Effects of Whole vs Part Method of Training on Transfer of Learning

Abstract

Volunteer subjects participated in a study to determine the effect of whole vs part method of training to fall in judo on transfer of learning with regard to general judo skill, knowledge, falling, and contest ability. Two groups (60 subjects per group) were established. Group 1 was taught falling through the part method of training while Group 2 was taught falling through the whole method of training. A multivariate analysis with a nested design indicated significant transfer for Group 1 (pan method of training) with regard to falling and significant transfer for Group 2 (whole method of training) with regard to contest ability. The results supported the literature in that a variety of factors determine whether the whole or part method is superior in producing transfer effects. It was generally concluded that the part method would be more appropriate for the general physical education teacher, while the. whole method would be more appropriate for the judo coach.