What is SkillACQ's education based on?

SkillACQ's education is based on best evidence from skill acquisition science as well as from over 15 years of applied practice. You can find some of the evidence that underpins our ways of working in the evidence section of the website.

Who does SkillACQ work with?

SkillACQ partners with a diverse range of collaborators, including coaches, teams, athlete parents, educators, and sporting organisations. From grassroots initiatives to elite programs, we work across all levels to drive impactful results. Unless we received explicit permission to do so, we don't disclose who we work with by name, because we value the confidential nature of the work we do.

Which learning pathways can you explore with SkillACQ?

SkillACQ offers two learning pathways: Equip — Start strong with foundational tools to maximize your learning. Build — Master the basics of skill acquisition and practice design. Together, these pathways provide coaches with the ability to critically reflect on skill acquisition science, to understand how they can use it to strengthen their own pedagogy.

What is Skill Acquisition Science?

Skill Acquisition Science explores how individuals and teams acquire, learn, and develop motor skills. It combines insights from sports psychology, motor learning, and coaching science.

What makes SkillACQ unique?

SkillACQ is an Australian leader in skill acquisition science, helping coaches, teams, and organisations turn cutting-edge research into real-world results. Our work is deeply embedded in over a decade of academic AND practical experience allowing us to empower you to apply best practices and elevate sports performance.

Equip: Free Education

The 'Equip' Pathway is your free "orientation" to the world of evidence-based coaching. This pathway is developed to give you foundational "how-to-think" tools. It's designed to give you the mental framework and confidence to get the most out of your education.

Included topics:

The Equip pathway provides the essential "how-to-think" tools for the modern coach.

Course 1: Spotting INcredible Research: This is your "BS detector." Many coaches are new to reading scientific papers. This course gives you the power to know which sources you can trust, so you can confidently build your practice on a solid foundation.
Coming Soon: We are developing more free courses for this pathway, some of which include a short course on The value of Theory and Introduction to Skill Acquisition Science.

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Who is it for?

Anyone who is learning-curious but does not know where to start, or who wants to develop a foundational understanding first, so they can get the most out of further education later.

How is it delivered?

Online (free, self‑paced) courses designed with the adult learner in mind

Prerequisites

None.

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Pathway Outcomes

Geting You Ready for 'Build': This free pathway is designed to give you the mental tools and confidence to get the most value from our paid 'Build' courses.
Learn How to Learn (If You're New): If you're new to evidence-based education, we'll show you how to navigate it. You'll learn to spot good information from bad, so you're not easily fooled by pseudoscience.
Build Your Confidence: Feel confident that you're ready to tackle advanced concepts. This pathway removes the guesswork and intimidation from sports science.
Filter the Noise: Gain a "BS detector" to tell the difference between credible research and popular fads.

Features

100% Free, Forever: Open access to all courses within this pathway, available to anyone, anywhere.
The Recommended First Step: We strongly suggest completing these courses before starting the 'Build' Pathway. It's like learning to read a map before you start the journey.
Online & Self-Paced: Learn on your own schedule from any device.
Foundational "How-to-Think" Topics: These courses are ancillary to our main curriculum, designed to "equip" you with the base-level knowledge to succeed.

Duration

≈ 2-3 hours

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How it Works

Enroll for Free: Get instant, lifetime access.
Build Your Foundation: Complete these "how-to-think" courses at your own pace.
Unlock Your Learning: Once you're 'Equipped,' you'll be perfectly prepared to understand, digest, and apply the more advanced concepts in the 'Build' Pathway.

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