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MUSC1604: Music, Health and Wellbeing
So how do musicians achieve and maintain their health? This unit of study explores the science of music health and wellbeing through investigation of health promotion, a range of health issues (including mental health) and by giving students practical examples of how to incorporate healthy lifestyle and strategies into their everyday life. It includes a detailed exploration of age-old and millennium debates in the scholarly and practice-based fields of music and health. Topics include: mindfulness; music psychology; Alexander Technique/Yoga/Tai Chi; performance science; growth mindset programs; music therapy; mental health; work-place safety; physiotherapy.
| Code | MUSC1604 |
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| Academic unit | Arts Music |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate broad understanding of music, health and wellbeing studies in music
- LO2. Critique and write about research literature
- LO3. Describe research design and evaluate research outcomes
- LO4. Discuss research with others
- LO5. Facilitate the exchange of ideas between musicians and researchers
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