The embodied teen a somatic curriculum for teaching body-mind awareness, kinesthetic intelligence, and social and emotional skills / Susan Bauer.
| Author/creator | Bauer, Susan |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Berkeley, California : North Atlantic Books, [2018] |
| Description | xx, 353 pages ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Why teach teens about their bodies? -- Somatic education: roots of the curriculum -- Context for the curriculum -- Basics about the curriculum -- Eight core pedagogy principles for teaching sme with teens -- The language of embodiment -- Touch and other touchy subjects -- Body listening -- Body systems -- The skeletal system -- Joints, proprioception, and the kinesthetic sense -- Tissue qualities: fascia, muscles, joints, and organs -- Structure and posture -- The dynamics of balance -- Breathing basics -- Warm-up for health and vitality. |
| Abstract | "The Embodied Teen presents a pioneering introductory, student-centered program in somatic movement education. Using the student's own body as the lab through which to learn self-care, injury prevention, body awareness, and emotional resilience, Bauer teaches basic embodiment practices that establish the foundation for further skill development in sports, dance, and leisure activities"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [341]-345) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017050470 |
| ISBN | 9781623171889 (trade paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |