Guidance

Question 1

Define methods of guidance

Answer 1

Techniques used to enhance learning by offering assistance to a performer

Question 2

Name the 4 different types of guidance

Answer 2

Manual
Visual
Verbal
Mechanical

Question 3

Describe/Give characteristics of visual guidance

Answer 3

-Performer is given a demostration of the skill
-Creates a mental image for a beginner
-Can be videos,charts,books
-Should be repeated
-Can be given by coaches or peers

Question 4

Advantages and disadvantages of visual guidance

Answer 4

Advantages:
-provides performer with mental image
-draws attention to key points

Disadvantages:
-learner may not be physically capable of completing task
-can demotivate performer if skill is too complex

Question 5

Describe/Give characteristics of Verbal Guidance

Answer 5

-Performer is given an explanation of the task
-Can be used to correct technique and give advice
-Often used with visual guidance
-extrinsic form of feedback

Question 6

Advantages and disadvantages of verbal guidance

Answer 6

Advantages:
-tactics can be explained
-feedback can be given immediately

Disadvantages:
-can be information overload for beginners
-learner may lose concentration

Question 7

Describe/Give characteristics of manual guidance

Answer 7

-Involves physical support/manipulation such as holding up a gymnast and holding the arm of a tennis player

Question 8

Advantages/disadvantages of manual guidance

Answer 8

Advantages:
-Builds confidence for the performer
-Safer for performer,eliminates danger
-corrects errors
-feeling of correct skill

Disadvantages:
-Too much reliance can cause a lack of kinaesthesis/performer is unable to do it without help

Question 9

Describe/give examples of mechanical guidance

Answer 9

-A device that is used to help performance such as an armband in swimming or a harness on a trampoline

Question 10

Advantages/disadvantages of mechanical guidance

Answer 10

Advantages:
-builds confidence
-eliminates danger
-can be used with disabled athletes

Disadvantages:
-learner can become overdependent on support,interfering with kinaesthesis
-may demotivate learners as they are doing the skill themselves

Question 11

What stage of learner would mostly rely on manual,mechanical and visual guidance

Answer 11

Cognitive stage learner

Question 12

What stage of learner would mostly rely on verbal guidance

Answer 12

Autonomous stage learner

Question 13

What is the biggest weakness of using demonstrations in visual guidance

Answer 13

Inaccurate demonstrations can lead to poor performance and confusion for performer

Question 14

What is kinaesthesis

Answer 14

An intrinsic feeling of the correct skill