Transfer of learning

• what is the definition of transfer of learning ?

  it explains that learning and performance of one skill can be affected by the performance and learning of another
• what is a positive transfer ?


  When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another
• example of a positive transfer

  tennis serve to volleyball serve
• what is a negative transfer ?

  When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
• example of a negative transfer

  tennis smash to badminton smash
• what is a bilateral transfer ?

  transfer of learning from one limb to another
• example of a bilateral transfer

  passing with right foot has bilateral transfer to passing with left foot
• what is a proactive transfer ?

  the influence of one skill on a skill yet to be learned
• example of proactive transfer

  Hand eye coordination in tennis helps with hand eye coordination in cricket
• what is a retroactive transfer ?

  when learning a new skill affects a skill learned previously
• example of retroactive transfer

  learning a tennis serve may work to develop an over arm cricket throw you've already developed to some extent
• how to optimise a positive transfer ?

  -offer a realistic approach to training and practice

  -maintain similar environment conditions in both situations

  -ensure practice environment replicates the performance environment

  -practice should simulate the stimuli and cues which occur in preformance

  -knowledge of skill principle will enhance the learning + preformance
• how to limit negative transfer ?

  -give / get feedback as performance is new