US Style ‘Bodybuilding’ Comes to University Campus
27 March 2008
Students using the Anatomiken method to learn more about muscles.
Using it in my classroom has shown me that this system helps students learn what is often a challenging subject in a fun and highly memorable way
”Fiona Holland, Senior Lecturer in Sports, Health and Exercise.
Learn how to ‘build’ the perfect body - in just two days.
Students on sports and related courses at the University of Derby’s Devonshire Campus, in Buxton, are the first from a UK higher education institution to benefit from an unusual US method of teaching anatomy.
Anatomiken, or Anatomy In Clay, has students mould muscles from clay onto a three-dimensional, scale model of the human body. It’s believed that having students work around the body in this way gives them a greater understanding of its musculature.
The teaching method was brought over from the USA to the University of Derby Buxton by Fiona Holland, a Senior Lecturer in Sports, Health and Exercise.
Now Fiona is to hold a weekend course demonstrating how other UK educators can use the Anatomiken method with their own students.
It is thought that the course called Introduction To Anatomy In Clay from June 23-24 at the University of Derby’s Devonshire Campus in Buxton will appeal particularly to anatomy teachers and lecturers, massage and sports therapists; yoga, Pilates and fitness instructors; beauty or holistic therapists and health professionals.
The weekend will include an overview of the Anatomiken method, clay building techniques and advice on how to include the teaching method into class programmes.
Fiona, who has used the anatomy method as both a student and teacher of massage therapy in the US, said: “After years of studying anatomy and struggling to have it come off the page, I found that building in clay helped me really appreciate the body's muscular layering.
“Using it in my classroom has shown me that this system helps students learn what is often a challenging subject in a fun and highly memorable way."
Jon Zahourek, US inventor of the Anatomiken method, said it had now been taken up by thousands of high schools, colleges and universities in the USA.
He said: “In an instant, the teacher sees a three-dimensional model of a student's understanding, and can, if necessary, intervene equally efficiently.”
Jon added: “Through Fiona Holland, the the University of Derby Buxton is leading the way for the UK. We are proud of this relationship and hope to see UDB become recognized throughout the European Union for its leadership."
Attendance on the June 23-24 weekend course will cost £95 for the first day and £145 for both days.
To book a place on the course contact Hannah Borkett at the University of Derby on 01332 591078 or email h.borkett@derby.ac.uk.
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