Guidance

Question 1

what is visual guidance

Answer 1

• can be demonstration to help performer form a mental image
• vision is dominant sense and we learn through imitation

Question 2

example of visual guidance

Answer 2

teacher demonstrates a chest pass drawing attention to hand position and extension of elbows

Question 3

advantages of visual guidance

Answer 3

• provides learner with a mental image of the skill
• draws attention to key points (gives cues)
• good for less complex skills where less information is given
• vision is dominant sense

Question 4

disadvantages of visual guidance

Answer 4

• can demotivate learner if its a highly complex skill as they wont be able to do it
• static visual aids do not give information about movement patterns

Question 5

what is verbal guidance

Answer 5

• when the performer is given instructions on what to do given by the coach often used to give cues.
• Most frequent guidance method
• learner needs to relate info given to the skill

Question 6

example of verbal guidance

Answer 6

coach explaining tactics in changing rooms before a game

giving coaching points e.g. flexed elbows

Question 7

advantages of verbal guidance

Answer 7

• tactics can be explained
• gives technical info/key points and highlights cues
• feedback can be given immediately
• good for open skill as less decisions for performer
• most effective in autonomous

Question 8

disadvantages of verbal guidance

Answer 8

• players need to understand basic terminology
• overload beginners with information
• learners may lose concentration easily
• difficult to explain complex

Question 9

what is manual guidance

Answer 9

coach physically manipulating the learner through correct movement

Question 10

example of manual guidance

Answer 10

coach supports the learner in a handstand

Question 11

what is mechanical guidance

Answer 11

involves the use of equipment to help support the learner and shape the skill

Question 12

example of mechanical guidance

Answer 12

trampolinist using a harness or a swimmer using floats, arm bands or rings

Question 13

advantages of mechanical and manual guidance

Answer 13

• builds confidence
• eliminates danger
• gives early feel for whole skills
• promotes confidence and ensures safety for the learner particularly where there is an element of danger
• allows performer to experience spatial timing

Question 14

disadvantages of manual and mechanical guidance

Answer 14

• learner can become dependant on this form of guidance
• the feel of the movement with the guidance is different to actual movement
• learner does not get opportunity to correct mistakes in technique
• learner becomes dependant on support and interferes with kinaesthetic awareness
• proximity of coach ay be upsetting