Transfer of skill Flashcards
How many types of transfer of skills are there?
6
What are the 6 types of transfer of skill?
Positive Negative Zero Bilateral Proactive Retroactive
Key aspects of positive?
Usually occurs in similar skills
Enhances second skill
Coaches can aid this transfer by highlighting the similarities between skills
Key aspects of negative?
Makes 2nd skill harder to learn
Occurs when stimulus requires a different response
Avoided by player being aware of the differences
Key aspects of proactive?
A learnt skill in the past affects a currently learnt skill
Key aspects of zero transfer?
No transferable elements
Key aspects of retroactive?
Learning a new skill affects a previously learnt skill
Key aspects of bilateral?
Learning of one skill is transferred from one limb to another
Example of positive?
Volleyball to tennis serve
Example of negative?
Squash to tennis (wrist action)
Example of bilateral?
Footballer left to right
Example of zero?
Rugby to cricket bowling
Skipping to weight training
