Transfer of learning and Practice

Question 1

Positive transfer

Answer 1

learning one skill can help learn another similar skill

Question 2

Negative transfer

Answer 2

learning one skill does not help learning another skill

Question 3

Zero transfer

Answer 3

there are no similarities between two skills and have no effect on one another

Question 4

Bilateral transfer

Answer 4

learning a skill on one side of the body and being able to complete skill on the other

Question 5

Whole, Progressive part, Whole part whole

Answer 5

whole- practice skill as a whole
Progressive part- breaking down skill into a series of parts and chaining together
whole part whole- try the skill, then break down, then try skill again

Question 6

Types of training

Answer 6

Massed- performers work continuously
Distributed- allow performer to rest between skills
Variable- changing practice of a skill so it can be adapted for a variety of situations
Mental- practicing skill with no movement (mental picture)