PE- Transfer (ELIAS)

Question 1

What is positive transfer, and give an example?

Answer 1

A skill that helps you learn another skill, e.g. A tennis throw can help a javelin throw

Question 2

What is negative transfer, and give an example?

Answer 2

A skill that prevents the ability to learn another skill, e.g. A cricket shot can’t be helped to do a golf swing

Question 3

What is an advantage of positive transfer?

Answer 3

Motor programmes are similar and subroutines

Question 4

How can we encourage positive transfer?

Answer 4

Identify similar sub routines

Question 5

What is a disadvantage of negative transfer?

Answer 5

Sub-routines can be confused

Question 6

How can bad aspects of negative transfer be prevented?

Answer 6

Make sure you identify different sub routines

Question 7

What is proactive transfer, and give an example?

Answer 7

When a previously learnt skill affects the learning of a current skill, e.g. Tennis can affect badminton

Question 8

What is retroactive transfer, and give an example?

Answer 8

When a skill you’re currently learning affects performance of a previous skill, e.g. Badminton can affect tennis

Question 9

What is bilateral transfer, and give an example?

Answer 9

The ability to perform a skill on your dominant and undominant side of your body e.g. Can take a penalty kick with both your right and left foot