Credit Points 10

Coordinator Kylie Steel Opens in new window

Description This subject examines the scientific basis for movement and sports skill development. An understanding of the principles of movement and motor skill and how they apply to performance is examined through a range of movement tasks required for track and field athletics and some team sports. Laboratory activities will focus upon the basic movement tasks of throwing, jumping, balancing, striking, running and rotary activities. An examination of the instruments used in efficient movement analysis is undertaken.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Human Movement

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this Unit, students will be able to: 

1. Examine the anatomical, physical and mechanical principles which underlie movement
2. Demonstrate video analysis techniques to evaluate the motor skill performance of athletes 
3. Apply scientific principles to improve motor skill performance in a variety of sporting contexts

Subject Content

1. Revision of skeletal and muscular systems.
2. Movement principles: balance, force, levers, motion, momentum; associated with track and field athletics and some team sports.
3. Mechanical factors affecting motion in sport: friction, air, water resistance, gravity, impact, spin, elasticity.
4. Application of movement principles through practical sessions in a range of sports.
5. Evaluation of skill performance – isolating specific motor patterns, determining and applying movement principles (coaching points), classifying skill to enhance performance, learning movement skills.
6. Cinematography – use of videos for efficient movement analysis of sporting skills.
7. Practice and coaching considerations to enhance the acquisition and development of skills.