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 7-8 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.
Jon Zahourek, US inventor of the Anatomiken method, said: "Through Fiona Holland, the University of Derby Buxton is leading the way for the UK. We are proud of this relationship and hope to see UDB become recognised throughout the European Union for its leadership."
Attendance on the June 7-8 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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