guidance

Question 1

what are all the types of guidance?

Answer 1

verbal, visual, mechanical, manual

Question 2

advantages of verbal guidance

Answer 2

feedback can be given immediately
tactics can be explained to more experienced performers
helps to form a mental image in the memory of the skill

Question 3

disadvantages of verbal guidance

Answer 3

too much information might overload short term memory
performer might lose concentration
the language might be too complex
bad for beginners in the cognitive stage of learning

Question 4

advantages of visual guidance

Answer 4

time is allowed for mental practice
useful for beginners
shows what the result should be
can be used to highlight a weakness

Question 5

disadvantages of visual guidance

Answer 5

too much information might be given at once
the demonstration might be inaccurate
the performer might not be capable of matching the demonstration

Question 6

advantages of manual guidance

Answer 6

can be used as feedback to reinforce good movements
helps to identify errors and wrong technique
helps break down complex movements
can hold attention of performer if used appropriately
can motivate performers and reduce fear and anxiety
good for associative and autonomous learners

Question 7

disadvantages of manual guidance

Answer 7

may become dependant on support
if used too much, can interfere with kinaesthesis
incorrect feel can lead to bad habits
the proximity of the coach might be upsetting

Question 8

advantages of mechanical guidance

Answer 8

gives an early feel of the skill
builds confidence
eliminates danger

Question 9

disadvantages of mechanical guidance

Answer 9

performers might depend on it too much
motivation could be lost if the performer think they’re not performing the skill themselves
if used too much, can interfere with kinaethesis