transfer of learning Flashcards
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when does positive transfer occur?
when learning one task is enhanced by learning another task
what’s an example of positive transfer?
learning a golf stroke may be enhanced by virtue of the player being a good cricketer
when does negative transfer occur?
in the initial stages of learning, but in this case the learning of one skill is hindered by the learning and performance of another
what’s an example of negative transfer?
the different size balls in softball vs rounders
what is proactive transfer?
when a skill learned previously effects a skill yet to be learnt
what’s an example of proactive transfer?
learning a skill via tennis then playing rounders for the 1st time and being able to hit the ball with the bat
what’s retroactive transfer?
learning a new skill affects a skill learnt previously
what is bilateral transfer?
skill is transferred from limb to limb across the body
what’s an example of bilateral transfer?
a right footed player taking a left footed shot
how may a coach help with positive transfer in sport?
offer a realistic approach to training and practice
maintain similar environmental conditions in situations
ensure practice replicates the performance environment
how to limit the effect of negative transfer?
negative transfer is rare and mostly temporary
