Transfer of Skills Flashcards
What is positive transfer?
When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another
What is an example of positive transfer?
A netball chest pass helps the learning of a basketball chest pass
What is negative transfer?
When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
What is an example of negative transfer?
A tennis forehand requires a firm wrist whereas a badminton forehand requires a flexible wrist
What is retroactive transfer?
When the learning of a new skill effects a previously learned skill
What is an example of a retroactive skill?
Tennis player doing badminton
What is proactive transfer?
When skills already learned effect the learning of new skills
What is an example of proactive transfer?
Throwing a ball will help with an overarm volley ball serve
What is bilateral transfer?
Transferring a skill from one side of the body to the other
What is an example of bilateral transfer?
Cartwheel on the left instead of the right
What makes negative transfer likely to occur?
If the performer misunderstands the movement required
If similar but conflicting skills are taught close together
If the practice environment is different to the competition environment
