Observing & Analysing Learner's Movement

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Observing & Analysing Learner's Movement

Observing & Analysing Learners' Movement is a unique and long awaited resource designed to promote high quality movement education and physical education for children aged 7-14 years.

Observing & Analysing Learners' Movement is a sequel to the CD-ROM 'Observing Children Moving' which was produced by the Physical Education Association of the United Kingdom (PEA UK) and Tacklesport in 2003 to assist practitioners working with children aged 3-7 years to develop observation and analysis skills. PEA UK worked in partnership with Tacklesport (Consultancy) Ltd to produce the resource (supplied on CD-ROM for installation on the users hard drive). For ease of understanding, the resource is referred to as 'the CD-ROM'.

The overall purpose of 'Observing and Analysing Learners' Movement' is to:

Enable trainees, teachers and other practitioners to observe, describe and analyse learners' movement
Enhance knowledge and understanding of motor development
Raise standards by promoting effective motor development, movement education and Physical Education
Assist those working with learners aged 7-14 to provide movement learning experiences that match children's needs.

The material is designed for all those working with learners aged 7-14 years. Observing and Analysing Learners' Movement includes over 50 video clips of children performing a range of motor patterns (i.e. shot put, forward roll, javelin throw, skip, jump to catch, hockey dribble, hurdle, pair balance, turn, tuck jump off apparatus, leap, handstand and tennis serve).

Children at different stages of development are included and the motor patterns are shown from a variety of camera angles. Accompanying each of the 13 motor patterns are guide to observation, analysis grids, strategy for development, tasks and level 2 analysis. Also included are 'Hotspots' which indicate key points to enhance technical performance.

These are designed to assist practitioners in helping children to improve their performance. Observing and Analysing Learners' Movement also includes a range of supporting material such as: Approaches to observation and analysing movement. Biomechanical Considerations Influences of Growth and Maturation Health and Safety

Animated Skill Drills for Basketball contains 250 skills drills covering: Passing; Dribbling; Rebounding; Shooting; Ball Handling; Transition; Individual Skills; Offensive Movement; Defence & Fun and Games. Simple to use animation selector / session builder and playback controls with printable session notes.

'We were delighted to be actively involved in the production of this CD-ROM and we firmly believe that it will become the standard resource for all teachers and coaches throughout England'

England Basketball.

The ten sections covered by the Skills Selector:

Passing: - Practices cover chest, bounce, overhead, javelin and flip passes. Fakes, movement and speed passing are included, together with practices for running the clock. Passing in offence is an important element: Practices for full court and in and around the key are included, together with modified games.

Dribbling: - Practices involve shuttles, pressure dribbling and control in a variety of situations. Dribbling with left and right hand is reinforced, together with practices for driving at the basket. Practices for dribbling in offence are include as are games and activities for the application of essential dribbling skills.

Rebounding: - Practices for defence and offence are included, together with drills to develop tipping, checking and block out skills. Activities to develop rebounding from free throws are illustrated, as well as team drills and other competitive practices.

Shooting: - Practices cover set, jump, hook and lay-up shots. Shooting with left and right hand is reinforced, together with practices for driving at the basket. Shooting in the context of screens, fakes, pivots and cuts are included. Practices are developed through unopposed and opposed situations.

Ball handling : - Practices for ball control, including passing and receiving, defending the ball, and close control are included. Control in the context of screens, picks and posts are included. Practices are developed through unopposed and opposed situations.

Transition: - Practices for transition include defence to offence, offence to defence, using the lanes, fast breaks and drives. Also included are drills and activities for developing attack, and breaking following a steal.

Individual Skills : - A variety of practices include one on one, pivots and turns, screens, drives, cuts and fades, and guarding. Additionally practices are combined to reinforce the key skills of footwork and handling and include dribbling, passing and receiving and shooting; progression is encouraged through unopposed and opposed situations.

Offensive Movement : - A range of offensive movement practices are covered, including give and go, screens, pivots, cuts and posts. Practices, which are both opposed and unopposed, also include movement against both one-on-one and zone defence.

Defence: - Practices cover individual defence, over-guarding, defending screens, and defending numbers down. Practices for defending one-on-one and in different zone formations are included. Additionally, practices for defending with a team-mates (e.g. in twos or threes), and for recovering when an attack breaks down, are also included.

Fun and Games : - Practices, fun activities and modified or conditioned games are included which reinforce the key skills covered elsewhere on the CD-ROM. The activities in this section can be adapted to suit all age and ability levels.

This Boxed version is for use on one computer only. Additional 'credits' and a school Site Licence are available (please contact us for details).

Product Code: TS-OALM

Delivery 3-5 days