Transcript Phase 3 Exemplar: “Fosbury Flop”

Lesson 9
PHASE 3 EXEMPLAR:
“FOSBURY FLOP”
Quote of the day...
“It is impossible for a man to learn what he
thinks he already knows.”
 Epictetus
Joke of the week...
It was an emotional wedding.
Even the cake was in tiers...
Did you hear about the guy whose whole left
side was cut off?
He's all right now.
Objectives of Today’s Lesson
1. Complete a Biomechanical Analysis of a new
skill using the foundational concepts learned
earlier this week
2. Critically assess how the 3 Biomechanical
Principles allow expert athletes to maximize
their potential
3. Discuss how this knowledge can be applied
to real world settings
4. Prepare you to begin working on Phase 3
CASE STUDY: Fosbury Flop
 VISA Commercial
 Fosbury Flip History
Biomechanical Innovation
 Prior to the 1960s, high jumpers attempted to
clear the bar by running towards it
 Then Dick Fosbury began experimenting with
a different technique that saw him clearing
the bar head first while flying through the air
on his back
 This innovation helped him win the gold
medal at the 1968 Olympic games in Mexico
City, and set a new world record in the sport.
Western Roll vs. Fosbury
Flop
Primary objective of the High Jump:
 For the athlete to jump as high as possible in
an attempt to clear a horizontal bar at
increasing heights
 Comparing two different jumping techniques as
opposed to beginner vs. expert
Discussion
 In a T-Chart, outline the similarities and
differences between the two techniques.
 Classify characteristics of the Fosbury Flop:
 Peak Velocity or Maximum Force
 What role does stability play in the skill?
Technique Comparison
Fosbury Flop
Fosbury Flop 2
Western Roll
Mixed Competition
(Phase 1)
Phase 3: Summative Project
Exemplar
 Phase 3A:
 ``Key Differences`` Summary Chart
 Phase 3B:
 Outline the 3 Principles of Biomechanical Analysis
 Select the 2 principles that apply to you skill.
 Discuss HOW and WHY these principles enhance the
performance outcome of the skill
 Phase 3C:
 Discuss how this knowledge can be applied and utilized in
real life settings
Phase 3A: Key Differences
Stage
Backswing
Critical Instant
Follow
Through
Feature
Principle
Phase 3B:
1. How is stability utilized in this sport?
2. How is peak velocity generated and utilized?

Refer to notes and p. 228 in your text
Phase 3C: Application
1. Would the sport of high jump have evolved
without the invention of high-tech landing
mats?
1. What if the rules of high jump required the
athlete to land on their feet after the jump?

Using your knowledge of biomechanical
principles, design a jumping technique or
strategy that you feel would be effective.
Homework
 Work on Phase 2 + 3
 Work period upcoming
 Last opportunity for formative feedback