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.

AI Statement: The use of Generative AI (GenAI) is not allowed for this assessment item. This assessment must completed individually by each student.

Please note: Prior to accessing each Online Quiz, you will be required to complete a GenAI acknowledgement Quiz which confirms that no part of the assessment task was completed by another person, group, or artificial intelligence unless explicitly required. N.B. The use of other persons, groups, or artificial intelligence is expressly prohibited for Online Quizzes in ESSC11003.
Only when you correctly answer 'Yes' to the GenAI acknowledgement Quiz will you be able to access the Online Quiz. There are no marks attributed to GenAI acknowledgement Quiz; however, it secures acknowledgement that each Online Quiz was completed by yourself and without the assistance of another person, group, or artificial intelligence unless explicitly required. Only once you complete and submit the correct response to the GenAI acknowledgement Quiz, will you be able to access the Online Quiz.

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 one skill from a list of skills provided. The person completing the program must have minimal/no prior experience at performing the skill. This assessment will be completed in two parts: Part A, and Part B.

Part A. Due Date: Week 5 Friday (9 Aug 2024) 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 of the selected skill. 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 (2 page maximum, excluding title page). Marks will be awarded on your ability to develop a valid test which is suitable for assessing performance of the selected skill. Further information and a template for Part A will be made available on Moodle.

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

Part B. Due Date. Week 12 Friday (4 Oct 2024) 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 the skill identified in Part A. 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 Friday 4 Oct 2024, 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, or as one single video, but clearly outline which video relates to each time point. Videos must be recorded in .mp4 or .avi format. If the video is not able to be played by the marker, you will receive zero (0) marks for the relevant criteria. Further guidance on video requirements will be made available on Moodle and discussed throughout the term.
• 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.

AI Statement: The use of Generative AI is not allowed for this assessment item. This assessment must completed individually by each student.

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 performance of the selected skill, 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.

AI Statement: The use of Generative AI is not allowed for this assessment item. This assessment must completed individually by each student.

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.