Skill in Sport

First published in 1963, this book was aimed at students and teachers of Physical Education, to coaches interested in the more theoretical aspects of their work, and individuals who wished to find out the best ways to acquire skill in any particular game or sport. Psychologists may have found many of the examples and discussion of interest.

Preface. 1. Skill Defined 2. Curves of Learning 3. Factors Affecting the Acquisition of Skill 4. Factors Affecting the Acquisition of Skill (Continued) 5. Factors Which Vary with the Learner 6. Retention, Transfer of Training and Motivation 7. Mechanisms Involved in Skill 8. Theories of Learning 9. Criteria of Skill 10. The Place of Skill Training in Physical Education. References. Name Index. Subject Index.