Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Physical Awareness 1 (Instrument)11975/3445/2526/1/23
Study guide

Physical Awareness 1 (Instrument)

11975/3445/2526/1/23
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music, programme stage 1
    Specialisation:
    • Compostion
    • Instrumental / Vocal Studies
  • Preparatory Programme Music & Performing Arts
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Thielemans Magda
Other teaching staff: Vanhove Stijn
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

In physical awareness, students explore ways to prepare themselves for a sustainable career. The body is the instrument, not only physically but also artistically.

Physical Awareness consists of two different modules: Physical fitness and Resilient Artists.

Physical fitness = 30h, students work under the guidance of a physiotherapist to strengthen their own bodies.

Resilient Artists = 12h and includes a more theoretical part and a practical application-oriented part psycho-education to strengthen mental resilience.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 The student masters the representative repertoire for his or her discipline.
The student identifies the importance of good mental resilience for building a sustainable career.
2.2 The student makes progress through independent study.
The student develops general physical fitness.
2.4 The student masters the correct playing techniques and postures.
The student demonstrates a basic knowledge of the skeleton, the most important muscle groups and respiration, ergonomics of standing and sitting postures, and can demonstrate this during class in targeted exercises.
The student acquires a good supportive attitude and can demonstrate this during the lesson in targeted exercises.
The student gains awareness of their own movements in space and can demonstrate this during the lesson in targeted exercises.
The student gains control over their breathing and can demonstrate this during the lesson in targeted exercises.
The student demonstrates insight into relaxation techniques and can demonstrate this during the lesson in targeted exercises.
4.3 The student reflects critically on him- or herself and his surroundings.
The student demonstrates insight into coping strategies to strengthen their own mental resilience.
4.5 The student works in a methodical way with a problem-solving attitude.
During the lessons, the student demonstrates the necessary commitment, self-reliance, and ability to reflect.
During lessons, students demonstrate self-discipline, punctuality, and a sense of responsibility.

Course content

The student is aware of the importance of good physical and mental fitness in building a sustainable career.
The student gains insight and control over:

 his/her own mental resilience and possible coping strategies
 one's own posture and movement
 different movements one can use to warm oneself up before studying 
 different techniques to relax during and after studying
 is aware of the importance of good fitness and posture
 is aware of the importance of mental self-care
 strives for good basic fitness, stamina, strength and flexibility
 strives for a good study-life balance

Study material (text): Mandatory

Comfortable sportswear, good running shoes

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis42,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours48,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test once during class weeks20,00
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)20,00
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)60,00

Evaluation (text)

  • Skills test permanent 60% (The permanent evaluation is tested during the lesson weeks, in every lesson.)
  • Skills test: 20% (Physical Fitness)
  • Knowledge and insight test: 20% (Written test Resilient Artist)

    Info assessment:
    The Physical Fitness component is assessed partly on an ongoing basis (every lesson) during the teaching weeks and partly during a skills test at the end of the series of lessons (with a baseline measurement at the start of the series of lessons so that progress can be measured).

    The learning objectives relating to Physical Artistic Awareness are assessed continuously (every lesson) during the lesson weeks.

    The Resilient Artist component is assessed for 20% of the points by means of a written test: the submission of a personal resilience plan.

    In the permanent skills test during the lesson weeks (permanent evaluation), each lesson is tested and graded. Your attendance is mandatory (except in case of illness, force majeure, or written approval from the program) in order to be evaluated through permanent evaluation. Unauthorized absences will have a negative impact on your chances of passing the course.

    In the event of unauthorized absence, you will receive a ‘Did not participate’ on the partial score for that lesson.

    In the event of authorized absence, you can request a catch-up evaluation via the I-bamaflex module ‘My absences’, with a certificate. This must be done for each lesson. If you do not do this, you will receive a ‘Did not participate’ on the partial score for that lesson.

    If you are unable to attend classes for a long period of time due to long-term illness or permanent problems, you must request Individual Adjustments via the student counselor before the start of the course series. Be sure to discuss this with your coordinator and the coordinator of the movement classes.