Physical Education A-Level
Positive and negative transfer
What Positive and negative transfer means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Positive and negative transfer
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Positive transfer helps, where performance improves, while negative transfer hinders, where an existing skill pattern interferes with learning a new skill.
Topics that use Positive and negative transfer
- Skill, skill continuums and transfer of skills (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Bilateral transfer
- Classification of skills
- Continuum placement and justification
- Discrete–serial–continuous continuum
- Goal-directed behaviour
- High and low organisation
- Muscle-group size
- Negative transfer
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