Sport Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 types of guidance?
A
- Visual
- Verbal
- Manual
- Mechanical
2
Q
What is visual guidance?
A
Guidance where a performer can see something
3
Q
Give an example of visual guidance?
A
- Demonstration of a technique
- Footage of performance (elite)
- Photographs/Posters
4
Q
Advantages of visual guidance.
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- Useful for all levels
- Performers can copy skill
- Especially good for beginners
- Specific part of skill can be seen
5
Q
Disadvantages of visual guidance.
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- Demonstrations must be of good quality
- Some skills too complex to demonstrate
- Performers must be fully engaged
6
Q
What is verbal guidance?
A
Guidance that is provided by another person speaking to you
7
Q
Examples of verbal guidance?
A
- A coach highlighting performers technique
- A coach highlighting trigger points
8
Q
Disadvantages of verbal guidance.
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- Can result in information overload
- Can be boring
- Complex things are often difficult to verbalise
9
Q
Advantages of verbal guidance.
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- Useful for higher level performers
- Good way of highlighting key teaching points
- Sharing basic information and instructions
- Questioning (make performers think)
10
Q
What is manual guidance?
A
Guidance that involves physically moving the performer
11
Q
Examples of manual guidance.
A
- Supporting performer for safety (gymnast in vault)
- Physically moving performer’s arm into correct position
12
Q
Advantages of manual guidance.
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- Good for complete beginners
- Allows performer to develop to correct feel
13
Q
Disadvantages of manual guidance.
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- Performer may start relying on the guidance
- Movement can feel different when someone else is moving your body for you
14
Q
What is mechanical guidance?
A
Guidance using mechanical aids to assist a performer
15
Q
Examples of mechanical guidance.
A
- Use of arm bands (swim)
- Use of a trampoline harness
