Course Completion and Recognition Pathways
Peter May 25, 2026
Welcome to An Introduction to Dance Psychology.
This course has been designed to support a wide range of learners, from those who simply wish to explore Dance Psychology out of personal interest to those who wish to engage more deeply through reflection, assessment, supervision and independent project work.
There is no requirement to choose a learning pathway before you begin. Simply engage with the course in the way that best suits your interests, availability and professional goals. Throughout the programme your progress will be automatically recorded, and at the end of the course you will receive the highest level of recognition for which you are eligible.
Your Course Includes
Throughout the course you will have access to:
- 8 live online lectures via Zoom
- Recordings of all lectures
- Weekly Dance Psychology Reflections
- Weekly knowledge quizzes
- Two optional 1-to-1 supervision sessions with Dr Peter Lovatt
- An end-of-course assessment or project option
You are free to watch lectures live or via the recordings and complete activities at your own pace throughout the course.
Recognition Level 1: Certificate of Completion
Learners who complete the core learning activities will receive a:
Certificate of Completion – Introduction to Dance Psychology
To qualify you should:
- Watch or attend all 8 course lectures
- Submit all 8 Dance Psychology Reflections
- Complete all 8 weekly quizzes (retakes are permitted)
Successful completion awards:
24 CPD Credits awarded by the Doctor Dance Academy.
This certificate recognises consistent participation, engagement and completion of the core course requirements.
Recognition Level 2: Dance Psychology Scholar
Learners wishing to demonstrate a deeper level of academic engagement may work towards recognition as a:
Dance Psychology Scholar
To achieve Scholar status you should:
- Watch or attend all 8 course lectures
- Submit all 8 Dance Psychology Reflections
- Achieve a score of 70% or above on all 8 weekly quizzes (retakes permitted)
- Complete two 1-to-1 supervision sessions
- Successfully complete either:
- the end-of-course multiple-choice assessment, or
- a Dance Psychology project presented in written, video, audio, presentation or another approved format
Successful completion awards:
30 CPD/CE Credits awarded by the Doctor Dance Academy.
Successful learners will receive:
- Certificate in Dance Psychology Foundations
- Recognition as a Dance Psychology Scholar
Scholar recognition acknowledges deeper academic engagement, critical reflection and evidence-informed understanding of Dance Psychology and its applications.
Course Completion
Your personal dashboard records your progress throughout the course, including reflections, quizzes, supervision sessions and assessments.
As you complete each requirement, your progress will update automatically.
When you have fulfilled the requirements for either the Certificate of Completion or Dance Psychology Scholar, the final Certificate and Course Completion lessons will automatically unlock, allowing you to download your certificate and complete the course.
There is no need to choose your level of recognition in advance. Simply engage with the course, enjoy the learning experience, and the Academy will automatically recognise the highest level you achieve.
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