SPOR06041 2022 Athletics and Gymnastics

Describe and analyse skills development and motor learning theory.

Demonstrate good communication and individual management strategies to improve participation and learning.

Coach the basic skills of athletics and gymnastics in a safe, inclusive and effective manner.

Show proficiency in self-reflection and self-evaluation of learning in gymnastics and athletics. 

Prepare and produce a gymnastics movement sequence that explores the use of movement and applies the theory of educational gymnastics and movement concepts in a creative way in response to set tasks, both individually and with others. 

Fundamental concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures. The understanding of students is tested and further enhanced through student centred learning exercises and interactive tutorial sessions. Students practice coaching of athletics in real life scenarios. The application of theory to practice is facilitated through both teaching and practical based field experience.

Exploratory gymnastics contrasts significantly with formal gymnastics in that it allows students to respond to a movement challenge in a variety of ways. There is no correct way to solve the challenge and there is no exactness expected. This allows the learner to explore, discover how their bodies move, and respond in ways that are appropriate for their abilities. Everyone is able to solve the challenge; therefore, everyone feels successful. The focus on the lesson is on problem solving, which allows the students to develop body-management skills as they solve the movement problems. This method also allows for individual differences. Within the module's theory and practical components, a blended method of delivery is an option when suitable.

• Completion of Logbook which must contain all practical sessions, associated organisation and a self evaluation of the students role as coach and organiser based on their work throughout the term. The logbook allows for the student to capture their lesson plans and learning in one centralised location. This material can be used as a resource for teaching and coaching future clients. This material also provides a bank of evidence of work completed and can therefore be used when applying to complete future studies. This logbook will also capture the students own research which is relevant to the topic of teaching and coaching.
• Micro Teaching: This form of assessment will allow for the student to demonstrate their teaching and coaching ability. The student will design, manage and run a safe and effective skills based practical session in athletics and gymnastics.

• Repeat Assignments may take the form of:

• Essay
• Project Work
• Practical Work

Skill Development (1/2/3)

The Performer                                                                                                            

• Maturation 
• Motivation
• Social Motives
• Specific Needs, Intellectual and Physical disabilities
• Motor Skills Defined
• Motor programmes and skill classification

ATHLETICS (2/3/4)

Introduction to Athletics

• Ethical practice for the coach
• Coaching skills
• Developing lesson plans
• Hosting an athletics meeting

Track Events                                                                                                        

• Road running, Cross Country and track events
• Running Techniques:  Head, shoulder, leg drive, knee positions, arm action
• Training programmes for endurance, speed, speed endurance
• Movement Analysis 

Field Events                                                                                                                 

• Shot
• Javelin
• Discus                                                                                                                       
• High Jump
• long Jump
• Triple Jump                                                                      

Preparing for Competition                                                                                          

• Warm-up
• The event
• Cool down

GYMNASTICS (3/4/5)

 Exploring body positions

• Balance and Flexibility
• Cross-Leg Sit to Stand
• Thread the Needle

Exploring Support Skills

• Support on three or four body parts
• Arm Support
• V-Sit Support
• Animal Movements

Exploring Locomotor Skills 

• Foot patterns
• Jumps
• Landing
• Turns
• Twisting rotations (sideward tumbling/ pencil roll/ side tuck toll)
• Combinations and Routines

Foundational Positions and Movements

• Tuck (sitting tuck / supported tuck / supine tuck / inverted tuck / Learning cues.
• Pike (sitting . standing / standing supported / supine / inverted / learning cues).
• Straddle (Sitting / standing / piked / piked supine straddle . piked inverted)
• Standing balance (Arabesque)
• Non-standing balance – knee / inverted / front support / shoulder stand / rear support / side support / front support to tuck / v-sit variations /
• Forward walks . skipping / tuck jump / half turn /
• Bridge
• Sideward rotations / Weight transfer – cartwheel
• Horizontal circular rotations – rolls –roll lead ups – forward and backward / straddle