
Transfer of Learning (Schema Theory, Near/Far Transfer & Applied Exam Practice)
A Level PE – Skill Acquisition (OCR)
Complete Lesson + Matching Student Notes
This advanced lesson deepens students’ understanding of transfer by introducing Schmidt’s Schema Theory, Intertask vs Intratask Transfer, and Near vs Far Transfer. Learners explore how movement patterns are stored, adapted and transferred across sporting situations, before applying this knowledge to real coaching contexts and exam-style questions.
A full set of student notes is included that matches the PowerPoint exactly, supporting high-quality revision and independent learning.
What’s Included
Full PowerPoint Lesson (editable)
Student Notes Workbook (Word document)
Clear explanation of Schema Theory
Intertask vs Intratask Transfer
Near vs Far Transfer
Paired categorisation task
Coaching principles for promoting positive transfer
Two exam-style questions (2 & 5 marks) with structure prompts
Retrieval plenary
Clean, professional, copyright-safe visuals
Learning Objectives
Students will:
✔ Understand Schema Theory and its link to transfer
✔ Distinguish between intertask, intratask, near and far transfer
✔ Apply transfer principles to coaching situations
✔ Analyse examples using correct terminology
✔ Develop extended writing for 2- and 5-mark exam questions
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Makes complex theory simple and accessible
Perfectly aligned with OCR Skill Acquisition specification
Student notes mirror slides exactly for revision and SEN access
Strong exam focus with clear writing structures
Ideal for classroom teaching, homework or flipped learning
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