feedback

Question 1

what are the 6 types of feedback?

Answer 1

intrinsic, extrinsic, knowledge of performance, knowledge of results, positive, negative

Question 2

define: intrinsic feedback

Answer 2

information comes from within the performer

Question 3

give a practical example of intrinsic feedback

Answer 3

e.g. a football player feeling like the ball is going to go into the goal

Question 4

define: extrinsic feedback

Answer 4

feedback that comes from an external source

Question 5

give a practical example of extrinsic feedback

Answer 5

e.g. a coach telling the performer they hit the ball correctly

Question 6

define: knowledge of performance

Answer 6

information about how well the movement was executed

Question 7

give a practical example of knowledge of performance

Answer 7

e.g. a coach telling the tennis player that they performed the serve well

Question 8

define: knowledge of results

Answer 8

information about the outcome

Question 9

give a practical example of knowledge of results

Answer 9

e.g. scoring a goal in football

Question 10

define: positive feedback

Answer 10

gives information about a successful outcome

Question 11

give a practical example of positive feedback

Answer 11

e.g. praising a successful layup in basketball

Question 12

define: negative feedback

Answer 12

information about an unsuccessful outcome

Question 13

give a practical example of negative feedback

Answer 13

e.g. a coach criticising a netball player for making a poor pass

Question 14

what are advantages of intrinsic feedback?

Answer 14

• readily available
• movements can be corrected immediately
• dont need to rely on others

Question 15

what are disadvantages of intrinsic feedback?

Answer 15

• not useful for beginners as they dont know the true kinaesthetic feel
• might not be accurate which will lead to errors in performance

Question 16

what are advantages of extrinsic feedback?

Answer 16

• is motivating as the performer is getting attention from the coach
• useful for beginners
• coach has time to think before giving feedback

Question 17

what are disadvantages of extrinsic feedback?

Answer 17

• it can demotivate the performer
• feedback might not be accurate
• performer may become dependant on this type of feedback

Question 18

what are advantages of knowledge of performance?

Answer 18

• can help to improve movement
• can increase motivation/confidence
• allows the coach to focus on positive aspects

Question 19

what are disadvantages of knowledge of performance?

Answer 19

• can take a long time to develop kinaesthesis
• some performers might only want to know the outcome

Question 20

what are advantages of knowledge of results

Answer 20

• important for all phases of learning
• the performer needs to know if they were successful in order to learn
• can increase confidence

Question 21

what are disadvantages of knowledge of results?

Answer 21

• can demotivate the performer
• can only be used once the performance has been completed

Question 22

what are advantages of positive feedback?

Answer 22

• strengthens S-R bonds
• helps builds confidence
• effective for beginners

Question 23

what are disadvantages of positive feedback?

Answer 23

• if overused it can lead to ignoring feedback
• ineffective if unspecific

Question 24

what are advantages of negative feeddback?

Answer 24

• it motivates some performers
• prevents drive reduction
• provides clear areas for the performer to improve on

Question 25

what are disadvantages of negative feedback?

Answer 25

• can cause the performer to give up
• can lower self confidence
• inappropriate for beginners