Principles of Physical Training for the Actor
Theatre and Film · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where THFM-2505 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course is designed to introduce actors to the core objectives and fundamental principles regarding the physical training of the actor. Through ongoing in-studio practice, lectures, and group presentations, students learn about the basic anatomy of the body, principles of efficiency in movement, training methodologies, injury prevention, and the long-term requirements of performance. Participants in this course gain a full overview of body mechanics and a solid foundation in movement principles that will directly apply to further movement studies and acting in general.
Note
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.