skill and acquisition- guidance

Question 1

what are the 4 types of guidance

Answer 1

visual
verbal
manual
mechanical

Question 2

explain visual guidance as well as advantages (2) and disadvantages (2)

Answer 2

watching someone do it, either a demonstration or video
its important for beginners

+useful for all stages
can be repeated
accurate performance

-has to be accurately performed
poor quality videos are not helpful

Question 3

explain verbal guidance as well as advantages (2) and disadvantages (2)

Answer 3

using words or explaining things, useful for elite players

+immediate
can be combined with visual to make learning easier

-long instructions are hard to remember
some things can’t be accurately explained with words

Question 4

explain manual and mechanical guidance

Answer 4

manual- a coach physically guiding you through skill

mechanical-using support of equipment to help

Question 5

advantages (2) and disadvantages (2) of mechanical and manual guidance

Answer 5

• useful in early stages
• helps develop muscle memory
• provides safe environment
• learner may become dependant
• can give unrealistic feeling
• may resist when guidance is removed