Kinesiology 2241A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Spud Webb, Power Walking, Free Throw
14 Mar 2018
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When many segments and joints move in concert, this is called a movement pattern. When a general movement pattern is applied to a specific task in a sport it becomes a skill specific to that sport. Examples: high jump lift off is the application of jumping. The way that a skill is performed is called technique. This is the focus of training and coaching, to optimize technique. Variations in technique that adopted by some athletes is known as style. Example: a straight approach versus a curved approach to the high jump take off, or. A one foot push off versus a two foot push off at the start of a 100m sprint. Skills, technique and styles have developed over time by trial and error to optimize an outcome while working against constraints. He would go faster if he just started running. But you are not allowed to run in speed walking.
