Guidance 2.3

Question 1

what is guidance

Answer 1

information given to learner to help limit number of mistakes made in performance
most important for beginners

Question 2

what are the 4 types of guidance

Answer 2

visual
verbal
manual
mechanical

Question 3

what is visual guidance and what are its + and -

Answer 3

guidance is presented so performer can see it i.e a demo
+easy to replicate because it has been seen
+ observe specific aspects
-need good quality demo
-no feedback available
-can’t demo too complex skills

Question 4

what is verbal guidance and what are its + and -

Answer 4

information can be given to performer to help them develop that can be heard. i.e explaining what they’ve done
+good for high-level performers
+highlight key points
+showing basic info
+make performer think
-info overload
-can’t understand complex things

Question 5

what is manual guidance and what are its + and -

Answer 5

physically moving a performer into correct position or supporting them
+good for beginners
+development of feel
-movement feel odd
-can’t work for large groups
-performer doesn’t think they are doing it themselves

Question 6

what is mechanical guidance and what are its + and -

Answer 6

anything that equipment is used in the process i.e swimming floats
+good for dangerous skills
+performer gain feel
+build confidence
-expensive equipment
- performer becomes relient