Transfer of learning

Question 1

what is transfer of skill

Answer 1

the effect of learning and performance of one skill affects the learning and performance on another

Question 2

describe positive transfer

Answer 2

learning a new skill facilitates the learning of an additional skil
tends to happen when two skills have a similar shape and form

Question 3

describe negative transfer

Answer 3

learning a skill inhibits the learning of an additional skill
this can occur when there is some familiarity in the environment

Question 4

causes of negative transfer

Answer 4

• the first skill hasnt been completely learned yet
• performer misunderstanding the different movement requirements
• a familiar stimulus requiring a new response
• skills appear the same but are not
• conflicting skills are taught too close together
• when the practice environment is different to competition evironment
• poor coaching

Question 5

describe zero transfer

Answer 5

there are no similarities between the tasks, therefore they have no effect on each other

Question 6

describe bilateral transfer

Answer 6

learning and performing a skill on one side of the body is then transferred to the opposite side
from one limb to another

Question 7

ensuring positive transfer

Answer 7

• ensure the performer has overlearned the original skill first
• make the practice environment as close to the game situation as possible
• give praise and positive reinforcement
• avoid teaching skills close together they may appear the same but have a distinct difference.