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.
Biography
Barbara Knapp
Reviews for the original edition:
‘Miss Knapp has not addressed herself specifically to potential world champions in the various realms of sport and their coaches, and she has succeeded in persuading even the “rabbit” that ways and means can be found of acquiring skill.’ – British Journal of Psychology
‘A first-rate treatment of an intriguing topic. Every reader, whatever his or her particular interest in skill attainment may be, will find much material which is of real value as well as general interest in these well-written pages. The specialist student and teacher of physical education would be well advised to give this book at least one reading and may find further reference very rewarding.’ – J. G. Garstang, Teacher
