! TRANSFER LEARNING !

Question 1

What is transfer learning?

Answer 1

the influence that one skill has on the learning of another

Question 2

What is bilateral transfer?

Answer 2

transfer of learning from one limb/muscle group to another

Question 3

What is an example of bilateral transfer?

Answer 3

learning to catch with your right then left hand in rounders

Question 4

What is negative transfer?

Answer 4

the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another

Question 5

What Is an example of negative transfer?

Answer 5

going from using cones in hockey to playing a match with real defenders to dribble the ball round

Question 6

What is positive transfer

Answer 6

negative example
going from using cones in hockey to playing a match with real defenders to dribble the ball round
positive transfer
the learning of one skill helps the learning of another

Question 7

What is an example of positive transfer?

Answer 7

an overarm throw helps a tennis serve

Question 8

When can negative transfer occur?

Answer 8

• when a performer misunderstands the movement requirements
• when a familiar stimulus requires a new response
• conflicting skills are taught close together
• practice environment is different to competition environment

Question 9

What is positive transfer dependent on?

Answer 9

how well previously performed skills have been learned

Question 10

How can we minimise negative transfer?

Answer 10

• highlight differences
• make sure skills are thoroughly learned before moving on to a new skill
• avoid teaching similar skills together
• practice similar to competition situation

Question 11

How can we encourage positive transfer?

Answer 11

clear, concise demonstrations

• highlight transferable elements to the learner
• avoid teaching skills that may cause confusion close together
• positive reinforcement

Question 12

What is zero transfer?

Answer 12

When the learning of one skill has no effect on the learning of another e.g. arm movement in swimming and foot placement in a dance routine

Question 13

What is an example of bilateral transfer?

Answer 13

a footballer kicking with his left foot and learning with his right

Question 14

How do you ensure positive transfer

Answer 14

• encouraged by making sure training is realistic
• ensuring the skill is well learnt beforehand
• ## use of reward and reinforcement