This topic will develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the role of skill acquisition in performance of physical activities and sports. It aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles required in order to optimise the learning of new, and the development of existing, skills. Learners will develop an understanding of the importance of being able to classify skills in order to select the most suitable approach to the learning of motor skills. This topic looks at the underlying factors required for effective and efficient performance. Learners will also gain a detailed understanding of the impact of the environment and conditions in which new skills are learned on the success of acquiring these motor skills. Knowledge and understanding will also be developed in the different approaches and theories to teaching new skills as well as the guidance and feedback used to support this. Focus will also be placed on enhancing existing skills and the opportunities to transfer between the two. Through application of knowledge gained from this topic, learners will be able to develop their skills in other sporting roles such as coach or leader, as well as directly relating it to their own performance.