One important challenge ahead for sport pedagogy researchers is to consider afresh challenging questions about learning. Learning in the fields of sport, physical activity and physical education is a particularly complex business, since most existing theories of learning are defined cognitively. Learning in sport is, however (to a large extent) practical and embodied, and it is not just an individual affair but is closely linked to the wider cultural contexts of sport and related areas such as health. This paper will critically review notions of learning process, direction and content as key concerns for sport pedagogy researchers.