issued at the end of the semester to each student shall contain the following:
a) The credits earned for each course registered that year
b) The per formance in each course indicated by the letter grade
c) The Grade Point Average (GPA), of all the courses registered for the semester
d) The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
e) Overall Weighted Percentage of Marks (OWPM), and cumulative grade point average
after completing the programme will appear only on the grade card for the final year.
10 Point Grading System
Marks Grade Points Grade Performance
80 & above 10 O Outstanding
70-79.99 9 A+ Excellent
60-60.99 8 A Very Good
55-59.99 7 B+ Good
50-54.99 6 B Above Average
45-49.99 5 C Average
40-44.99 4 D Pass
Less than 40 0 F Fail
Note : The subject Weight will remain as earlier
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R._____ Qualifications of the T eachers
M.P.A – P.A (Dance) from a recognized university, M.P.T. from a recognized university,
M.O.T. from a recognized university, M.D. (Medicine). M.D. in any alternative discipline e.g
Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani Diploma/ Certificate in Yoga from a recognized univ ersity,
Diploma / Certificate in Fitness Sciences from a recognised institution.
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M.P.A. Part -I
Human Movements
Theory and Practicals
Semester -I
Theory
Paper -I - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Human Movements -140 Marks
External Assessment 90 Marks Int ernal Assessment 50 Marks
Practical -I
Dance Movements and Exercises for Endurance, Agility and Mobility -I -180 Marks
a) Rasas including emotional S tability - 45 Marks
b) Exercises for speed and Agility -35 Marks
c) Exercises fo r cardiovascular endurance -30 Marks
(Functional Training and HIIT – High Intensity --------------
Internal Training based exercises. 110 Marks
External Assessment will be 110 marks and Internal Assessment will be 70 marks.
Practical -II
Yoga Asanas and Exercises of S tability/ Flexibility –I -180 Marks
a) Yoga Asanas including meditation and breathing -45 Marks
b) Exercise for Balance & Stability -35 Marks
c) Exercise for Enhancing Flexibility -30 Marks
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110 Marks
External As sessment will be 110 marks and I nternal Assessment will be 70 marks.
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M.P.A. Part -I
Human Movements
Theory
Semester -I
Paper -I
Introduction to Human Movement and Human Anatomy. -140 Marks
It’s meaning and relevance in the contemporary society.
Impact of Ecological changes and space curtailment - changed way of life in the
modern society.
Movement as a process of Integration from childhood to youth to adulthood.
The Con cept of Effort Movement and its four components Direction, Strength
(thrust), speed, progression
The Energy component in Movement.
Breath and Movement/Effort.
The psych omotor domain including Skill and Fitness.
Psychological basis of human movement.
Meaning of skill, specific skill a nd value of skill.
History of physical, emotional and spiritual fitness in India from the ancient times.
Physiology of human movement
HUMAN ANATOMY
This subject provides knowledge of the structure of the human body which is an essential
foundation for understand the movement science. The topographical and functional anatomy
of the limbs and thorax is discussed with particular attention paid to the muscles, bones and
joints of the regions.
9. Human Anatomy and physiology of various systems
Regional Ana tomy -
a) Trunk
3) Head and neck, abdomen and thorax.
b) Upper extremity
4) Shoulder Girdle, upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand.
c) Lower extremity
3) Hip joint, thigh, knee, shank, ankle, foot.
External Assessment will be 90 marks and I nternal Assessment will be 50 marks.
Bibliography –
1. Fitness First Through Mov ement and Diet by Dr.B.H.Barrada, A Wheaton & Co. Ltd,
London:1988.
2. Drama and Movement in Therapy by Audrey G. Wethered; Macdonald & Evans
Ltd,London;1973
3. Dance Movement Therapy by Bonnie Meekums. London; Sage publications,
London;2002
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4. Athletic Ab ility and The Anatomy of Motion by Rolf Wirhed ;Wolfe Medical
Publication. England ; 1988
5. A Handbook For Dance Education -2e by Valerie Preston -Dunlop, Longman, London;
1988
6. Notes From A Course in Correctives by irm gard Bartenleff : DBBF, Newyork;1977
7. Choreutics by Rudolf Labon; Macdonald & Evans, London ;1966
8. Relaxation in Movement by Dora Bul livant; Continua Production,London
9. Observation, Analysis and Recording of Movement by Irene K.Glaister, London
10. Man & Movemen t ; Principles of Physical Education
11. Perpetual Motion by Otis Stuart
12. Mime: The Theory and Practice of Expressive Gesture by Joan Lawson, A Dance
Horizons Republications,1957
13. Study Guide For Elementary Labanotation by Peggy Hackney,Sarah Manno and
Muriel Topaz; DNBP, New York, 1977
14. Textbook of Human Neuroanatomy by Inderbir Singh, Jaypee Brothers, Newdelhi;
2006.
15. B.D Chaurasia’s Human Anatomy. Vol. I,II,III by Krishna Garg; CBS Publishers,
New Delhi; 2014
16. The Complete Human Body : The Definitive Visual Guide BY Dr.Alice Roberts, D.K
London;
17. Dance Anatomy : Your Illustrated Guide To Improving Flexibility, Muscular
Strength, and Tone by Jacqui Greene Haas, Human Kinetics, Uni ted States, 2010.
Practicals of Semester -I and Semester -II - 180 Marks (each)
DANCE
Viva -Voce
What is Dance - Its ancient shastric base in India, Division of the human body into major, minor
and ancillary limbs according to dance technique - The nritta and nritya componen ts of dance
- The four abhinayas - aangika, saattvika, vaachika and aahaarya with a special emphasis on
aangika as per the naatyashastric tradition - Dance as movement and act of communication -
Dance as a psychological phenomenon to express hum an emotion s and reactions to internal
and external stimulation - Body language of Indian dance - Dance as a major basis for balance,
equilibrium and harmony in human movement - Good posture - Aesthetic approach to human
movement through dance - Relevance of 'taala' (rhythm) in Indian Cosmology and its relevance
to human life and movement - Dance as a vehicle to express joy of living.
Bibliography –
1. Natyasastra : A scri bed To Bharata -M u ni .Vol- I (Chapters 1 -Xxvii) -Text (Edited
With A n Introduction and Various Readings) by Manomohan Ghosh; Chowkhamba
Sanskrit Series office ,Varanasi ,2009.
2. Natyasastra : Ascribed To Bharata -Muni ,Vol -I i (Chapters Xxviii -Xxxvi) -Text (The
Original Sanskrit Text Edited With Introduction and Various Readings From Mss and
Printed Texts) by Manomohan Ghosh; Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series office
,Varanasi,2009.
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3. Natyasastra : A Treatise On Ancient Indian Dramaturgy and Histrionics ,Vol -I
(Chapters 1 -Xxvii) -Translatio n (Completely Translated For The First Time Fr om The
Original Sanskrit With An Introduction Various Notes and Index) by Manomohan
Ghosh; Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series office ,Varanasi,2007 .
4. Natyasastra: A Treatise On Ancient Indian Dramaturgy and Histrionic s, Vol -I
(Chapters Xxviii -Xxxvi) -Translation (Completely Translated For The First Time From
The Original Sanskrit With An Introduction and Various Notes ) by Manmohan Ghosh;
Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series office, Varanasi ,2007.
5. Nandikesvara 'S Abhinayadarpana m :A Manual of Gesture and Posture Used In
Ancient Indian Dance and Drama by Manomohan Ghosh ; Manisha Granthalaya Pvt.
Ltd , Calcutta,1997.
6. Abhinayadarpanarn of Nandikesvara : English Translation With Word To Word
Meanings, Tika and Comments For Each Slok a Or A Group of Slokas by P.S.R . Appa
Rao; A Natyamal a Publication , Hyderabad, 1997 .
7. Dance Gestures (Mirror of Expressions) Sanskrit Text With English Translation of
Nandikesvara'S Abhinayadarpanam by P.Ramachandrasekhar; Giri Trading Agency
Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 2007.
8. Handbook of Indian Classical Dance Terminology by Dr.Kanak Rele; Nalanda Dance
Research Centre, Mumbai,1992.
9. Bhaava Niroopanna by Dr.Kanak Rele; Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Mumbai,
2009.
Practicals -II Semester -I and Semester -II -180 Marks (each)
YOGA
Viva -Voce
1) Introduction and philosophical understanding of Yoga.
2) Review of important Classical Literature.
3) Fundamental principles and concepts of Yogic Science.
4) The scientific understanding of Yoga.
5) Principles of Yoga Therapy.
Practicals
1. Shavasana
2. Ardhahalasana (one leg / both leg)
3. Uttana padasana
4. Pawana muktasana (ardha /puma)
5. Naukasana (supine/prone)
6. Viparitakarani
7. Sarvangasana
8. Matsyasana
9. Halasana
10. Bhujangasana
11. Ardha salabhasana
12. Shalabhasana
13. Dhanurasana
14. Makarasana
15. Vakrasana
16. Janushirasana
17. Vajrasana
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18. Ustrasana
19. Yoga mudra
20. Parvatasana
21. Akarna dhanurasana
22. Chakrasana (lateral)
23. Vrikshasana
24. Tadasana
Meditative pose
1. Ardha padmasana
2. Padmasana
3. Swastikasana
Other practices
1. Simha asana
2. Brahma Mudra
3. Uddiyana Bandha
Pranayams
1. Anuloma Viloma
2. Ujjayi
Shloka
1. Pranava japa
2. Swasti mantra
3. Om stavan
Bibliography -
1. Swara Yoga: The Trantric Science of Brain Breathing by Swami Muktibodhananda ,Yoga
Publications, Bihar; 2006.
2. Asanas by Swam i Kuvalayananda ,Kaivalyad hama , Lonavala , 1993.
3. The Complete Book of Yoga: Harmony of Body and Mind by Sri Ananda, Orient
Paperbacks Delhi;1993.
4. Yoga For Every Athlete:Secrets of An Olympic Coach by A ladar Kogler,Jaico Publication
House,Mumbai;1999
5. The Book of Yoga :Bringing The Body , Mind and Spirit Into Balance and Harmony by
Christina Brown,Parragon Publishing,Uk,2002.
6. Stretch Your Limbs For Balance:Yoga For Long and Healthy Living by Elise Browning
Miller and Carol Blackman, New Age Books ;New Delhi,2005.
7. Essence of Pranayarna by Sh ri Kri shna ;fshwardas Chuni lal Yogic Health Centre
,Mumbai; 1966
8. Pranayama by Swami Kuvalayananda ;Kaivalyadhama ,Lonavala , 1966.
9. Yogic Pranayama: Breathing For Long Life and Good Health by Dr.K.S.Joshi,Orient
Paperbacks ,Delhi; 2006
10. The Yoga Bible:Defi nitive Guide To Yoga Postures by Christina Brown; Octopus
Publishing Group Ltd.London,2002
11. Healing Yoga :A Practical Approach To Healing Common Ailments With Yoga by Stella
Weller,Readers Digest, Mumbai.
12. Notes On Structure and Functions of Human Body and E ffects of Yogic Practices On It
by I.C.Yogic Health Centre,1988.
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13. Ayurvediya Manas Vijnana: A Treatise On Indian Psychology, Psychiatry and
Psychosomatics (ln Hindi ) by R.H.Singh, Chaukhamba Amarabharati Prakashan,
Varanasi;1986.
14. Tridosh Tatva Vimarsh (l n Hindi) by R.Pathak,Sri Bhagnath Ayurveda Bhavan
Ltd,Kolkatta; 1981.
15. Artistic Form and Yoga I n The Sacred lmages of India by Heinrich Zimmer, Oxford
University Press, Bombay; 1984.
16. Surya Namaskar: A Technique of Solar Vitalization by Swami Satyananda Sar aswati,Yogi
Trust Press Publications, Bihar;2004.
17. Asana - Why and How by Shri. O.P. Tiwari.
18. Scientific Survey of the Yogic poses by Swami Kuvalayananda,Kaivalya dhama.
19. Patanjala Yoga Sutra by Dr. P. V. Karambelkar.
20. Ashtanga Yoga of Saint Charandas by Shri. O.P. Tiwari.
21. Hatha Pradeepika of Swatmarama by Swami Digambarji and Ragh unathshastri Kokaje.
22. Yogic Therapy by Swami Kuvalayananda and Dr. Vinekar.
23. Yoga and Mental Health by Prof. R. S. Bhogal.
24. Notes On Structure and Functions of Human Body and Effects by Dr. Shrikrishna.
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M.P.A. Part -I
Human Movements
Theory and Practicals
Semester -II
Theory
Paper -I - Human Anatomy and Science of Body Movements -140 Marks
External Assessmen t 90 Marks Internal Assessment 50 Marks
Pratical -I
Dance Movements and Exercises for Endurance, Agility and Mobility -II -180 Marks
a) Rasas including emotional S tability - 45 Marks
b) Exercises for speed and Agility -35 Marks
c) Exercises f or cardiovascular endurance -30 Marks
(Functional Training and HIIT – High Intensity --------------
Internal Training based e xercises. 110 Marks
External Assessment will be 110 marks and Internal Assessment will be 70 marks.
Practical -II
Yoga Asanas and Exercises of Stability/ Flexibility –II -180 Marks
a) Yoga Asanas including meditation and breathing -45 Marks
b) Exercise for Balance & Stability -35 Marks
c) Exercise for Enhancing Flexibility -30 Marks
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110 Marks
External As sessment will be 110 marks and I nternal Assessment will be 70 marks.
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M.P.A. Part -I
Human Movements
Theory
Semester -II
Paper -I Semester -II
HUMAN ANATOMY AND SCI ENCE OF HUMAN MOVEMENTS -140Marks
This subject provides knowledge of the structure of the human body which is an essential
foundation for understand the movement science. The topographical and functional anatomy
of the limbs and thorax is discussed with particular attention paid to the muscles, bones and
joints of the regions.
a) Spinal Column and pelvic girdle.
Physiology of following systems
a) Cardiovascular System
b) Respiratory System
c) Musculoskeletal System.
d) Nerve Muscle Physiology.
Bibliography -
1. Anatomy: A Regional Atlas of The Human Body -3E by Carmine D. Clementee,
Urban & Schw arzenberg,Usa;1975
2. Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion and Manual Muscle Strength by
Hazel M. Clarkson and Gail B. Gilewich; Williams and Wilkins,USA;1989
3. Gray ;S Anatomy ,Descriptive and Surgical by Henry Gray, Courage Books,
Philadelphia;19 74.
4. Brain’s Clinical Neurology by Sir Roger Bannister. Elbs; Britian,1984
SCIENCE OF HUMAN MOVEMENTS
Biomechanics involves the study of basic concepts of human movement, and application of
various bio mechanical principles in the evaluation and treatment of disorders of Musculo
skeletal system.
The subject explains the various quantitative methods of move ment. Mechanical principles of
various treatment methods are studied. Study of posture and gait are also included.
In addition, the subject also contains the principles and effects of exercise as a therapeutic
modality and techniques for restoring physical functions.
i) Introduction
ii) Motor control
iii) Normal and altered mechanics of the human movement - Biomechanics of vertebral
function
Biomechanics of peri pheral joints Analysis of posture and gait
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Functional Analysis of body movements.
Functional Kinesiology
iv) Introduction to exercise therapy –
a. Definition of strength, power & work, endurance, muscle actions.
b. Physiological adaptation to training: Strength & Power , Endurance .
c. Types of exercises.
Free exercise
Active Assisted Exercise
Assisted -Resisted Exercise
Resisted Exercise
Types of resisted exercises: Manual and Mechanical resistance exercise,
Isometric exercise,
Dynamic exercise: Concentric and Eccentric, Dynamic exercise, isokinetic
exercise, Open -Chai n and Closed -Chai n exercise.
d. Functional Re -educatio n - Lying to sitting: Activities on the Mat/Bed , Movement
and stability at floor level; Sitting activities and gait;
e. Lower limb and Upper limb activities.
f. Stretching
g. Strength training and conditioning.
h. Stress management - Relaxation techniques.
Bibliography –
1. Physiology of the joints - 6 e Vol I, II, III by Kappandji Al.; Churchill Livingston ,
2010.
2. Joint structure and function: A comprehensive analysis -5e by Norkin C, Levangie P F
A. Davis Company , 2011.
3. Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapi st Assistants by LS.Lippert; Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers ,New Del hi;2002.
4. Kinesiology :Scientific Basis of Hu man Motion by Katherine F.Wells; W.B. Sauders,
Philadelphia ;1966
5. Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology :Principles and Exercises For Improving Te chnique
and Avoiding Common Injuries by Karen Clippinger; Human Kinectics ,United
States,2007.
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M.P.A. Part -II
Human Movements
Semester -III
Theory
Theory
Paper -I – Bio –Mechanics of Human Movement s -140 Marks
External Assessment 90 Marks Internal Assessment 50 Marks
(Common to Elective -A and Elective -B)
Elective -A
Paper -II- Research Methodology -120 Marks
External Assessment 80 Marks Internal Assessment 40 Marks
Practicals
Semester -III
Elective -A
Practical -I -240 Marks
Strength and Conditioning
a) Back Muscle Group - 30 Marks
b) Pectorals -30 Marks
c) Shoulders Girdle -25 Marks
d) Arms -25 Marks
e) Lower body -25 Marks
f) Abdominals and Core -25 Marks
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160 Marks
External Assessment will be 160 marks and Internal Assessment will be 80 marks .
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M.P.A. Part -II
Human Movements
Theory
Semester -III
Paper 1 Semester -III
BIO - Mechanics o f Human Movement -140 Marks
(Common to Elective -A and Elective -B)
Classification of Movements - support, equilibrium, centre of gravity and its effect
on movements.
Nutrition for healthy life
Exercise and its benefits to the various parts and systems of the body.
Exercise Prescription: -
Step 1 Medical Clearance
Step 2 Goal Identification
Step 3 Cardio -respiratory fitness evaluation
Step 4 Selection of training style and exercis e type (dance/yoga )
Step 5 Selecting training frequency
Step 6 Selecting training intensity
Step 7 Selecting duration for training
Step 8 Periodic evaluation
Bibliography –
1. Healing Back: A Practical Approach To Healing Common Back Ailments by Readers
Digest, Stella Weller, Mumbai; 2008.
2. A Complete Guide To Massage by Susan Mamford; Hamlyn, London, 1995
3. Tidy Massage an d Remedial Exercises in Medical and Surgical Conditions by J.0.
Wale ,John Wright & Sons, Newyork; 1968
4. Backache, Arthritis, Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis and Other Pains: Treatment,
Precautions and Exercise Regimen To Keep The Related Pains Away by Rajeev
Sharma, Manoj Publications Delhi, 2006.
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Paper II Semester -III
Elective -A
1. Research Methodology: Total : 120 Marks
I: Foundation of Research
Key terms - Meaning and Nature of research, investigation, exploration, examination,
analysis, hypothesis, data, methods and techniques, results and findings Research
skills Stages of research
II: Materials and tools of research and Review of Literature
Books, anthologies, thesauruses, encyclopa edia, conference proceedings, unpublished
theses, newspaper articles, journals, govt. publications, e -journals, web references etc
III: Research Methods and Research Methodology
IV: Research in Dance and Dance Literature
Research methods, Research metho ds in Literature, How research in Dance is
different from research in other streams, Emerging areas of research in Dance and
literature, Connective, eco -centric research models, use of theories in research
V: Process of Research
VI: Research Design
VII: Interpretation and Report Writing
VIII: Study of Selected Research Papers/Proposals
External 80 Marks and Internal 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. Part -II
Human Movements
Practicals
Semester -III
Elective -B
Practical -I - 360 Marks
Strength and Conditioning
a) Back Muscle Group - 40 Marks
b) Pectorals -40 Marks
c) Shoulders Girdle -40 Marks
d) Arms -40 Marks
e) Lower body -40 Marks
f) Abdominals and Core -40 Marks
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240 Marks
External Assessment will be 240 marks and Internal Assessment will be 120 marks.
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M.P.A. Part -II
Human Movements
Theory and Practicals
Semester -IV
Theory
Paper -I – Health, Fitness, Growth and Human Performance -100 Marks
External Assessment 60 Marks Internal Assessment 40 Marks
(Common to Elective -A and Elective -B)
Elective -A
Practical -I -200 Marks
Exercise Programming, Scheduling and special cases
a) Exercise Programming - 10 Marks
b) Exercise Scheduling -10 Marks
c) Exercise considerations for seniors and youth -20 Marks
d) Exercise considerations for Pre & Post Natal -20 Marks
e) Exercise considerations post an injury or medical episode -20 Marks
f) Exercise considerations for medic al conditions -20 Marks
g) Fitness Assessment -20 Marks
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-120 Marks
External Assessment will be 120 marks and Internal Assessment will be 80 marks.
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Elective - A
Project (Dissertation + Viva Voce) -200 Marks
(Minimum 150 -200 Pages.)
Dissertation - 120 Marks
Viva Voce - 80 Marks
Elective - B
Practical -I -200 Marks
Exercise Programming, Scheduling and special cases
a) Exercise Programming - 10 Marks
b) Exercise Scheduling -10 Marks
c) Exercise considerations for seniors and youth -20 Marks
d) Exercise considerations for Pre & Post Natal -20 Marks
e) Exercise considerations post an injury or medical episode -20 Marks
f) Exercise considerations for medical conditions -20 Marks
g) Fitness Assessment -20 Marks
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-120 Marks
External Assessment will be 120 marks and Internal Assessment will be 80 marks.
Plan Exercise Programmes (Written + Viva Voce) -200 Marks
Written Project -120 Marks
Demonstration and Viva Voce -80 Marks
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M.P.A. Part -II
Human Movements
Theory
Semester -IV
Pape r I Semester -IV :100 marks
HEALTH, FITNESS, GROWTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Health : Disintegrating Factors:
i) Modern emphasis on intellectual achievement as against physical achievements.
ii) Ill effects of technological advances resulting in automation and mechanisation high
standard of living , sedentary life style etc.
iii) Stress and its Effects
Hypo Kinetic Disorders:
Fitness: i) Cardio -respiratory fitness
ii) Muscular strength and endurance
iii) Flexibility
iv)Body composition
and their relevance to healthy life.
and their effect on various system in the human body e.g. Cardio -respiratory
system, Circulatory system, Respiratory system.
v) Performance Nutrition
Ageing:
i) Its impact on the human body and psychology.
ii) Facilitation of healthy and meaningful ageing through motor functions and
cognition.
Youth Fitness
Pre and Po st Natal Fitness
Special Exercise Conside ration post injury and medical c onditions.
Bibliography -
1. You an d Your Health .Vol. I , II , III by Harold Shyock, Pacific Press Publication,
Usa ;1979
2. The Thinking Body:A Study of The Balancing Forces of Dynamic Man by Mabel
Elsworth Todd , Newyork 2;1937.
3. The Truth About Chronic Pain: Patience and Professional On How To Face It,
Understand It, Overcome It by Arthue Rosenfield, Basic Books, Newyork;2003
4. Knee Pain: The Self Help Guide by John Garrett & Bob Reznik; Health Harmony
,B.Jai n Publishers, New 4 Delhi ;2005.
5. Why We Hurt: A Complete Physical and Spiritual Guide To Healing Your Chronic
Pain by Dr .Greg Fors, Llewellyn Publications, Min nesota ;2007.
6. The Immune Power Personality: 7 Traits You Can Develop To Stay Healthy by Henry
Dreher; A Duton Book, New York; 1995.
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7. Nutrition: Proceed ings of The Seminar Hel d Under The Auspices of Sir Hurkisondas
Nurrotumdas Hospital Mrs & T mrs, Bom bay ;1976
Elective -A
PROJECT (DISSERTATION + VIVA VOCE) : 200 marks
Division of marks
Dissertation - 120 marks
Viva voce on the dissertation - 80 marks
Elective -B
PLAN EXERCISE PROGRAMMES: (Written + Viva Voce) : 200 marks
Written Project -120 Marks
Demonstration and Viva Voce -80 Marks
Utilising the Movement from
i) Strength & conditioning ,
ii) Dance,
iii) Yoga
iv) Cardiovascular exercise s,
and
v) Nutrition.
Students will be provided with a hypothetical case with medical clearance depicting
any of the impairments or problems that they have learnt during the course. The
students will be given one hour for preparation and designing rehabilitation
programme in terms of exercises selected from physio -therapy, dan ce, yoga, or
combination from all or selected disciplines and nutrition.
1. Written submission
i. Problem identification in terms of human anatomy.
ii. System evaluation.
iii. Selection of style and exercise type giving reasons.
iv. Selecting training frequency and intensity suitable for the affected part / parts of
the body giving reason for the same.
v. Selecting duration for the training.
vi. Prescribing nutrition and diet programme giving reasons.
2. Demonstration of the selected exercises by the candidate for certain aspects of the
rehabilitation process, the candidate can make use of tools and other aids during
demonstration. The candidate can also use another student volunteer only as a mod el
for identification of area and progression of exercise program me.
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE OF M.P.A. (Master of Human
Movements) 2 YEARS PROGRAMME
Proposed Syllabi for Post Graduate Programme in Performing Arts
Master of Human Movements
Distribution of the Credits:
Entire Graduate Programme of Two Years: 100 Credits
Year 1: 25 -28 Weeks (180 Working Days)
Year 2: 25 -28 Weeks (180 Working Days)
One Academic Year : 50 Credits
One Semester : 25 Credits
One Credit : 10 hrs (Instrumental) + 10 hrs (No tional)
Shelf Life : 4 years
M.P.A. Curriculum Framework with Distribution of Marks and Credits
Semester I Credits External Internal Total
1. Dance Movements and
Exercises for
Endurance, Agility and
Mobility – I 9 110 70 180
2. Yoga Asanas and
Exercises of
Stability/Flexibility – I 9 110 70 180
3. Introduction to Human
Anatomy and Human
Movements (Theory ) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 310 190 500
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Semester I I Credits External Internal Total
1. Dance Movements and
Exercises for
Endurance, Agility and
Mobility – II 9 110 70 180
2. Yoga Asanas and
Exercises of
Stability/Flexibility –II 9 110 70 180
3. Human Anatomy and
Science of Movements
(Theory ) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 310 190 500
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE OF M.P.A. (Master of Human
Movements) 2 YEARS PROGRAMME
MPA Curriculum Framework with Distribution of Marks and Credits
Semester I II
(Elective –A) Credits External Internal Total
1. Research Methodology
(Theory) 6 80 40 120
2. Strength and
Conditioning 12 160 80 240
3. Bio-Mechanics of
Human Movements
(Theory) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 330 170 500
OR
Semester I II
(Elective –B) Credits External Internal Total
1. Strength and
Conditioning 18 240 120 360
2. Bio-Mechanics of
Human Movements
(Theory) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 330 170 500
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Semester I V
(Elective –A) Credits External Internal Total
1. Project (Dissertation +
Viva voce) 6+4 120 80 200
2. Exercise Programming
Scheduling and
Special Cases 10 120 80 200
3. Health, Fitness,
Growth and Human
Performance (Theory) 5 60 40 100
Total 25 300 200 500
OR
Semester I V
(Elective –B) Credits External Internal Total
1. Plan Exercise
Programmes (Written
+Vivavoce) 6+4 120 80 200
2. Exercise
Programming ,
Scheduling and
Special Cases 10 120 80 200
3. Health, Fitness,
Growth and Human
Performance (Theory) 5 60 40 100
Total 25 300 200 500
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