by Garrett | Mar 27, 2019 | Science, Skills, Training
Figure skating is an early specialization sport. One reason is that figure skaters must develop extremely complex motor skills on an unfamiliar surface (the ice). The jumps, spins, and even the basic skills require many years of training to master. I will say this...
by Garrett | Mar 20, 2019 | Science
This blog continues the discussion of stages of development which was requested to us as a topic by a parent. Please review blog 1 and blog 2 before proceeding. There are criticisms on the notion that all children pass through the same generic set of sequential...
by Garrett | Mar 10, 2019 | Assessment
This blog will cover three topics of traditional assessment: teaching to the test, self-assessment, and a final summary on the issues of traditional assessment practices. Teach to the Test Another concern with traditional assessment is that teachers will teach to the...
by Garrett | Mar 10, 2019 | Assessment
Traditionally, an athlete assessment reflects a single point in time; an isolated act. A testing day is secured and each athlete undergoes a barrage of tests (e.g. a sprint; max bench press or squat; a balance test). Assessors explain the task and the athlete is...
by Garrett | Mar 10, 2019 | Assessment
An assessment is commonly conveyed through the use of pre-set criteria that provide precise explanations of exactly which characteristics or behaviors will be assessed (e.g. commitment) and the importance (value) of each in the assessment. These are called marking...
