Guidance

Question 1

what are the 4 types of guidance?

Answer 1

verbal
visual
mechanical
manual

Question 2

what is verbal guidance?

Answer 2

being told what to do or how to perform a skill

Question 3

when is verbal guidance used?
(2 points)

Answer 3

linked to visual guidance
autonomous stage

Question 4

what is a practical example of verbal guidance being used?

Answer 4

in gymnastics a coach saying “point your toes”

Question 5

what are the advantages of verbal guidance?
(8 points)

Answer 5

good for experts
can be direct, quick and clear
motivate and give confidence to the performer
focuses attention
leads to learning
develops understanding of how to produce a movement
refine skills during performance
effective for simple skills

Question 6

what are the disadvantages of verbal guidance?
(6 points)

Answer 6

can lead to errors if inaccurate
can lead to information overload
ineffective with beginners
boring
confusing if misunderstood
some movements are too hard to describe

Question 7

what is visual guidance?

Answer 7

being shown how to do a skill

Question 8

when is visual guidance used?
(3 points)

Answer 8

to introduce a new skill
alongside verbal guidance
to correct an existing skill

Question 9

what is a practical example of visual guidance?

Answer 9

demonstration how to do the arm action of front crawl in swimming

Question 10

what are the advantages of visual guidance?
(9 points)

Answer 10

helps create a mental image of the skill
good for cognitive learners
enables the coach to cue the performer
slow motion videos helps
enables the skill to be seen in different stages
gives an understanding of movement requirements
used as error detection
encourages observational learning
demonstrator can be a role-model (famous)

Question 11

what are the disadvantages of visual guidance?
(4 points)

Answer 11

demonstration could be incorrect
demonstration may be too quick
static images don’t show how a movement is produced
slow motion may be unclear

Question 12

what is mechanical guidance?

Answer 12

a piece of apparatus used to enable the performer to execute the skill easily and safely

Question 13

when is mechanical guidance used?
(4 points)

Answer 13

reduce fear in dangerous situations
physically support the performer
aid kinaesthetic feel of the skill
gives confidence

Question 14

what is a practical example of mechanical guidance?

Answer 14

somersault belt in trampolining

Question 15

what are the advantages of mechanical guidance?
(5 points)

Answer 15

gives confidence
reduces fear
encourages kinaesthetic awareness
develops understanding of the whole movement
effective for beginners

Question 16

what are the disadvantages of mechanical guidance?
(4 points)

Answer 16

expensive
can give an unrealistic feel of the movement
performer may become too reliant
can instil bad habits

Question 17

what is manual guidance?

Answer 17

physically supporting the performer to put their body in the correct position

Question 18

when is manual guidance used?
(4 points)

Answer 18

reduce fear in dangerous situations
physically supporting the performer
help with kinaesthetic feel of the skill
gives confidence

Question 19

what is a practical example of manual guidance?

Answer 19

a coach moving the swimmer into the correct diving position

Question 20

what are the advantages of manual guidance?
(4 points)

Answer 20

gives confidence
reduces fear
encourages correct kinaesthesis
effective for beginners