HLTH2000 Lecture 7: HLTH2000-Lecture 7
7 Nov 2018
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Concept: transfer of learning from one performance situation to another is an integral part of skill learning and performance. Why is transfer of learning important: transfer principle has practical and theoretical significance for, sequencing skills to be learned, developing instructional methods, assessing the effectiveness of practice conditions. Negative transfer: rare &temporary in motor skill learning, occurs when new skill or context involves, similar environmental context features but requires a different movement response (e. g. cricket bowling vs throwing, negative effects can be overcome with practice. Important for the coach to be aware that it could cause discouragement early in practice. Two main reasons: motor control system required to perform in non-preferred manner for the environmental context, mental and cognitive confusion positive-netball and basketball negative- golf and teeball. The positive influence of previous experience performing a skill with one limb on learning or performing the same skill with a different limb (between limb transfer, also known as cross transfer or cross-education).
