Homework Week 28 October

1. Chris Cushion Pack:

Structuring the Learning Experience

Make notes on the concept of practice structures:

Blocked vs Random practice
Constant vs Varied practice

Pros and cons of each structure and key issues.


2. The Triple Jump

Go to the Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre Website:

http://www.athleticscoaching.ca/default.aspx?pid=7&spid=37&sspid=63

Make notes on the triple jump from the following articles:

> Model Technique Analysis Sheet for the Horizontal Jumps Part II - The Triple Jump By: Eckhard Hutt
> Differences in Some Triple Jump Rhythm Parameters By: Gregory Portnoy Ph.D.
> NSA Photosequence #8 - Triple Jump: Khristo Markov Commentary by Helmar Hommel and Ekhard Hutt
> The Biomechanics Of Triple Jump Techniques By: James G. Hay
> Triple Jump Technique By: Irving Schexnayder

Make specific notes under the following headings:

1. Run up
2. Take off
3. Hop
4. Step
5. Jump
6. Landing
7. Rhythm between hop>step>jump
8. Use of the arms when jumping