Transfer Of Skills Flashcards
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What is positive transfer
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- positive transfer is the learning or performance of one skill helping the learning and performance of another
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How does positive transfer occur and how can a coach aid positive transfer
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- positive transfer occurs when 2 skills in question are similar in a way
- coaches can make sure individual understands that differences between the 2 skills
- make sure that the basics of the first skill are well learned so the second skill is learned much easier
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What is negative transfer
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- negative transfer is when the learning of one skill hinder the performance of another skill
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How does negative transfer occur, how can it be avoided
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- it occurs when a stimulus common in both skills requires a different response
- negative transfer can be avoided by making sure the individual knows the differences
- making sure practice sessions are similar to matches to ensure of a more generalised motor programme
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What is bilateral transfer
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- bilateral transfer is the transfer of learning from one side of the body to the other
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Describe how lateral transfer takes place
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- it refers to the capacity of a performer who is dominantly right sided to perform a skill with their left side
- takes place by the cognitive aspects understanding that it is the same technique both sides
- transfer of the motor programme, the pattern of movement learned by one limb is used subconsciously by the other limb
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What is proactive transfer
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- when a skill learned previously affects a skill yet to be learned
8
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What is retroactive transfer
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- when the learning of a new skill affects a skill learned previously
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How do you optimise positive transfer and limit negative
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- allow positive transfer by by offering variable practices which imitate game situations
- make performers aware of the transferable elements
- give clear and concise demos
- performer must learn a wide range of fundamental motor skills
