Guidance

Question 1

4 types of guidance

Answer 1

visual
verbal
manual
mechanical

Question 2

Visual

Answer 2

demonstration of what to do

Question 3

How to make visual effective

Answer 3

accurate demonstration
identify key points for learning
slow motion
all essential parts visible to learner
repeat if required
must be attainable
shouldn’t be expected to replicate an elite skill
visual combined with verbal
allow time for mental rehearsal

Question 4

Postitives of visual

Answer 4

creates mental picture
highlights weakness
builds motor programmes
good for early learning

Question 5

Negatives of visual

Answer 5

must be accurate and clear to prevent wrong actions being learned.
learner has to be capable of copying

Question 6

Verbal

Answer 6

explanation of what to do

Question 7

Positives of verbal

Answer 7

highlight a coaching point
technical help or tactical help
compliments visual guidance

Question 8

Negatives of verbal

Answer 8

must be clear
can overload peformer if not brief
may be misunderstood

Question 9

How to make verbal guidance effective

Answer 9

best used with visual
useful to highlight important elements
keep it brief
clear and precise key words
dont use for dangerous skills

Question 10

Manual guidance

Answer 10

provides physical support

Question 11

Positives of manual

Answer 11

eliminates danger/reduces risk
early feel of motion
gives confidence

Question 12

Negatives of manual

Answer 12

interfer with kinesthetic if overused
depend on guidance to much
proximity of coach adds pressure

Question 13

Mechanical guidance

Answer 13

use physical device to aid movement

Question 14

Postives of mechanical

Answer 14

gives feel for the whole skill
builds confidence
prevents injury

Question 15

Negatives of mechanical

Answer 15

may interfer with kinesthetics if overused
less confidence and movtivation