Guidance methods

Question 1

What are the four types of guidance?

Answer 1

• Visual;
• Verbal;
• Manual;
• Mechanical.

Question 2

Visual guidance (Definition:)

Answer 2

A demonstration of the required task that the performer can watch (it is seen).

Question 3

How can visual guidance be given?

Answer 3

As a demonstration from the coach, another performer, through media formats, books, charts or video analysis.

Question 4

What is the intention of visual guidance for a beginner?

Answer 4

To create a mental framework that can be used as a reference point for future practise.

Question 5

A coach may use what type of guidance to inform a rock climber where to place their foot?

Answer 5

Visual.

Question 6

What are the advantages of visual guidance?

Answer 6

• Can be used to highlight specific weaknesses;

- Creates a mental image for the performer.

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of visual guidance?

Answer 7

• Demonstration must be completely accurate;

- Must not overload the performer.

Question 8

Which feedback is nearly always used in conjunction with verbal feedback?

Answer 8

Visual feedback.

Question 9

Verbal guidance (Definition:)

Answer 9

An explanation of the task, nearly always used in conjunction with visual guidance.

Question 10

A coach giving a basketball player advice during play is what type of guidance?

Answer 10

Verbal.

Question 11

How is verbal guidance used with cognitive performers?

Answer 11

Highlighting key points in the demonstration which helps build the correct mental image of performance.

Question 12

How is verbal guidance used with autonomous performers?

Answer 12

The advice given is much more technical and detailed which compliments tactical advice given.

Question 13

What type of guidance is given here; “stay close and follow the movements of the opposite attacker”?

Answer 13

Verbal as the player is being told by the coach.

Question 14

What are the problems with verbal guidance?

Answer 14

• Can cause a cognitive overload;
• May lose concentration;
• Language must be understandable.

Question 15

Manual guidance (Definition:)

Answer 15

Guiding the performer using physical support.

Question 16

A coach holding and balancing a gymnast on a vault is what type of guidance?

Answer 16

Manual guidance.

Question 17

A coach holding the arm of a tennis player to help them learn the movement of a forehand stroke is which type of guidance?

Answer 17

Manual.

Question 18

What are the advantages of manual guidance?

Answer 18

• Removes possible danger;
• Builds confidence;
• Reduces fear and anxiety.

Question 19

What are the disadvantages of manual guidance?

Answer 19

• Performers can become dependant on the support;
• Can interfere with kinaesthesis of task;
• Safe-guarding reasons.

Question 20

Which guidance types are typically used for cognitive performers?

Answer 20

Manual and Mechanical.

Question 21

Mechanical guidance (Definition:)

Answer 21

Where a device is used to aid performance.

Question 22

Swimming arm bands are a type of which guidance?

Answer 22

Mechanical as it helps the swimmer stay afloat.

Question 23

A trampoline harness is a type of which guidance?

Answer 23

Mechanical as the performer has a reduced risk of injury and can bounce more easily.

Question 24

What are the advantages of mechanical guidance?

Answer 24

• Builds confidence;
• Eliminates danger;
• Develop basic kinaesthesis for the task;
• Used with disabled athletes or injured athletes.

Question 25

What are the disadvantages of mechanical guidance?

Answer 25

• Very time consuming;
• May become dependant;
• Can demotivate.

Question 26

Which guidance type has the distinct advantage that it can be used with disabled athletes or those on the recovery form injury?

Answer 26

Mechanical guidance.