Transfer of skills

Question 1

What is positive transfer

Answer 1

-When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another skill
-e.g. The skill of throwing can be transferred to the arm action of a tennis serve

Question 2

What is negative transfer

Answer 2

-When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another skill
-e.g. A squash player taking up tennis and using too much wrist

Question 3

What is proactive transfer

Answer 3

-When a skill learned previously affects a skill yet to be learned

Question 4

What is Retroactive transfer

Answer 4

-When learning a new skill affects a skill previously learned

Question 5

What is bilateral transfer

Answer 5

-The transfer of learning from one limb to another
-e.g. a footballer who can shoot with the right and left foot with equal power and accuracy is a considerable asset to the team