This assignment will initiate the final project process. Read the final project instructions, located in the WK 8 Final Project Assignment before you choose an Athlete.
Begin by selecting an individual elite level athlete. This athlete will be the focus on your final project and they will be used throughout the course in discussions. This athlete must participate in a sport or event where a minimum of 2 dynamic movements take place.
For example: A 100m sprinter does not use multiple dynamic skills during his/her sprint. In contrast, a tennis player uses skills such as serving and a back hand shot during their game.
Another example: A marathon runner does not use multiple dynamic skills during his/her run. In contrast a triathlete must bike, run, and swim, using 3 dynamic skills during competition.
I would even argue not to use an MLB pitcher, unless they play for the National League, nor use a softball pitcher, as they have a DH rule in place at every level of Elite International play. Instead, use a softball or baseball infielder or outfielder as they are required to field, throw, hit, and run which is more than 3 skills.
You may NOT choose an Olympic weightlifting athlete. These lifts have been over analyzed and will not provide a deeper understanding of the dynamic movements of the human body.
A great place to search for an athlete who uses more than 2 dynamic skills during competition is the https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/sports/ Olympic Channel All sports list. From there, find an athlete that participates in the sport you are interested in.
To assist you in your final project, specifically data collection and analysis, be sure your chosen athlete has multiple photos, videos, interviews, etc. of them performing fundamental skills within in their sport. If the athlete has instructional videos, books, articles, etc., they would be a great choice, as they will assist you with your analysis process.
Assignment 1 Instructions:
Part 1.
In a Word document provide the following
Name of athlete, followed by an introduction, explaining their situation, environment, movements, and why you chose this athlete, including the following identifiers:
Gender
Age
Home/Competition Country
Sport
Level of competition
Position(s)
Dynamic skills involved in the fundamental aspects of their position(s)
Part 2.
Using the information from week two, identify primary skeletal and muscular involvement in your subject’s movement. Consider your week eight analysis, what are the prime movers and supporting skeletal structure required to perform?
Assignment should be 5 pages, plus an APA style cover page and an APA style reference page. Remember, in-text citations are required as well. All references must be cited. You must include a minimum of 5 scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles as references. Each article must be cited within the text of your paper.
