Guidance methods Flashcards
What are the four types of guidance?
- Visual;
- Verbal;
- Manual;
- Mechanical.
Visual guidance (Definition:)
A demonstration of the required task that the performer can watch (it is seen).
How can visual guidance be given?
As a demonstration from the coach, another performer, through media formats, books, charts or video analysis.
What is the intention of visual guidance for a beginner?
To create a mental framework that can be used as a reference point for future practise.
A coach may use what type of guidance to inform a rock climber where to place their foot?
Visual.
What are the advantages of visual guidance?
- Can be used to highlight specific weaknesses;
- Creates a mental image for the performer.
What are the disadvantages of visual guidance?
- Demonstration must be completely accurate;
- Must not overload the performer.
Which feedback is nearly always used in conjunction with verbal feedback?
Visual feedback.
Verbal guidance (Definition:)
An explanation of the task, nearly always used in conjunction with visual guidance.
A coach giving a basketball player advice during play is what type of guidance?
Verbal.
How is verbal guidance used with cognitive performers?
Highlighting key points in the demonstration which helps build the correct mental image of performance.
How is verbal guidance used with autonomous performers?
The advice given is much more technical and detailed which compliments tactical advice given.
What type of guidance is given here; “stay close and follow the movements of the opposite attacker”?
Verbal as the player is being told by the coach.
What are the problems with verbal guidance?
- Can cause a cognitive overload;
- May lose concentration;
- Language must be understandable.
Manual guidance (Definition:)
Guiding the performer using physical support.
A coach holding and balancing a gymnast on a vault is what type of guidance?
Manual guidance.
A coach holding the arm of a tennis player to help them learn the movement of a forehand stroke is which type of guidance?
Manual.
What are the advantages of manual guidance?
- Removes possible danger;
- Builds confidence;
- Reduces fear and anxiety.
What are the disadvantages of manual guidance?
- Performers can become dependant on the support;
- Can interfere with kinaesthesis of task;
- Safe-guarding reasons.
Which guidance types are typically used for cognitive performers?
Manual and Mechanical.
Mechanical guidance (Definition:)
Where a device is used to aid performance.
Swimming arm bands are a type of which guidance?
Mechanical as it helps the swimmer stay afloat.
A trampoline harness is a type of which guidance?
Mechanical as the performer has a reduced risk of injury and can bounce more easily.
What are the advantages of mechanical guidance?
- Builds confidence;
- Eliminates danger;
- Develop basic kinaesthesis for the task;
- Used with disabled athletes or injured athletes.
