27449 Performance Studies 4: Skill Acquisition (Sport)
UTS: Business: Leisure, Sport and TourismCredit points: 6 cp
Subject level: Undergraduate
Result Type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 27171 Applied Kinesiology
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Handbook description
This subject utilises a practical framework to investigate the theoretical and practical components required for the performance of four individual/team sports.
Subject objectives/outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate skill in the performance of four sports to a prescribed standard
- describe understanding of the rules and regulations of these sports
- identify the biomechanical and physiological principles underlying the various techniques.
Contribution to graduate profile
This core subject in the BA Human Movement Studies/Graduate Diploma in Education will apply theoretical knowledge of the biomechanical, physiological and behavioural aspects of high level performance in sport and exercise. Competence in various sport activities will be developed. Students will be provided with conceptual knowledge and skills related to exercise prescription and sport participation for special populations. It will serve to extend physical literacy by increasing the physical capacity of the student. All Performance Studies subjects are compulsory for students who wish to be accredited as PDHPE teachers by the NSW Department of Education.
Teaching and learning strategies
Teaching and learning strategies include formal lectures, tutorials, student presentations, guest lectures and field trips. Content for this subject will be supported by UTSOnline.
Content
- Development of sports skills in individual and team sports
- Fundamental movement skills, basic movement patterns, principles of movement and observation
- Components of skilled performance, readiness for sport participation
- Anatomical and physiological limitations to sports performance
- Biomechanics of various specific movements including throwing, hitting, serving, kicking, blocking, digging, setting, spiking, jumping, running, passing and tackling
- Scoring systems, rules and etiquette, injury and safety considerations
- Devising appropriate training sessions
Assessment
Assessment item 1: Technique, Strategy and Participation Examination (Individual)
| Objective(s): | 2, 3 |
| Weighting: | 30% |
| Task: | This addresses objectives 2 and 3. |
Assessment item 2: Game Performance (Individual)
| Objective(s): | 1, 2 |
| Weighting: | 30% |
| Task: | This addresses objectives 1 and 2. |
Assessment item 3: Theory Examination (Individual)
| Objective(s): | 2, 3 |
| Weighting: | 40% |
| Task: | This addresses objectives 2 and 3. |
Indicative references
Anders, E (1999), Field hockey: Steps to success, Human Kinetics: Champaign, Illinois
Giltrow, LTW (1988), From coach to coach, Leon TW, Giltrow: Australia
Marx, J and Wagner, G, (2001), Field hockey training for young players, Meyer & Meyer Sport: Oxford
Mitchell-Taverner, C, (2005), Field hockey techniques and tactics, Human Kinetics: Champaign, Illinois.
Websites
Hockey Australia www.hockey.org.au
International Hockey Federation (FIH) www.fihockey.org
UTS Hockey Club www.utshockey.org
