Guidance

Question 1

Visual guidance

Answer 1

Use of demonstrations to aid learning

Question 2

Advantages of visual guidance

Answer 2

Most effective for performers in the cognitive stage of learning
To create a mental picture
Most effective if demonstration is clear and correct, repeated and combined with verbal guidance
And if performed by significant other

Question 3

Disadvantages of visual guidance

Answer 3

Ineffective if demonstration is incorrect or
Too fast for performer to follow

Question 4

Verbal guidance

Answer 4

Use of instructions to aid learning

Question 5

Advantages of verbal guidance

Answer 5

Most effective for performers in the autonomous stage of learning
To explain how to perform complex skills/ tactics
Most effective if instructions are clear/ concise, and can be heard
Also if built on visual guidance

Question 6

Disadvantages of verbal guidance

Answer 6

Less effective for performers in the cognitive stage of learning as it leads to information overload
Also if inaccurate leads to errors

Question 7

Manual guidance

Answer 7

Use of physical manipulation to aid learning

Question 9

Advantages of manual/ mechanical guidance

Answer 9

Effective for cognitive stage of learning
Increased confidence
Increased safety
Develops kinesthesis

Question 10

Disadvantages of manual/mechanical guidance

Answer 10

Over reliant
False kinesthesis
Performer may not like being touched by coach