- Year of study: Two semesters, autumn and spring
- Final assessment: Assessment from course instructor
- Language of instruction: Norwegian/English
Course description
Qigong combines movements, breathing technique, and mental focus and can help to manage stress, increase energy levels, and improve body awareness and posture. The training includes gentle and flowing movements performed at a slow pace, along with coordinated breathing and concentration. The exercises are easy to learn and can be adapted to individual needs and limitations.
For musicians, qigong can have several benefits that may contribute to enhancing their overall well-being and performance
Course coordinator: Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Department
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, it is expected that the student
- has learned basic principles of qigong
- can perform simple movement sequences
Overview
The student will learn several basic sequences that take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete. Additionally, the student will be introduced to "Taiji qigong" movements that form the basis for learning Taiji (Tai Chi).
Relevant content includes:
- Warm-up exercises that maintain flexibility, balance, and strengthen the internal muscles
- Breathing and relaxation exercises
- Basic introduction to anatomy and physiology supporting the understanding of movement training
- Meditation
Structure
The teaching is conducted in groups. The approximate teaching duration is 20 sessions of 75 minutes each.
Course requirements
- Attendance in the class is mandatory. This means that absence of more than 20 percent results in the student not passing the course.
- The student is required to submit two reflection papers per semester. The first paper is due at the end of the first semester and should be approximately 400 to 500 words long. The second paper is due at the end of the second semester and should be 1000-1200 words long. The papers are submitted electronically to the responsible course instructor by the specified deadline.
Final assessment
All course requirements must be approved prior to obtaining a final assessment.
Students are assessed in correspondence to the learning outcomes of the course. The final assessment will be given as a mark of “passed”/”failed” for each individual student, which shall be determined on the basis of her or his level demonstrated through the course work.
New assessment
In the case of new assessment, any remaining requirements must be completed. Failure to meet mandatory attendance does not automatically grant the student the opportunity to retake the course.