https://youtu.be/KVoLkSS2gqA?si=js03TY-GPRau1S7oI have often found students struggle to differentiate between strategy and tactics. These terms are used in many different contexts and can at times be used to refer to the same thing. But I want to show you exactly how they differ and then how they are similar. Differences Strategy Strategy is basically laying down [...]
The characteristics of the learner impact how instruction is given to help the athlete learn a new skill. In HSC PDHPE the characteristics listed are:personalityheredityconfidenceprior experienceabilityPersonalityPersonality is the characteristic way that someone behaves, thinks, and feels. Athletes who have positive thoughts about themselves and a skill will require less encouragement from the coach to complete [...]
The autonomous stage of skills acquisition is often thought of for all its positive attributes. The autonomous stage means that the athlete does not have to think about the skill he or she is performing, allowing their mind to focus on other events or processes around them. It means they can focus on reading the [...]
The BOSTES key word examine is used a number of times in HSC PDHPE. The BOSTES glossary of key words define examine as: enquire into. This is a rather short definition, requiring the person to simply investigate or find/provide information on the topic. Google, however, provides a more thorough definition of the term: inspect (someone or [...]
Muhammad Ali is still the best boxer of all time, displaying beautiful characteristics of a skilled performer. Though Ali is well known for his quotes: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee I am the greatest! He remains the only 3 time lineal world heavy weight champion and performed is some of the best [...]
Characteristics of the learner is a key component for Factors Affecting Performance in HSC PDHPE. Characteristics of the learner greatly influence skill acquisition and its performance. With the passing of Jonah Lomu, I thought I might look at the characteristics of the learner by analysing Lomu and how they helped him to be arguably the best winger Rugby Union [...]