Program Overview
The program combines online learning with on-site seminars and an internship, and graduates are eligible for careers in performing arts medicine and health professions.
Program Outline
Overview:
This program aims to equip healthcare professionals and performing arts educators with the knowledge and skills to manage and prevent performance-specific injuries and disorders in artists such as dancers, musicians, and theater professionals. Additionally, the program encourages clinical research to identify and establish best practice methods.
Objectives:
- To instill in healthcare practitioners and performing art educators the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to prevent, assess, and manage performance-related injuries and illnesses in artists.
- To foster collaborations between healthcare professionals and performing arts instructors.
Program Description:
This certificate program comprises 15 credits of coursework involving a blend of online learning and two on-site seminar sessions spread across the program's two-year curriculum. Participants must secure an internship with performing artists that is approved by their course instructor to complete the program's required PAM 706 and 708 courses.
Outline:
Program Content:
- The program delves into topics like anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology specific to various performing art disciplines (dance, music, theatre).
- Participants learn about performance injuries and illnesses, prevention strategies, treatment modalities, and rehabilitation protocols.
Structure:
- The program utilizes a hybrid approach, combining online modules with two mandatory on-site seminars held over weekends throughout the two-year program duration.
Schedule and Modules:
- PAM702- Musculoskeletal Assessment
- PAM703 - Performing Arts Medicine II
- PAM 706- Performance Medicine Internship
- PAM708 - Performing Arts Medicine III
Elective Courses:
Assessment:
The program requires students to achieve a grade of "B" or higher in each course and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to successfully complete the program.
Assessments include written assignments, presentations, case studies, and internship experiences.
Teaching:
The program employs a collaborative and interactive teaching approach, emphasizing active participation and student engagement. The program features a faculty composed of experienced and accomplished individuals who serve as mentors beyond the classroom setting, offering personalized attention to students while fostering their academic and professional growth.
Careers:
Upon completing the certificate program, graduates are eligible for various career opportunities within the performing arts medicine and health professions fields, including:
- Performing arts medicine specialist
- Athletic Trainer
- Physical therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Dance/performing arts medicine researcher
- Health educator for performing artists
- Performing Arts Clinic practitioner
Other:
- The program welcomes both current Shenandoah University students and external applicants from relevant healthcare professions.
- The application process for external applicants involves submitting a Shenandoah University Graduate Application for Admission and the required documents as specified on their website.
