Guidance

Question 1

Verbal guidance

Answer 1

• Provided by coach or significant other
• Used to describe and explain how to perform an activity
• Often used alongside visual guidance
• Advantages: Reinforce good movements and identify errors to be corrected; can hold attention of performer; used to motivate
• Disadvantages: Can lead to information ‘overload’; if inaccurate, skill will be hindered

Question 2

Visual guidance

Answer 2

• Images or demonstrations used to help a learner
• Coach should highlight key points of the movement (cueing)
• Advantages: Easy to create mental picture; skill can be seen at different stages; encourages observational learning
• Disadvantages: If incorrect,bad habits could form; accurate demonstration may not be available; may be unclear or too quick

Question 3

manual and mechanical guidance

Answer 3

• Physical support by another person or mechanical devices
• Involve performer being physically directed by another person
• Advantages: Helps with confidence and sense of safety; can be used to isolate a skill action
• Disadvantages: can be over- restrictive; can lead to false kinasesthesis