guidance and feedback

Question 1

types of guidance

Answer 1

• visual
• manual
• mechanical
• verbal

Question 2

visual guidance

Answer 2

a demonstration of a skill

Question 3

advantages and disadvantage of visual guidance

Answer 3

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useful for beginners
forms a mental picture
shows what the result should be
can be used to highlight weakness
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too much information given at one
demonstration must be accurate
the performer may not be able to replicate the demonstration

Question 4

verbal guidance

Answer 4

an explanation of the techniques required to perform a task

Question 5

advantages and disadvantages of verbal guidance

Answer 5

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best used in conjunction with visual
helps perform an image or skill from memory
used to explain tactics
has direct relevance
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too much information given at once
performer may loose concentration
language could be too complex

Question 6

manual guidance

Answer 6

involves physical support. it can involve a type of forced response

Question 7

advantages and disadvantages of manual guidance

Answer 7

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eliminates danger
builds confidence
gives an early feel to help development
helps break complex skills into parts
reduces fear and anxiety
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may become dependent on support
proximity of the coach
incorrect feel could result in bad habits

Question 8

mechanical guidance

Answer 8

equipment used to help performance

Question 9

advantages and disadvantages of mechanical guidance

Answer 9

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eliminates danger
builds confidence
gives an early feel on the whole skill
can be used with disabled athletes
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may become dependent on support
if used too much it may interfere with kinaesthetics
motivation could be lots

Question 10

types of feedback

Answer 10

• intrinsic
• extrinsic
• concurrent
• terminal