Course Structure

The First Year – Main Aims

To improve student’s psychophysical use
To have an understanding of F.M. Alexander’s meaning of ‘inhibition’, ‘direction’,‘end-gaining’ and ‘means whereby’, and put them into practice
Develop and improve powers of observation and awareness
Develop hands-on skills in small groups and with one-to-one teaching
Understand the importance of language and rapport with pupils
Provide in-depth study and practice of F.M. Alexander’s ‘position of mechanical advantage’ (monkey pose)
Maintaining integrity of oneself while working in small group games
involving movement patterns, emphasising ‘primary control’ and ‘means whereby’
Study basic anatomy
Study F.M. Alexander’s four books
Cover physiology and psychology through talks and discussions

The Second Year – Main Aims

Continue to improve students’ psychophysical use
Continue to improve powers of observation and the use of language in teaching situations
Continue to develop ‘hand-on’ skills in groups
Further study of F.M. Alexander’s books, anatomy, physiology, etc.

The Third Year – Main Aims