A new psychology module devised to teach students about the human brain and behaviour through dance, movement, gaming and film.

Running for the first time at Abertay University, the third year module takes an entirely new approach to teaching psychology.

Lecturer and choreographer Dr Corinne Jola said the broad aim of the module is for students to gain knowledge of psychological processes involved in dance practice.

Participating students will gain a knowledge of research on aesthetic experience, health and well-being through different forms of dance.

Dr Jola said: "Because dance involves the body, brain, sound, social cognition and sensory experience, it is an ideal way of opening up the possibilities of different research methods and bringing research closer to real-life, away from a narrow focus on laboratory-based experiments."

Students will also engage in a games session, playing a number of physical computer games which require students to move freely in space rather than sitting in front of a screen.

Dr Jola added: "We will discuss research on how physical games can change human behaviour and how they feel the games tried out could be studied further to gain insight into human brain and behaviour.

"As the module combines artistic and physical interest with basic scientific research, it is attractive to all students, requiring them to engage with their analytical, creative, and practical intellect."