transfer of learning

Question 1

what is a positive transfer

Answer 1

learning a skill facilitates the learning of an additional skill e.g. learning to throw over arm helps when learning to serve in volleyball

Question 2

what is a negative transfer

Answer 2

learning a skil inhibits the learning of an additional skill, e.g. learning the forehand drive in tennis hinders the forehand clear in badminton

Question 3

what is a zero transfer

Answer 3

there are no similarities between tasks and therefore no effect on either skill e.g. learning to tackle in rugby has no effect on a backflip in gymnastics

Question 4

what is bilateral transfer

Answer 4

learning and performing the skill on one side of the body is transferred to the opposite side e.g. darts with your left hand then learning with your right hand

Question 5

how can a coach encourage positive transfer

Answer 5

ensure the performer had properly learned the first skill before introducing the new skill, make the practice environment as close to the game as possible, give praise/positive reinforcement, avoid teaching similar but different skills close together e.g. spin in dance or ice skating