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Skills Development And Techniques In Sports And Games

This course on Skills Development and Techniques in Sports and Games provides an overview of various sports categories, including individual, team, track, and field events. It explores the nature, skills, facilities, equipment, officiating, and rules of specific sports like shot put, discus, javelin, and soccer. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of sports techniques and regulations, preparing them for practical applications in sports-related fields.

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65h

Study Time

13

Weeks

5h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

SportsGamesSkillsTechniquesAthletics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level

Perfect for newcomers to the field

35%

beginner

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Sports and Games

2

Individual Sports

3

Team Sports

4

Track Events

5

Field Events

6

Shot Put Techniques

7

Discus Throwing

8

Javelin Throwing

9

Soccer Skills and Rules

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Sports Coach

Apply your skills in this growing field

Athletic Trainer

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Physical Education Teacher

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Sports Official

Apply your skills in this growing field

Recreation Leader

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationRecreationProfessional SportsFitnessSports Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Sports and Games

4h

Unit 1: Concept of Sports and Games

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to understand the importance of sports and games in physical fitness.
•Define sports and games, and differentiate between competitive and recreational sports.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise to test your understanding of the concepts.

Unit 2: Individual Sports

2 study hours

•Define individual sport and identify its characteristics.
•Study examples of individual sports and their benefits, such as self-discipline and self-reliance.
•Understand the principles underlying training in individual sports: overload, progression, reversibility, and specificity.

Week

2

Module 1: Sports and Games

4h

Unit 3: Teams Sports

2 study hours

•Define team sports and understand the importance of teamwork.
•Study the stages of team development: forming, storming, norms, and performing.
•Identify examples of team sports and the collaborative efforts required for success.

Unit 4: Track Events

2 study hours

•Define track events and differentiate them from field events.
•Study the types of track events: sprints, middle distance, and long distance.
•Understand the safety and etiquette of track events.

Week

3

Module 1: Sports and Games

2h

Unit 5: Field Events

2 study hours

•Define field events and classify them into jumping and throwing events.
•Study examples of field events and their safety/etiquette guidelines.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise to test your understanding of field events.

Week

4

Module 2: Shot put

3h

Unit 1: Nature of the event/skills

3 study hours

•Understand the nature of the shot put event and its history.
•Study the basic shot put techniques and skills: grip, placement, release, and power position.
•Practice drills to improve shot put performance.

Week

5

Module 2: Shot put

2h

Unit 2: Facilities and Equipment

2 study hours

•List the equipment of shot put and understand their specifications.
•Study the facilities of shot put, including the shot put sector, throwing circle, and stop board.
•Draw the diagram of a shot put sector and label its components.

Week

6

Module 2: Shot put

3h

Unit 3: Officiating officials and their duties

3 study hours

•List the officiating officials of shot put and their duties.
•Understand the roles of the judge, timer, coordinator, implement inspector, measurer, markers, and retriever.
•Study the responsibilities of each official in ensuring fair play and safety.

Week

7

Module 2: Shot put

2h

Unit 4: Rules and regulations

2 study hours

•List the rules and regulations of shot put.
•Understand the attitudes that are regarded as fouls in shot put.
•Study the guidelines for executing a legal throw and avoiding penalties.

Week

8

Module 3: Discus

3h

Unit 1: Nature of the event/skills

3 study hours

•Understand the nature of the discus event and its skills.
•Differentiate discus implement from shot put.
•Study the history and evolution of discus throw.

Week

9

Module 3: Discus

2h

Unit 2: Facilities and Equipment

2 study hours

•List the equipment of discus and understand their specifications.
•Study the facilities of discus, including the discus sector and throwing circle.
•Draw the discus sector and label its components.

Week

10

Module 3: Discus

3h

Unit 3: Officials and their duties

3 study hours

•List the officiating officials of discus and their duties.
•Understand the roles of the chief judge, official one, official two, official three, official four, and official five.
•Study the safety rules regarding the conduct of discus throw.

Week

11

Module 3: Discus

2h

Unit 4: Rules and regulations

2 study hours

•List the rules and regulations in discus.
•Understand the rules concerning the discus, cage, and throw.
•Study the guidelines for executing a legal throw and avoiding penalties.

Week

12

Module 4: Javelin

5h

Unit 1: Nature of javelin/skills

3 study hours

•Understand the nature of javelin and its skills.
•Identify the techniques in javelin throw: grip, run-up, throw, and huddle up.
•Study the coaching guides for throwing a javelin.

Unit 2: Facilities and Equipment

2 study hours

•List the facilities and equipment in javelin.
•Understand the specifications of the javelin, javelin shoes, measuring tape, and record sheets.
•Study the javelin sector and its components.

Week

13

Module 4: Javelin

5h

Unit 3: Officials and their duties

3 study hours

•List the officiating officials in javelin and their duties.
•Understand the roles of the chief judge, official one, official two, official three, official four, and official five.
•Study the safety precautions in javelin.

Unit 4: Rules and regulations

2 study hours

•List the rules and regulations in javelin.
•Understand the rules regarding javelin competitions.
•Study the guidelines for executing a legal throw and avoiding penalties.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the definitions and differences between sports and games in Module 1, Units 1-3.

2

Practice drawing and labeling the shot put and discus sectors from Modules 2 and 3.

3

Create flashcards for the rules and regulations of shot put, discus, javelin, and soccer (Modules 2-5).

4

Focus on the duties of officiating officials in each sport, particularly the referee in soccer (Units 2-3 of Modules 2-5).

5

Review the techniques and skills for shot put, discus, and javelin, paying attention to grip, run-up, and release (Units 1 of Modules 2-4).

6

Complete all Tutor-Marked Assignments and review feedback for areas needing improvement.

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