Overview

To fully understand the science supporting the performance of human movement physical educators and sport coaches require a comprehensive working knowledge of Biomechanics and Skill Learning. This topic investigates processes involved in both the control and the learning of skilled movement. Students will gain theoretical and practical understanding of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to provide the opportunity to develop an understanding of:

  • Biomechanical and skill learning principles
  • How biomechanics and skill learning relate to skill performance
  • The personal, task and environmental factors that influence skilled performance
  • Associated pedagogical implications and issues

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Qualitatively and quantitatively analyse fundamental movement skills using principles of biomechanics
2.
Describe the important principles of skill learning
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Summarise the personal, task and environmental factors influencing skill learning using a constraints-led approach
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Describe the pedagogical implications and issues related to enhancing skill learning and performance
5.
Qualitatively analyse a sport skill using biomechanical and skill learning principles

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