The Concept of Specificity in Learning and Skill Acquisition

This chapter explores the concept of specificity in learning and how it relates to training and performance. It discusses different theories related to skill acquisition and transfer of training, such as the common elements theory, the instant theory of Logan, and Luke Partot's work on the specificity of practice. The chapter also challenges the idea that practicing a sport can only be beneficial if it closely resembles the actual game, and proposes the ecological approach to learning.