Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
ED30398: Sports specific technique analysis |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | Semester 1 |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Period: | Semester 3 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take ED20386 |
| Description: | or an alternative unit from another institution.
Aims: This unit provides the student with a detailed knowledge and practical understanding of the analysis of sports specific techniques. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students will be able to: * Analyse the technical basis for the techniques identified by the International Federation. * Understand the key coaching points for each technique. * Investigate the application of the principles of sports specific technique * Develop effective intervention strategies to address technical errors. * Evaluate the technical range of a high level sports performer. Skills: This unit will include the following skills: * The assessment and facilitation of written communication. A/F * The teaching, facilitation of oral communication skills. T/F/A * The ability to work independently, part of a team, without close supervision or guidance. F * Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines. A * Ability to apply theory into practice. T/F/A (T: Taught, F: Facilitated, A: Assessed) Content: Techniques of the relevant International Federation International competition techniques Formal or basic techniques. Sports specific applied biomechanical principles. Historical development of sports specific technique. Error correction strategies. |