Transfer of skills & Skill Continuum - paper 1

Question 1

what is positive transfer?

Answer 1

when learning in one task is enhanced by learning in another task

Question 2

what is negative transfer?

Answer 2

when learning a new task is interfered by the knowledge of a similar activity

Question 3

what is bilateral transfer?

Answer 3

takes place from one limb to another

e.g. a football player learns to kick a ball with the non preferred foot, the actions are learnt through reference by the brain to preferred foot

Question 4

what is zero transfer?

Answer 4

when there is no transfer at all between skills

Question 5

example of an open to closed skill continuum:

Answer 5

OPEN
- ruby tackle
- netball shot
- volleyball spike
- tennis serve
- archery shot
- snooker break
CLOSED

Question 6

sporting example of positive skill transfer

Answer 6

tennis player learning to play golf

Question 7

sporting example of negative skill transfer

Answer 7

tennis player learning to play golf

Question 8

sporting example of zero skill transfer

Answer 8

a cyclist learning to swim

Question 9

sporting example of bilateral transfer

Answer 9

right footed footballer learning to use their left foot