Types Of Transfer

Question 1

Positive transfer

Answer 1

Where the learning and performance of one skill helps the learning and performance of another

Question 2

Negative transfer

Answer 2

Where the learning and performance of one skill hinders the learning and performance of another

Question 3

Proactive transfer

Answer 3

When a skill learned previously or now, will affect a skilled learned in the future

Question 4

Retroactive transfer

Answer 4

When learning a new skill affects a skill learned previously

Question 5

Bilateral transfer

Answer 5

The transfer of learning from limb to limb

Question 6

Ways to optimise positive transfer

Answer 6

Make learner aware of transferable subroutines or elements

Clear demonstration

Diverse experiences

Question 7

Limit negative transfer

Answer 7

Conflicting skills must not follow in a teaching programme

Learners attention must be drawn away from movements that cause negative transfer

Try and optimise positive transfer

Making the practice session similar to a match situation to make a more generalised motor programme