SOC 26: Skill, Practice, Guidance And Feedback

Question 1

What are the classifications of skills?

Answer 1

Open (always changing) vs. Closed (stable, predictable)

Simple (easy, low concentration) vs. Complex (hard, high concentration)

Low organisation (clear, simple phases) vs. High organisation (complicated phases)

Question 2

What are the different practice structures?

Answer 2

Massed – learned without a break
Distributed – learned in sessions
Fixed – practised in a single situation
Variable – practised in different situations

Question 3

What are the different types of guidance, and what are their pros and cons?

Answer 3

Visual – Easy to understand but harder to show difficult skills.
Verbal – Can be hard to understand but important for harder skills.

Manual/Mechanical – Gives a ‘feel’ for movement but not always practical.

Question 4

What are the different types of feedback, and what are their pros and cons?

Answer 4

Intrinsic – Comes from yourself; requires knowledge.
Extrinsic – Comes from others; requires their expertise.
Concurrent – Given at the time, so it helps immediately.
Terminal – Given after the event, allowing for reflection.

Question 5

Why are graphs useful in relation to feedback on performance?

Answer 5

They help interpret data and provide insights for improvement.