Unit 1: Motor Learning, Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics in Physical Activity

2 dot points, in syllabus order. Each dot point has a focused answer, with exam-style questions and worked answers where available.

How are motor skills learned and refined?

Motor learning theory: stages of learning (cognitive, associative, autonomous), types of skills, types of practice, types of feedback, principles of skill acquisition

Motor learning. Stages of skill acquisition, types of skills, practice methods, feedback types, and how they apply across the stages.

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How do biomechanical principles apply to physical activity?

Biomechanical principles: motion (linear, angular), force, momentum, levers, projectile motion, Newton's laws of motion, the application of biomechanics to improving performance

Biomechanics. Linear and angular motion, force, momentum, lever systems, projectile motion, Newton's laws, and application to performance improvement.

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