Feedback

Question 1

what is positive feedback?

Answer 1

information about a successful outcome

Question 2

what is a practical example of positive feedback?

Answer 2

the coach saying “well done, excellent shot on target”

Question 3

when is positive feedback used?
(6 points)

Answer 3

cognitive learners
reinforce correct actions
motivate the performer
improve confidence
encourage repetition
strengthen the S-R bond

Question 4

what are the disadvantages of positive feedback?
(4 points)

Answer 4

loses value
can strengthen unsuccessful S-R bond
ineffective if unspecific
drive reduction if goals are too easy

Question 5

what is negative feedback?

Answer 5

information about an unsuccessful outcome or performance

Question 6

what is a practical example of negative feedback?

Answer 6

the coach saying “that’s a terrible shot, poor effort on goal”

Question 7

when is negative feedback used?
(3 points)

Answer 7

autonomous learners
inform a performer they need to correct an action
prevent bad habits developing

Question 8

what are advantages of negative feedback?
(3 points)

Answer 8

clearly indicates the incorrect parts of the skill
beneficial when linked to knowledge of performance to refine skills
motivate autonomous learners

Question 9

what are disadvantages of negative feedback?

Answer 9

can de-motivate cognitive learners
reduce confidence
if inaccurate detrimentally effects performance

Question 10

what is intrinsic feedback?

Answer 10

sensory information/kinaesthetic awareness about the physical feel of the movement being performed

Question 11

what is a practical example of intrinsic feedback?

Answer 11

the kinaesthetic feeling of being balanced when skiing

Question 12

who uses intrinsic feedback?

Answer 12

autonomous learners

Question 13

what are the advantages of intrinsic feedback?
(6 points)

Answer 13

movements can be corrected and interpreted instantly
self-reliance
movements can be altered during performance
quick
performer has time to think about tactis
makes the performance fluent and well-timed

Question 14

what are disadvantages of intrinsic feedback?
(4 points)

Answer 14

cognitive learners cannot use it
can take a long time to learn correctly
might not be correct leading to errors during performance
must be linked with extrinsic feedback

Question 15

what is extrinsic feedback?

Answer 15

feedback from an external source (seeing or hearing yourself)

Question 16

what is a practical example of extrinsic feedback?

Answer 16

the coach saying “excellent shot on target, well done”

Question 17

who uses extrinsic feedback?

Answer 17

cognitive learners
associative learners

Question 18

what are advantages of extrinsic feedback?
(4 points)

Answer 18

coach can observe and give feedback
helps with motivation if given certain points to work on
performance improves quicker
helps develop intrinsic feedback

Question 19

what are disadvantages of intrinsic feedback?
(4 points)

Answer 19

feedback may be inaccurate resulting in incorrect performance
reduce motivation
performer becomes over reliant and doesnt develop kinaesthetic awareness
performer could become overloaded

Question 20

what is knowledge of results?

Answer 20

information about the outcome of the movement and is intrinsic

Question 21

what is a practical example of knowledge of results?

Answer 21

the time you ran the 100m

Question 22

who uses knowledge of results?

Answer 22

cognitive learners
autonomous learners

Question 23

what are the advantages of knowledge of results?
(6 points)

Answer 23

allows you to know if you were successful or not
increase motivation
increase confidence
strengthen S-R bond
effective when linked to KOP to develop skills
measurable

Question 24

what are the disadvantages of knowledge of results?
(6 points)

Answer 24

can demotivate if unsuccessful
lowers confidence if focusing more on result than performance
may strengthen the incorrect S-R bond
only used after performance
isnt effective when success is measured on technique
can be too statistic based

Question 25

what is knowledge of performance?

Answer 25

information about the technique of a movement

Question 26

what is a practical example of knowledge of performance?

Answer 26

knowing you were leaning too far back when shooting

Question 27

what are the advantages of knowledge of performance?
(8 points)

Answer 27

allows the coach to focus on positive aspects when result is unsuccessful
can tell cognitive and associative learners where to improve
help autonomous learners refine skills
increase motivation
increase confidence
errors can be corrected quickly
effective when skills require good technique
helps develop kinaesthetic awareness