Guidance

Question 1

What is visual guidance?

Answer 1

• Guidance that can be seen, a demonstration.
• Intention is to create a mental image which can be used as a reference point in future practice.
• Key points of the skills should be highlighted, and reinforcement needs to be used- to encourage retention of the skill in the memory.

Question 2

Visual guidance: advantages

Answer 2

1. Highlights weaknesses.
2. Suitable for large groups.
3. Important for safety- to prevent injury through incorrect technique.

Question 3

Visual guidance: disadvantages

Answer 3

1. Demonstrations must be accurate- could be copied incorrectly.
2. Too much info at once could lead to information overload.
3. Not suitable for cognitive performers if used without verbal guidance as well.

Question 4

What is verbal guidance?

Answer 4

• Using words to explain a task.
• Nearly always used in conjunction with visual guidance- highlight key points of a skill.
• Any information given needs to be kept brief and meaningful.

Question 5

Verbal guidance: advantages.

Answer 5

1. Can be given immediately during performance.
2. Used effectively in conjunction with visual guidance.
3. Very useful for open skills where performer needs to make decisions and adapt quickly.

Question 6

Verbal guidance: disadvantages.

Answer 6

1. Could experience information overload.
2. Lengthy explanations may cause the performer to lose concentration.
3. Cognitive performers may not understand specific instructions.

Question 7

What is manual guidance?

Answer 7

• Coach uses their own body to physically support or manipulate the performers body, or to force a response.
• Involves physical support.
• It can involve a type of forced response.

Question 8

Manual guidance: advantages

Answer 8

1. Effective for cognitive performers.
2. Useful in dangerous tasks as it improves safety.
3. Reduces fear and anxiety.

Question 9

Manual guidance: disadvantages

Answer 9

1. Performer may become reliant on the support.
2. Bad habits might be instilled.
3. Could create incorrect kinesthesis.

Question 10

What is mechanical guidance?

Answer 10

• Any equipment, apparatus or device used to aid and shape movement.

Question 11

Mechanical guidance: advantages.

Answer 11

1. Effective for cognitive performers.
2. Whole skill can be attempted- allows performer to develop kinesthesis.
3. Helps build confidence.

Question 12

Mechanical guidance: disadvantages.

Answer 12

1. Performer may become reliant on the support/ aid.
2. Bad habits might be instilled.
3. Performer may become demotivated as they feel they are not performing the skill by themselves.