KIN 366 Motor Learning Assignment Teaching a Sport Skill 1. Pick a sport skill 2. Find an article on the teaching of the skill (from a research or coaching journal) and briefly discuss it. Find a teaching video of the skill and discuss it. 3. Design a practice plan for that skill which takes into account what you have learned in this class (This plan will be handed in) 4. Practice plan should cover a typical week of practice (decide on number of sessions, length of practice, what you will be doing during that time, details!) 5. Create a PowerPoint (or similar software) Presentation (Plan on a 10-15 minute presentation) 6. Hand in one copy of your practice plan in a paper that also discusses how you addressed the considerations below Things to consider when designing your practice. - the classification of the skill (size of musculature involved, stability of environment, and distinctiveness of the skill) - your athlete's skill level - key requirements to succeed at the skill and why they are important - how you are measuring performance - what motor programs are involved, if transfer from another skill is involved - what role vision will play (eg