Feedback Flashcards
What is Feedback?
Information that a performer receives. I can be recieved befor, during or after a performance. It can come for withnin (intrinsic), form others (extrinsic) from resulst/scores(extrinsic)
What are the different types of feedback?
Positive/negative.Knowledge of Results/Knowledge of PerformanceExtrinsic/Intrinsic
Define Positive feedback and why is it important?
Used to inform the athlete what was correct about the movement. Given extrinsically from a coach, fellow performer. Important as a reference point for future attempts. Essential in motivating athletes.
Define Negative Feedback and why is it important?
Used to inform the athlete of what was incorrect about their movement. important because negative feedback must include information on the action required by the performer to achieve the correct movement.
Why should negative Feedback not be used too often with beginners?
It can demotivate them, cause them to stop playing, not persevere.
Define Knowledge of Results (KR)
Feedback about the outcome
Give some example of Knowledge of Results
Whether or not you scored from a free throw in basketball.What score you recorded in golfWhether your shot in football went in the gaol or notHow quickly you ran 100m
Define Knowledge of Performance
Feedback about the quality of performance. eg technique, specific aspect of movement you produced regardless of outcome.
GIve some examples of Knowledge of Performance
The technique used when performing a free throw - excellent elbow extensionYour swing was excellent in that golf shot - great balance.Excellent power through the laces when shooting at goal in football.Quick out of the blocks in 100m with high knee lift.
Define Extrinsic feedback
Feedback from an external source (important for beginners)
Give 4 examples of where extrinsic feedback can come from.
Coach/TeacherSpectatorsFellow performerScore ( 10 in ice skating)
Define Intrinsic Feedback
Feedback from within (Kinaesthetic feel)eg how something feels, information from senses or muscles.
Give 3 examples of intrinsic feedback.
An elite golfer will know from the ‘feel’ of their swing if it was a good shot.An elite hockey player will know form the ‘feel’ of their shot at goal if they have struck it well or not.An elite tennis player will know from the ‘feel’ of their serve as to whether they have generated enough spin on the ball.
A beginner new to a sport requires feedback on their first attempt at hitting a hockey ball. Should Knowledge of results or knowledge of performance be given? Justify your answer.
Knowledge of results - They are unable to understand the performance completely but can interpret the outcome eg. They hit the ball.
