Skill Acquisition
Apply skill acquisition principles to develop long-term improvements in participant performance
DIVE INLearn how to adapt, refine and adjust your practice to support skill acquisition
Why do I need to know about skill acquisition?
Skill acquisition occurs with the culmination of movement mechanics, physical literacy, biomechanics, athletic development, psychology and coaching practice.
The development of the skill, and the ability to learn, improve and develop performance, is central to sport and physical activity, playing an indispensable role in every individual's journey in sport, irrespective of the nature of their previous experiences and their goals for the future, in and beyond sport.
To prioritise skill acquisition during your sessions, you need to consider and change the lens you look through in order to adapt, refine and adjust your practice to meet the diverse and changing needs of your individuals.
It's also vital to ensure that they are supported and challenged appropriately.
Below, discover the pillars of this theme to aid your understanding of skill acquisition. You'll also find UK Coaching Club membership details with which you can unlock access to the resources of the Coach Learning Framework.
Nonlinear Development
Discover how to create a holistic, learner-oriented and interleaved experience that provides ongoing developmental changes and challenge
Practice Design For the Individual
Consider how to understand the motivations, goals and competencies of your participants
Modifying and Adapting the Environment
Discover how to adapt your environment to create optimal levels of challenge and support
UK Coaching Club
As a UK Coaching Club Member, you'll be able to dive into the essentials of each theme for free. This includes the insightful 9-theme 'Guides', engaging 'Coaching Conversations', and our 'Kickstarters' designed to get your coaching off to a flying start.
Framework Guide
With this comprehensive guide, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools needed to better understand and apply the principles of movement mechanics, physical literacy, and biomechanics
READ THE GUIDE
Coaching Conversations
Watch coaches share their lived experiences, offering real-life examples and strategies to help you immediately grasp the theme of ‘skill acquisition’ and understand the principles of non-linear development
WATCH THE VIDEOS
Kickstarter
Download activities that invite you to reflect, consider, and try out new approaches to help you adapt, refine and adjust your practice to support skill acquisition in your participants
DOWNLOAD THE ACTIVITIESUK Coaching Club Premium Membership
Coach Learning Framework
Continue your journey through the framework to learn more about the other eight themes and the key attributes of high-quality coaching environments, and how you can demonstrate the skills, qualities and behaviours that will empower the people you coach to achieve their personal goals.