You will be required to complete two (2) online quizzes throughout the term. Quiz 1 will assess knowledge on content covered in Weeks 1-6 (inclusive), and Quiz 2 will assess knowledge on content covered in Weeks 7-11 (inclusive). Each quiz will consist of 30 randomly-selected questions from a larger bank of questions. Questions will be equally distributed across all content. 

You will have a 45-minute time limit to complete each online quiz upon commencing. Questions will be in multiple choice format. The quiz will be submitted automatically if the time limit is reached.

You must log onto Moodle when each online quiz is open and complete the quiz before the closing date. You can only attempt each online quiz once and each online quiz must be completed in a single session. Online quizzes should be completed on a computer, as attempting the quiz on a smartphone can result in your session being ended in the event of a phone call or notification. You cannot save your answers and return to the online quiz at a later time. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no late submissions allowed for any of the online quizzes.

Each quiz will have an equal contribution to your overall unit grade. Together the two (2) online quizzes will comprise of 30% of your overall grade. There will be 30 questions per online quiz, with each question allocated 1 mark. Each question will be graded as correct or incorrect. For multiple choice questions, there will be only 1 correct response. 

In the absence of an approved extension, no attempts after the due date will be permitted and no mark will be awarded for this assessment item.

For this assessment, you will develop a skill training program with the aim to improve skill performance. The goal of the program is to teach someone else (a friend or family member) to perform the three-ball cascade juggling task. The person completing the program must have no prior experience at performing this skill. This assessment will be completed in two parts: Part A, and Part B.

Part A. Due Date: Week 5 Wednesday (9 Aug 2023) 5:00 pm AEST. Part A is worth 10% of your overall grade.

For Part A, you are required to develop a test suitable to assess performance in the three-ball cascade juggling task. The test developed will then be used in conjunction with your training program (outlined in Part B below). For the submission of Part A, you must provide a detailed, written overview of your testing protocol methods (2 page maximum, excluding title page). A template will be provided on Moodle. Marks will be awarded on your ability to develop a valid test which is suitable for assessing performance of the three-ball cascade juggle.

Part A must be submitted as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or .pdf file. 

Part B. Due Date. Week 12 Wednesday (4 Oct 2023) 5:00 pm AEST. Part B is worth 30% of your overall grade.

For Part B, you are required to design and implement a training program to teach someone else to improve performance of a three-ball cascade juggling task. You will have a total of five (5) hours to use as part of the training program. How you utilise and structure these five (5) hours is up to you; however, they must be focused on improving skill (i.e., no fitness/conditioning-based sessions).

You are required to assess (and video record) the performance using the test developed in Part A (pre-test), complete the program, and assess the performance again immediately following the completion of the five (5) hours (post-test), and following a one-week washout period of no training (retention test).

For this submission, you are required to submit the following documents by the due date (Week 12 Wednesday 4 Oct 2023, 5:00 pm AEST) to the Moodle assignment submission link:

• Test performance video, at each time point (i.e., pre-test, post-test, and retention test). These can be submitted as three separate videos (some basic tips will be provided on Moodle). Videos must be recorded in .mp4 or .avi format and should be no longer than 10 second each.
• Written report. This report is to be no longer than 4 pages (excluding title page, reference list, figures/tables) and must include reference to scientific literature to justify the design of your training program. The written report for Part B must be submitted as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or .pdf file.

In the absence of an approved extension, any submissions for Part A or Part B received after the due date will incur penalties in accordance with university policy. Further information regarding the structure, and formatting requirements will be provided on Moodle.

The portfolio is designed to evaluate your ability to develop a valid and reliable test to assess skill performance, and design and implement a suitable training program for improving performance, using theories of skill acquisition. 

For Part A, marks will be awarded according to your ability to design a valid and reliable test to examine three-ball cascade juggling performance, describe the testing procedures and materials, and writing style. A detailed marking rubric will be available on Moodle. 

For Part B, marks will be awarded according to your ability to develop a training program using appropriate strategies and theories of skill acquisition, describe the program, communicate the results/outcomes of the training program, and justify the program using scientific literature. A detailed marking rubric will be available on Moodle. 

When attending the on-campus activity sessions for this unit, you will be required to complete a series of tasks involving measurement and evaluation of skill performance. You will need to complete the tasks by filling out an on-campus activity workbook made available via the unit Moodle site. You will be required to complete the on-campus activity tasks, record data, perform calculations with collected data, and interpret and critically analyse your findings. The workbook will contain questions pertaining to each activity which must be answered in the workbook.. There will be time allocated to each session for completion of the workbook and discussion of key concepts. Following completion of the on-campus activity session, you will have 10 working days to finalise and submit your on-campus activity workbook.

In order to pass this assessment, you MUST attend all activities completed during the on-campus activity sessions. Attendance will be taken at each session. If you do not attend, and adequately participate in the on-campus activity session you will not be able to submit this assessment. In the absence of an approved extension, any submissions received after the due date will incur penalties in accordance with university policy.

The workbook is to be completed during and following the on-campus activity sessions. You will be required to fill in the questions in the workbook. Questions in the workbook will be related to definitions and key terms, analysis of individual and group data collected during each activity, and critical thinking questions related to skill acquisition and learning.

A workbook template will be provided to students on the ESSC11003 Moodle site prior to the on-campus activity sessions, which contains instructions, questions, and data tables pertaining to each on-campus activity. A marking rubric will be made available for students via Moodle.

To complete this assessment item you must:

• Attend your scheduled session according to your enrolment type (see Term Specific Information section for dates)
• Complete the workbook including all data entry tables, and written response questions.
• Submit the completed workbook as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or .pdf document via Moodle using the correct assessment submission link by the due date. All answers must be typed or using graphical software (i.e. Microsoft Excel) where required. Handwritten responses will not be marked.

This assessment has a minimum mark of 50%. Failing to achieve a minimum mark of at least 50% in this assessment task may result in failing the unit overall.