Factors Affecting Skill Development

Characteristics of the Learner People differ from one to another in many ways eg height, weight, speed, age etc. generally it is stated that motor skills are initially dependent on the physical fitness of the person. Because most sports have high fitness and physical demands, in strength, endurance and flexibility so people who have high fitness levels can usually adopt a skill with ease, but people with low fitness and physical levels tend to take …

…See diagram 1.1) The basis of an effective training program is a system which: - Identifies needs. - Applies the principles of training. - Evaluates what needs to be done. Application of Training Principles Training results in physiological changes that will eventually enhance fitness and sporting performance. For improvement to occur as a result of any training program, two important principles must be applied. These are: - The Principle of Specificity - The Principle of Overload