ABSTRACT
In recent years, a growing amount of research has been completed, particularly within physical education, in relation to the structuring of training and teaching practice to aid student learning. This has led to the development of skill acquisition models that provide frameworks for coaches and educators that encourage learning through the use of games designed to improve understanding. The proposal that both the theory and practice of motor skill acquisition are dependent on an inter-disciplinary approach was first made by Newell and Rovegno in 1990, thus promoting an ecological approach to the learners’ action and their perception. This chapter sets out to identify existing theory behind the skill acquisition process, evaluating its relevance to the developing judoka before considering any practical implications.
