The ultimate goal of any aspiring athlete is to execute skills with form and efficiency. This programme provides a detailed theoretical understanding of how skills are developed and honed to an elite level. We learn the difference between skills and abilities, explore types of skills, step through the three stages of skill acquisition, and discuss how everyone learns at a different rate. We also discuss internal and external factors that affect performance and learn useful techniques to evaluate performance. All of this theory is underpinned throughout the programme by real-life examples and expert advice from head coach Gary Wagner and sports psychologist Shayne Hanks.