.....VCUarts assistant professor Ron Johnson
created and currently teaches a course called Arts and Athletics. The
class encourages athletes to take time out of their day to do something
creative and shows art students the benefits of having daily rituals....
....The second class has a stronger focus
on mental health. While creating art is still a primary part of the
class, Johnson hands out articles and the class has discussions about
mental health.
...more“The second class has more of a structure,” he said. “One week we’ll deal with visualization, one week we’ll deal with mental health and one week we’ll deal with the idea of ritual or practice.”
Johnson has received positive feedback from both the arts and athletics departments, as well as the students themselves. Some athletes have even told him they switched their majors to something more in the creative realm after taking his class.....
Bethany`s Notes: Taking an art class that can help individuals focus on mental health is a great idea. Here is a professor helping student athletes and their need for a break...to take time out and just enjoy a class and be creative...not feeling the need to be `on`. Props to this professor.
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