program design and implementation

1.prioritizationa. A priority, B priority, C priority, D priorityb. target trainingc. 80/20 Pareto Principle

2.workout structurea. element (mastery of a skill or distance)b. task (complete 3-5 circuits for time)c. time (complete as many rounds as possible in 20

minutes)3.scaling

Why Heavy Loads?

From the Motor Learning Perspective• Highest level of neural outputs best develops

skill

Anatomical Planes of the Human Body

Analyzing Sport Skills

1. Determine objectives2. Special characteristics3. Elite performers4. Divide skill into phases5. Divide phases into elements6. Understand the kinesiology and physics of

each element

Objectives of the Skill

• What is the result?– Begin with the end in mind

• Overall performance objective• Other objectives that dictate skill performance– Rules of the sport– Physiology energy systems– Biomechanics core to extremity movement

Special Characteristics

1. Discrete – continuous – serial 2. Open vs. closed environments

Elite Performances

• Visual image of what the skill execution looks like

• Assists in the development of the motor program

• Watching with intention

Divide Skill Into Phases

1. Set up (preparatory)2. Wind up (backswing)3. Force producing movements4. Follow through

Set Up

Wind Up

Force Producing Movement(Impulse)

Follow Through

Key Elements

• Distinct actions that result in success– Ex. cross diagonal gait walking/running

• Focus on force producing movements when teaching

Mechanical Reasons

• The basis of good technique is good physics• Be able to answer the “Why?” of the motion

Observation, Analysis & Correction of Errors

1. Observe complete skill2. Analyze each phase and key elements3. Use mechanical principles4. Select errors to be corrected5. Decide on appropriate techniques

Performance Errors

• Major– Seriously detract from performance of skill

• Minor– Minimal effect on performance