Mechanical Guidance

Question 1

Mechanical guidance

Answer 1

When a piece of equipment or an aid is used to help a performer learn and practice a skill

Question 2

Mechanical guidance advantages

Answer 2

Corrects errors 
Gives confidence 
Gives feeling of kinaesthesia 
Effective at cognitive stage 
At autonomous stage helps to develop more complex skills

Question 3

Mechanical guidance disadvantages

Answer 3

Learner can’t correct errors for them-self
May develop false confidence, puts performer at risk
Learner can become reliant if used for too long
Can limit kinaesthesia development
Learner must trust apparatus