Methods Of Guidance(12)

Question 0

Visual guidance:

Answer 0

Occurs when a learner is shown a visual image of the skill or movement, allowing them to develop a mental image

Question 1

3 forms:

Answer 1

Visual
Verbal
Mechanical/Manual

Question 2

Visual guidance shown by:

Answer 2

Demonstration
Still images
Moving images

Question 3

Successful use of visual:

Answer 3

Accurate demonstration
Performance is drawn to key points CUEING
Ensure learner can see essential parts
Ensure the demonstration seems attainable for the learner
Visual guidance may be combined with verbal for more advanced
Allow time for mental rehearsal

Question 4

Verbal guidance:

Answer 4

Often used with visual when the coach describes the action being learnt or how it can be improved
Verbal cues can be given during performance
Good to be used with experienced performers as hey should already know what it looks like
Elite have more attention bandwidth (selective attention) to listen while they perform
Elite have a wider movement vocab so can interpret the coaches words a lot easier

Question 5

Key points about the use of verbal:

Answer 5

Used with visual for beginners
Useful when drawing the learners attention to one particular skill
Keep it brief
During a movement at autonomous
Clear and precise description
Consider the skill complexity

Question 6

Mechanical/manual guidance:

Answer 6

Involves either physically moving a limb or body of the learner in the correct way for the skill/technique to be learned
Or by physically restricting their movement so only the correct technique/movement is achieved
Physically moving the Lerner is known as FORCED RESPONSE
Good to reduce risk element
Important to practise without manual so not reliant

Question 7

Key points of manual:

Answer 7

Can give the learner a kinaesthetic feel for the movement
Useful for individuals
Useful at an early stage
To avoid incorrect kinaesthetic, movement should be performed without manual
Coaches and teachers need to be aware of supporting appropriately (especially with children and opposite sex)

Question 8

Describe how you can use visual and manual guidance effectively with the students:

Answer 8

1) Describe visual guidance
2) Example
3) Accurate demonstration
4) Cueing
5) Learner paying attention
6) Describe manual guidance
7) Example
8) Moving them into correct position (kinaesthetic feel)
9) Make sure they complete the skill alone and with the coach. Not reliant
10) Difficult, dangerous skill