Success in sport is dependent on an individual learning and mastering the skills needed to produce an effective sports performance. In turn, sports performers are dependent on their sports teachers and coaches to teach and develop the skills that they need to be successful. 

In this unit, you will develop an understanding of skilled performance and how an individual’s abilities contribute to the development of their skills. You will examine how sports performers are able to take information from their environment, for example their position, the positions of their opponents or the speed and trajectory of a ball, and then process this information so that they can produce a response in the form of a skilled movement. You will explore the key theories of how individuals learn skills and how new skills can be presented, using different strategies to facilitate their learning.

This unit provides a sound foundation of knowledge on the acquisition of skill for progression to higher education and employment. In particular, the skills and knowledge gained from this unit will help you appreciate different types of skills, and how teaching and learning strategies can be used to develop skills in sports performers.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by having to complete three written assignments. To help you structure your assignment and ensure you have all the necessary content before submitting the work you must use the assignment briefs. These can be downloaded in each assignment page.

A Investigate the nature of skilled performance
B Examine ways that sport performers process information for skilled performance
C Explore theories of teaching and learning in sport
D Carry out teaching and learning strategies for sports skills.