The Acquisition of Sports Skills

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU011236
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the stages, structures and processes involved in the passage of a nerve impulse from origination to motor units.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the process of a nerve impulse from stimulus to response.
2.

Understand the components of Information Processing and Reaction time.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the relationship between the components of Information processing and their relevance to Reaction time.

3.

Be able to relate a variety of learning theories to the sporting situation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Critically compare and contrast learning theories in the sports context.

4.

Know how to relate a variety of theories of practice and feedback to the stages of learning.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain how theories of practice and feedback are applied within each of the stages of learning.
5.

Know how to recognise learning curves and the effect of learning transfer and plateaux upon them.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Explain the influence of learning transfer and plateaux upon different types of learning curve.