Boer, J.J. de (2014) Does Differential Learning Yield Transfer Effects in Tennis? thesis, Sport Sciences.
Full text available on request.Abstract
Differential learning is a new training method that opposes the repetitive character of traditional learning, by providing various movement executions without any repetition or feedback from a trainer. The execution of various unique movements would induce a self-organizing process, exploring and finding the individual’s optimal movement solution by means of altering one’s movement coordination as a whole. Previous research showed promising results, especially in retention tests. However, it is unknown whether differential learning leads to transfer effects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the boundaries of differential learning and examine if and to what extent differential learning yields transfer effects. Thirty-four participants followed an intervention on the service in tennis over a period of four weeks once a week for fifteen minutes, either by traditional or differential methods. In order to examine transfer effects, both the service and forehand were tested by a pre-,post,- and retention test design. Results showed no transfer effects for both the traditional and differential group. It seems the intervention was not intense enough to enforce transfer effects, but the ideas behind the hypothesis should not be dismissed at once. Further research should design an easy implementable, intense enough training program, to examine transfer effects. KEYWORDS: Differential learning, traditional learning, tennis, transfer effects
| Item Type: | Thesis (UNSPECIFIED) |
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| Supervisor name: | Withagen, dr. R.G. and Poel, dr. H.J. de |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Mar 2022 09:20 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2022 08:02 |
| URI: | https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3004 |
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