Guidance Flashcards
What is guidance
Any info we give to learners to help them develop there skills
What factors affect type of guidance given
Performer level
Type of activity
Individual prefrences
What are the four types of guidance
Visual
Verbal
Mechanical
Manual
When is Visual guidance used and what are the key points
Used for cognitive performers to create a mental image
Image must be clear
Accurate demonstration
Must be able to see it clearly
Relevant to age of performer
Use reinforcement
Verbal guidance when is it used and key points
Give instruction and tactics
Must be concise and precise
Clear and accurate
Relevant to stage of learning
Used in conjunction with visual guidance when is
What is the difference between manual and mechanical guidance
Manual gives supply mechanical involves using equipment
Advantages and disadvantages of visual guidance
Leaner can see accurate performance
Demonstrations can be repeated
Useful in all stages of learning
Disadvantages- problems if not accurate image available
Advantages and disadvantages of verbal guidance
Effective questioning by coaches
Effectively combined with visual guidance
It is immediate
Disadvantages-some verbal instructions are too complicated
Some movements cannot be accurately explained
Advantages of manual and mechanical guidance
In potentially hazardous activities ut can be used to prevent learner making inaccurate movements
Helps performer develop kinaesthetic awareness of motion
Disadvantages are f manual and mechanical guidance
Should not be overused as may become dependent
Can give learners an unrealistic feeling