Medau Movement
What
is it?
Medau is a method of teaching exercise and movement in which the needs of
the participants are addressed, whatever their age or ability. At a reception
level, classes include work on all the fitness factors as well as the development
of harmonious, whole body movement skills.
Safety
Message
The teacher will be aware of factors such as slippery floors, adequate ventilation,
no trailing electrical leads and adequate space for all participants to move
freely. She should also be aware of participants' specific disabilities or
medical conditions. Comfortable stretchy clothing should be worn, and students
should preferably work in bare feet. All classes contain suitable warm up
and cool down techniques.
Ideas/Aims
• Attend your chosen class regularly, wearing
suitable clothing.
• Show an understanding over time of the
basic principles of Medau movement.
• Be able to demonstrate movements using
resilience and swing.
• Show travelling movements including walking,
running, skipping and jumping.
• Be able to demonstrate work with small
apparatus such as balls, clubs and hoops.
• Be able to understand the fitness factors
and their relevance to everyday life.
• Show increased movement skills over a period
of time.
• Understand how floor work can improve your
movement skills.
• Demonstrate suitable responses to a variety
of music.
• Show sensitivity and adaptability in work
with partners and in groups.
Review/Assessment
It is recommended that anyone assessing a participant for an Award in Medau
Movement, speaks to a qualified Medau assessor. The main points for assessment
would be judged on an individual basis, aiming to show progress and commitment
from the start and taking all the above points into consideration.
Governing Body/Organisation
Medau Movement is the brand name of The Medau Society,
8b Robson House, East Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1HH
Tel/Fax: 01372 729056,
E-mail: medau@nascr.net
A part-time Teacher Training Course leads to the Medau Society Teacher's Award and the City and Guilds 7307 Further and Adult Education Teacher's Certificate.