guidance

Question 1

what are the four types of guidance?

Answer 1

manual, mechanical, visual, verbal

Question 2

describe: visual guidance

Answer 2

the use of demonstrations or videos to show the learner what to do.

Question 3

describe: verbal guidance

Answer 3

when someone describes how to perform the skill

Question 4

describe: manual guidance

Answer 4

physically supporting the performer to guide them through the correct movement pattern

Question 5

describe: mechanical guidance

Answer 5

the use of equipment to support the performer

Question 6

what are advantages of visual guidance?

Answer 6

• helps the performer to create a mental image of the skill
• good for people at the cognitive stage of learning
• can enable the skill to be seen in different stages to make it easier to learn

Question 7

what are disadvantages of visual guidance?

Answer 7

• the demonstration could be incorrect
• the demonstration may be too quick for the learner to follow
• slow motion demonstrations may be unclear

Question 8

what are advantages of verbal guidance?

Answer 8

• feedback can be given during the performance
• effective for simple skills
• can be used to motivate the performer

Question 9

what are disadvantages of verbal guidance?

Answer 9

• if the feedback is not accurate it can lead to errors in the performer
• can lead to information overload
• can be confusing

Question 10

what are advantages of manual guidance?

Answer 10

• coach can correct errors
• can reduce fear
• can build confidence

Question 11

what are disadvantages of manual guidance?

Answer 11

• performer may not like the coach touching them
• performer may become reliant on the support

Question 12

what are advantages of mechanical guidance?

Answer 12

• increases safety
• gives confidence
• can motivate performer

Question 13

what are disadvantages of mechanical guidance?

Answer 13

• performer can become reliant
• learner cannot correct errors for themselves

Question 14

what is a practical example of visual guidance?

Answer 14

e.g. a coach showing a tennis player a video of someone performing a serve.

Question 15

what phase of learning is visual guidance best for?

Answer 15

all stages but especially cognitive phase

Question 16

what is a practical example of verbal guidance?

Answer 16

e.g. a coach telling a badminton player how to perform a smash

Question 17

what phase of learning is verbal guidance best for?

Answer 17

autonomous phase

Question 18

what is a practical example of manual guidance?

Answer 18

e.g. a teacher supporting a gymnast when performing a vault

Question 19

what phase of learning is manual guidance best for?

Answer 19

early phases - cognitive and associative

Question 20

what is a practical example for mechanical guidance?

Answer 20

e.g. using a float in swimming or a harness in trampolining

Question 21

what phase of learning is mechanical guidance best for?

Answer 21

early phases - cognitive and associative