Chapter 2 Laboratory Experiences

 

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1. Observe and analyze a single performer executing two similar but different versions of a particular movement (for example, two pitching styles or two gait styles). Explain what viewing perspectives and distances you selected for collecting observational data on each movement. Write a paragraph comparing the kinematics of the two movements.

Movement selected: 

Viewing perspectives: 

Reasons for selection of viewing perspectives: 

Viewing distances:

Reasons for selection of viewing distances:

Kinematic comparison: 

2. Observe a single sport skill as performed by a highly skilled individual, a moderately skilled individual, and an unskilled individual. Qualitatively describe the differences observed.

Sport skill selected:

Highly Skilled Performer  Moderately Skilled Performer  Unskilled Performer 

3. Select a movement at which you are reasonably skilled. Plan and carry out observations of a less-skilled individual performing the movement and provide verbal learning cues for that individual, if appropriate. Write a short description of the cues provided, with a rationale for each cue.

Movement selected:

Cues Provided  Rationale 

4. Select a partner and plan and carry out an observational analysis of a movement of interest. Write a composite summary analysis of the movement performance. Write a paragraph identifying in what ways the analysis process was changed by the inclusion of a partner.

Movement selected:

Analysis of Performance

How the analysis process was different when working with a partner:

5. Plan and carry out a videotape session of a slow movement of interest as performed by two different subjects. Write a comparative analysis of the subjects’ performances.

Subject 1 Performance  Subject 2 Performance