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.