Transfer Of Skills Flashcards
What is positive transfer?
Learning of one skill helps the learning of another
Give an example of positive transfer of skill
A tennis player’s knowledge of a serve will help them learn an overall serve in volleyball
What is negative transfer?
Learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
Give an example of negative transfer of skill
A squash player who takes up tennis may find it difficult to learn to not use their wrist during shots
What is bilateral transfer?
Learning of one skill is passed across the body, from one limb to another
Give an example of bilateral transfer of skill
A footballer learning to pass with their left foot when they have previously learned this skill with their right foot
What is zero transfer?
Learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another
Give an example of zero transfer of skill
Bowling in cricket and skipping
