This diploma thesis is focused on usage of music therapy and
dance therapy for young learners. Activities used in the thesis
are intended for physical training lesson as well as for other
lessons where body movement and dance can be used. The aim of
my thesis was to create a methodical handbook for primary
school teachers and to show the possibility of music and dance
therapy usage. The handbook includes sets of exercises which
deals with music and dance therapy and also covers some easy
folk dances. Music, music therapy and folk dance are described
in the theoretical part of the thesis. It focused on their
development, influence on humans as well as explanation of
terms on historical basis. Characteristics of young learner’s
age and a study field of physical and dance training found in
national framework of education is also included in this part.
Practical part of the thesis was used in practice and marked up
by primary school teachers. Therefore practical notes are also
filled in.