Understanding Body Language

Course Overview

Body language refers to the conscious and unconscious movements and postures that we use to communicate our attitudes and feelings. By understanding body language, we are better able to read other people’s true intentions and understand what they really think about a matter.

This course has therefore been developed to help learners identify the different elements of body language and understand what each type of body movement and posture might mean.

Key Content

• The definition of body language;
• The benefits of understanding body language;
• The three rules for reading body language;
• Open and closed body language;
• Hand gestures;
• Head positions;
• Facial expressions;
• The eyes;
• Personal distance;
• How to develop the ability to read body language.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Define body language;
• Recognise the benefits of understanding body language;
• Discuss how to interpret basic body movements;
• Identify the factors affecting personal distance;
• Explain strategies for developing their ability to read body language.