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This course investigates the scientific basis for movement and the development of sports skills. A variety of movement activities required for track and field athletics and various team sports are investigated to get a grasp of the concepts of movement and motor skill and how they pertain to perfor...

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  • August 28, 2023
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  • 2023/2024
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  • movement
  • linear
  • motion
  • skill
  • development

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  • University of Western Sydney (WSU )
  • 4656
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1. Definition of Movement Skill and Development

 The scientific basis for mastering motor skills specific to sports and athletic
performance.


2. Principles of Movement and Motor Skill


 Basis of sports performance.
 How they apply to track and field athletics and team sports.
3. Basic Movement Tasks

 Throwing: Use of the arm's power and technique to propel an object.
 Jumping: Pushing off the ground using leg power, technique, and momentum.
 Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium by adjusting body position.
 Striking: Using a tool or body part to hit an object.
 Running: Movement of the legs to advance forward rapidly.
 Rotary Activities: Movements involving rotation around an axis.
4. Laboratory Activities

 Practical application and study of the basic movement tasks.

5. Efficient Movement Analysis Instruments

 Tools and techniques to analyse and refine athletic movements for optimal
performance.

6. Biomechanical Analysis

The study of the structure and function of biological systems, like humans, using mechanics.

7. Motor Learning Principles

 Feedback: Information about performance to improve future attempts.
 Repetition: Repeated practice to improve and solidify motor skills.
 Transfer: Applying skills and knowledge from one task to another.


8. Track and Field Athletics

 Includes a range of events that test different movement skills:
 Sprints, distance running, hurdles, jumps, throws, etc.

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