HSC2201 Assessment Task 2: 2D Kinematic Analysis & Scientific Report

Task Description:  

In pairs*, students are required to write a scientific report examining differences in biomechanical  parameters between novice and elite athletes in a selected sports skill.  

• Students will be provided with a list of sports skills to select (including the gender of the novice  athlete).  
• Students are then required to select from the list of available sports skills, and once confirmed  by the academic, will be provided with a video**. This video will allow students to collect data  on a novice subject. Data of the elite athlete will be based on information from scientific  literature from primary sources (journal articles).  
• Once the video recording is provided, each individual student is required to use the software  program Kinovea to analyse two kinematic parameters each (see Table 1.). Every student is  encouraged to select one Category A and one Category B parameter to analyse (see marking  rubric). However, the selection of parameters must be based on the sports skill and literature.  

*All students must complete the Partnership Agreement Form on the LMS prior to submitting  Assessment 2

HSC2201 Biomechanics 

Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) 7 

**Should you prefer to record your own sport skill please contact your academic to discuss Students will be assessed on the following:  

Pair:  

• An introduction section which clearly defines the topic and elaborates upon its subcomponents  using sources from scientific literature. This section also provides a brief literature review of the  selected sports skill and kinematic parameters as well as a purpose of the report (15 marks) 
• A methods section which includes a detailed recount of the experimental procedure. The  methods must be detailed enough to be replicated and be written using scientific language (see  ACPE Style and Referencing Guide). Please ensure the methods is written in your own words and  not a direct copy from resources provided – see ‘Methods (2D Filming & Equipment Information)’ for the required information for this section (15 marks)  
• A discussion section which reports and compares key quantitative findings of the results to those  found in similar scientific literature. These key quantitative findings should be selected from the  4 kinematic parameters presented in the results section. This section also includes a conclusion which restates the collective findings and deductions (30 marks) 
• An appendix section which includes the literature review table with 4 primary scientific sources.  These are discussed and referred to in the introduction. (5 marks) 

Individual:  

• A results section that presents the findings of the analysis including 2 kinematic parameters per  student, and is organised using text, tables and figures (graphs). These tables and figures are  created using data unique to your kinematic analysis of the selected sports skill (25 marks) 

o Note. Students will be awarded an individual mark for their results section and a pair mark for all other sections 

Task Procedure:  

Step 1: In pairs, complete the Partnership Agreement form and identify a specific sport skill (from the list provided) that is of interest to both group members. Note. If you are a student re-attempting this unit you must select a different sports skill to analyse than the one previously submitted.  

Step 2: Conduct an extensive review of the selected sports skill using literature to obtain background information and identify the common kinematic parameters investigated. Literature must be peer reviewed primary scientific sources; therefore, literature reviews, meta-analysis and systematic reviews are not considered appropriate in this section however they may provide useful information for the discussion section. 

Step 3: Based on the research conducted, identify a number of kinematic parameters (see Table 1) for  analysis in the scientific report. Each student in their pair must select 2 parameters to analyse in the  results section and is encouraged to select one from each category where applicable (see Table 1).  

Table 1.  

Kinematic parameters for analysis  

Step 4: Individually students must complete an analysis of their chosen two parameters for the selected  sports skill using Kinovea software. Note. Kinovea is only available for free download using a PC, no Mac version currently exists. If you do not have access to a PC at home, you will need to consider alternatives such as accessing a local library or borrowing a PC/laptop from a friend or family member to conduct the analysis  

Step 5: In pairs, students will then compile data and write up the report, ensuring that the Marking  Criteria is used as a guide  

Step 6: Students will have the opportunity to submit a draft to the Turnitin Draft Submission on the LMS  to check for inadvertent breaches of academic honesty by the due date. Students are also encouraged to  submit a draft to the SLS for support with scientific writing and referencing requirements.   

Step 7: Submit the final Word document through Turnitin and the on the LMS by 11.55pm Sunday, Week  10. You will receive an e-mail receipt confirming that your final Word document upload has been  successful. Please keep a record of this receipt.  

Note. In their pairs, students are to submit one Word document but they must clearly identify the owner  of each individual result sections. 

• Presentation, academic writing and referencing will also be assessed (10 marks total)