1. Transfer of Learning
The influence or effect of performing or practising one skill/task on the learning of another skill/task
Example?

2. Types of transfer: - Proactive - Retroactive - Positive - Negative
- Bi-lateral
- Zero
Complete the task sheet to find out which types of transfer these are

3. T of L can be applied to skills with similar information processing requirements

4. Extension Question
Explain, using examples, when the following types of transfer are most likely to occur:
positive transfer
negative transfer
zero transfer.

5. Answers
1. Positive transfer – likely when skills have highly similar actions
2. Appropriate example e.g. tennis serve and volleyball serve, chest pass in basketball or netball
3. Negative transfer – likely when two skills are similar but not identical actions
4. Appropriate example eg playing strokes in badminton and tennis have similar actions but subtle differences (wrist action)
5. Zero transfer – likely when two skills have dissimilar movement patterns
6. Appropriate example of two completely different skills eg golf drive and front crawl

6. Ways of Helping Transfer Occur
Make sure original task is practised and well-learned
Make sure the practise situations are similar
Make the performer aware when transfer between two skills is possible
Give lots of feedback

7. Exam Question
Springboard divers often train using trampolines. Explain how a coach can ensure that practising on a trampoline assists the learning of skills in diving.
(3 marks)

8. Mark Scheme Positive Transfer
Make sure original task is practised and well-learned
Make sure the practise situations are similar
Make the performer aware when transfer between two skills is possible
Helps because it reduces danger/risk/increased safety
Also saves time/allows repeated practise as don’t have to climb to top of board each time