1. Learning theory Transfer of Learning
‘Almost all learning is based on the concept of transfer’ Singer
This theory relates to the skills from one task relating to performance in another task…..such as ? Even when the sports are different some similarities occur………
Transfer is defined as the gain or loss in in the capability to perform one task as a result of practicing another task
Transfer of learning between two tasks increases when the similarity between them increases e.g.

2. Learning theory Transfer of Learning
Fundamental movement patterns
Give an example of one….overarm pattern
Sports that use this pattern include:
Baseball
Tennis serve
Cricket
Volleyball spike
Basketball Hookshot
All involve forceful overarm movements with ballistic actions

3. Learning theory Transfer of Learning
Coaching Implications;
Training sessions must be relevant to real sports situations
Performers must be exposed to as many transferable elements in training
Identify similarities between skills e.g. baseball throw – cricket fielding
Emphasise transfer to future skills –doing this will help you to…..

4. Learning theory Transfer of Learning
Perceptual elements
Common features such as ball or racquet games
Ball flight is common no mater what the game spin, distance, and angle of flight are the same
For example skilled knowledge in one ball game
will provide positive transfer to other situations

5. Learning theory Transfer of Learning recap
Some transfer is Proactive if it influences a skill yet to be learned
If a skill influences one that you already know then it is called .. Retroactive transfer.
Where a skill enhances the performance in another then it is Positive
Negative transfer needs elimination as it leads to the formation of poor habits.
Bilateral transfer is the encouragement of limb to limb transfer e.g. right to left foot