Skill Acquisition in Action

Skill Acquisition in Action is a compilation of chapters from the experts who have used Skill Acquisition to enhance the performance of the people they work and collaborate with in a shared pursuit of excellence. Skill Acquisition has experienced exponential growth and impact in global sport and other domains over the last two decades. Coaches, coach educationrs, coach developers, athletes, practitioners, mentors, administrators, and academics are exploring how Skill Acquisition can enhance what they do.

Through the lens of practical experience and examples, this new text examines key principle of how Skill Acquisition is applied and how lessons can be learned from across domains through the evidence-based insights from some of the world’s leading practitioners in their respective fields of expertise.

Skill Acquisition in Action is an essential, accessible companion for motivated individuals and those whose work is geared towards improving the lives of others and is key reading for coaches, researchers, policy makers and students in the areas of Skill Acquisition, Coaching Science, Performance Analysis and all related disciplines.