LAMPON - Transfer Of Learning

Question 1

What are the 6 different forms of transfer?

Answer 1

Positive transfer

Negative transfer

Bilateral transfer

Pro active transfer

Retroactive transfer

Zero transfer

Question 2

What is negative transfer?

Answer 2

Previously learnt skills hindering the development of new ones

Question 3

What is positive transfer?

Answer 3

Previously learnt skills help development of new skills

Question 4

What is bilateral transfer?

Answer 4

The transfer of learning from one limb to another, rather than from skill to skill

( switching from orthodox to southpaw )

( kicking with your weak foot in football )

Question 5

What is proactive transfer?

Answer 5

When a skill being learnt has an effect on future tasks.

E.g throwing and catching practice will aid a basketball we in a future game

Question 6

What is retroactive transfer?

Answer 6

When a skill being learnt has an effect on previously learnt skills

Question 7

What is zero transfer?

Answer 7

When the task has no effect on the performance of another task.

Question 8

What can coaches do to maximise the opportunity of transfer of learning?

Answer 8

Identify elements which may hinder learning

Planned progression

Make practice sessions realistic

Eliminate bad habits

Performer is well motivated

Question 9

What is transfers of learning?

Answer 9

Refers to the influence that a previously practiced task will have on the learning of a completely new one