Guidance

Question 1

Verbal guidance

Answer 1

Use of instructions to aid learning. E.g coach telling a footballer to use side of foot to pass
Advantages-
-useful for autonomous stage performers to explain how to perform complex skills/ tactics
Disadvantages-
- lead to information overload for cognitive performers
- if inaccurate it leads to errors

Question 2

Manual guidance

Answer 2

Use of physical manipulation to aid learning. E.g a coach supporting a performer through the cartwheel motion in gymnastics.
Advantages-
-effective for cognitive performers
- increased confidence
- increased safety
- develops kineasthesis
Disadvantages-
- over reliant
- false kineasthesis
- performer might not like to be touched by coach