Dance Science University of Chichester

Overview

If you have a passion for dance, are curious about how our bodies and minds work when dancing and how to make the most of our dancing potential, then this Dance Science degree at the University of Chichester is for you.

This course develops your understanding of the physiology, psychology and biomechanics involved in dance, as you use this knowledge to help improve performance potential, reduce injury risk and enhance the wellbeing of both you and anyone who dances.

Dance science looks at all dance participants including elite performers, dancers in training, people who dance as a hobby and populations with specific health conditions.

Careers

The Dance Science degree at the University of Chichester prepare you to meet the ever-increasing demand for well-qualified dance scientists.

You could work in professional, training, educational, recreational or community-based dance and exercise settings.

You could become a:

• Dance teacher or lecturer in community or educational settings

• Gym instructor or personal trainer

• Fitness consultant

• Dance science advisor or support personnel in educational or professional settings

• Dance science informed dancer/choreographer

• Advocate for dance-science informed dance practice

• Employee within professional bodies representing dance science and healthy dance practice

• Health promotion worker.