The module will explore contemporary explanations of motor learning as applied to sports behaviours.
The role of such concepts as motor programmes feedback, memory and attention will be examined from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint with respect to the development of motor expertise in applied sport settings. Various methods of analysing sports performance, including observation, motion analysis and notation analysis will be covered. Issues of validity, accuracy & reliability will be analysed. Different practice structures to facilitate learning will be explored together with how different teaching and learning styles may impact on learning & retention of skilled behaviour in sport.

Contact Hours: (24)
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
12 x 1 hour tutor-led practical or workshop sessions

Independent Study Hours: (126)
12 hours tutor-directed independent study
58 hours student-led independent study into research and reading around topics covered
56 hours student-led independent study into assessment preparation

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre (with video facilities)
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Appropriate motion analysis (Dartfish) & match analysis (Gamebreaker or Dartfish Tagging) software and IT facilities
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard

Hughes, M. & Franks, I. (2004). Notational analysis of sport. Systems for better coaching & performance in sport. (2nd Ed.). Abingdon: Routledge.
McMorris, T. (2004) Acquisition of sports skills. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons.
Schmidt, R. A. & Wrisberg, C. A. (2000). Motor learning and performance: From principles to practice. Champaign, ILL: Human Kinetics.

A 2000 word PORTFOLIO of work that examines LO`S 1,2,3 & 4. This initially consists of an analysis of a specific sports movement or skill or short passage of play using an appropriate methodology. The second part of the portfolio will consist of an evidence based action plan of activities/practices/strategies that are designed to improve performance of the previously analysed skill. The final part of the portfolio will be to demonstrate how this action plan/intervention could be manipulated to take into account performers with different learning styles & ability levels.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment opportunities by undertaking a series of review
questions covering key material on the module. These review questions will inform discussion of key issues discussed in the workshop sessions