Skill Acquisition - Feedback and Guidance Flashcards
What is positive feedback
Praise about the success of a skill or movement
What is negative feedback
Critical comments about a skill and how it could be improved
What is extrinsic feedback
Feedback from an external source, such as a coach
What is intrinsic feedback
Feedback from within
What is knowledge of results
Feedback about the outcome of a skill
What is knowledge of performance
Concerns about technique
Define visual guidance
Visual guidance involves showing the performer what to do through the use of demonstrations or videos.
What should visual guidance be used alongside for cognitive performers?
Verbal guidance
Why should verbal guidance be used alongside visual guidance for cognitive performers?
To help create the perfect image of movement
Why can cognitive performers only use visual guidance?
It may cause information overload
Define verbal guidance
an explanation of the task where the coach highlights key cues.W
What is verbal guidance usually used alongside?
Visual guidance
Define manual guidance
Involves physically supporting the performer through a movement
Why is manual guidance often used in gymnastics?
It can reduce the danger involved with the skills
What is mechanical guidance?
The use of an artificial aid
Who is positive feedback predominantly used with?
Cognitive performers
Why is positive feedback predominantly used with cognitive performers?
Cognitive performers require lots of praise to maintain their levels of self-efficacy and motivation
Who is negative feedback predominantly used with?
Autonomous performers
Why is negative feedback predominantly used with autonomous performers?
Autonomous performers are able to deal with criticism and this can help them to correct errors in their performance
Who is intrinsic feedback predominantly used with?
Autonomous performers
Why is intrinsic performers predominantly used with autonomous performers?
Autonomous performers have high levels of kinaesthetic awareness, allowing them to correct their own mistakes in performance
Who is extrinsic feedback predominantly used with?
Cognitive performers
Why is extrinsic feedback predominantly used with cognitive performers?
Due to a lack of kinaesthetic awareness, the performer requires feedback about the movement from a coach
Who is knowledge of results predominantly used with?
Cognitive performers
