Guidance

Question 1

What is verbal guidance? Give an example

Answer 1

Telling a performer how to perform a skill

E.g. = A coach telling a footballer to use the side of their foot when passing

Question 2

When is verbal guidance effective? (2)

Answer 2

• When instructions are clear and concise
• When instructions build upon visual guidance

Question 3

Advantages of verbal guidance (3)

Answer 3

• Good for autonomous performers
• Quick way to help improve understanding
• Can be motivational and give confidence

Question 4

Disadvantages of verbal guidance (3)

Answer 4

• Can lead to an information overload
• Too much for a beginner
• Can be boring and confusing

Question 5

What is visual guidance? Give an example

Answer 5

The use of a demonstration or video to aid learning

E.g. = a coach demonstrating a pass in football

Question 6

When is visual guidance effective? (4)

Answer 6

• When demonstration is clear and can be seen
• When demonstration is correct and repeated
• When combined with verbal guidance
• If demonstration is performed by individual of high status e.g. coach / role model

Question 7

Advantages of visual guidance (3)

Answer 7

• Develops cognitive learners mental picture
• Coach can focus on relevant cues
• Gives a better understanding of the skill

Question 8

Disadvantages of visual guidance (3)

Answer 8

• It may be too quick for the performer to process
• Static images don’t show movement
• Demonstration could be unclear to the performer

Question 9

What is manual guidance? Give an example

Answer 9

Physical manipulation used by a coach to aid learning

E.g. = A coach supporting a performer during swimming by holding them afloat

Question 10

Advantages of manual guidance (3)

Answer 10

• Increases safety
• Increases confidence
• Increases kinesthesis

Question 11

Disadvantages of manual guidance (2)

Answer 11

• Performer may become over-reliant
• False kinesthesis

Question 12

What is mechanical guidance? Give an example

Answer 12

The use of equipment to aid learning

E.g. = A coach using a float to practice the leg kick when helping a beginner to swim

Question 13

Advantages of mechanical guidance (3)

Answer 13

• Increases safety
• Increases confidence
• Increases kinesthesis

Question 14

Disadvantages of mechanical guidance (2)

Answer 14

• Performer may become over-reliant
• False kinesthesis