Description of the Project

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Project Title: UFCA Stretching Guideline

Duration: February – April 2023

Objective: To educate middle and high school student-athletes at United Faith Christian Academy (UFCA) on the importance of stretching, including proper techniques and timing, to enhance performance and reduce injuries.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Needs Analysis: Identified a high incidence of injuries among UFCA athletes, particularly basketball players, despite significant investment in their development.
• Instructional Design and Development:
  • Employed the ADDIE model to structure the project, encompassing Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation phases.
  • Conducted comprehensive problem, needs, and learner analyses to inform the design process.
  • Developed a detailed design document outlining task and content analyses, setting clear goals and objectives, and creating assessment materials.
  • Utilized a Gantt chart to manage project timelines and milestones.
• Content Creation:
  • Designed and developed a dedicated website to serve as a self-paced learning platform for student-athletes.
  • Created instructional videos using Canva, incorporating AI-generated voice narration to guide learners through stretching routines.
  • Developed infographics and images to visually reinforce key concepts and techniques.
  • Integrated interactive assessments using Wordwall to engage learners and evaluate understanding.
  • Leveraged ChatGPT to assist in generating content ideas and refining instructional materials, ensuring clarity and engagement.

Outcomes:

• The initiative received positive feedback from both students and coaches, indicating an increased awareness of proper stretching techniques and their benefits.
• The project demonstrated the effective application of instructional design principles in a sports education context, leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes.