Advanced Certificate in Leadership through Movement Mastery

• Advanced Movement Analysis: In this unit, students will delve into the intricacies of movement analysis, learning to identify and evaluate advanced movement patterns and techniques. This will include the study of biomechanics, kinesiology, and motor learning, with a focus on how these principles apply to leadership in the context of movement-based activities. • Movement-Based Leadership Strategies: Here, students will explore a variety of leadership strategies that are specific to movement-based contexts. This may include team-building exercises, communication techniques, and conflict resolution skills. Students will learn how to apply these strategies in real-world settings, such as sports teams, dance troupes, and martial arts studios. • Cultural Competence in Movement: In this unit, students will examine the ways in which culture intersects with movement. They will learn about the cultural significance of various movement practices, as well as the cultural barriers that can prevent individuals from fully participating in movement-based activities. Students will also explore strategies for creating more inclusive and equitable movement spaces. • Advanced Movement Techniques: This unit will focus on the development of advanced movement techniques, such as acrobatics, parkour, and capoeira. Students will learn the fundamentals of these techniques, as well as how to teach them to others. This will include an emphasis on safety, spotting, and progression. • Movement and Creativity: Here, students will explore the relationship between movement and creativity. They will learn about the role of movement in the creative process, as well as how to use movement as a tool for creative expression. This may include the study of choreography, improvisation, and movement-based art forms. • Research Methods in Movement Leadership: In this unit, students will learn about the various research methods that are used in the field of movement leadership. This will include both qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as the ethical considerations that are associated with research in this field. • Applied Movement Psychology: This unit will explore the psychological aspects of movement, including motivation, self-efficacy, and flow. Students will learn how to apply these principles to their own movement practice, as well as how to help others do the same. This may include the study of positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy