Open AccessSkill transfer through multi-sport play: A tennis and hockey example
Author(s) -
E. Paul Roetert,
Ola Malmqvist,
Karl Davies,
Richard Way
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
itf coaching and sport science review/coaching and sport science review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1812-2310
pISSN - 1812-2302
DOI - 10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i85.180
Subject(s) - ice hockey , psychology , literacy , computer science , pedagogy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine
The concept of “skill transfer” is introduced with the sports of ice hockey and tennis as examples. Skill transfer is addressed with a backdrop and understanding that it is based on existing concepts that have been researched significantly over the past few decades. They include Physical Literacy, Early Sport Specialization and Long-Term Athlete Development. Specific commonalities and skill benefits are highlighted. This inclusive, unified approach may serve as a catalyst to a better understanding of the benefits of skill transfer as well as the benefits of learning physical activities through two sport examples on multiple surfaces.