HLPE3531 Skill Acquisition and Biomechanics for Physical Educators

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 biomechanical principles of movement and skill learning principles.

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

1. Qualitatively and quantitatively analyse fundamental movement skills using principles of biomechanics
2. Describe the important principles of skill learning
3. Summarise the personal, task and environmental factors influencing skill learning using a constraints-led approach
4. 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