Dance and Sport: Fundamental Movement Skills

Abstract

Dance provides a cross training activity for athletes in both team and individual sports to include the environments of land, air, and water. The dance experience presents a training method of both fun and fitness. This paper reveals specific examples, sport by sport, and discusses the benefits for athletes. A key point is a focus on injury prevention and pre-habilitation through an individualized approach to movement.

Presenters

Margo Apostolos
Professor, Kaufman School of Dance, University of Southern California, California, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Sport and Health

KEYWORDS

Dance Fitness Pre-habilitation

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