Types And Uses Of Guidancd

Question 1

What are the four types of guidance

Answer 1

Verbal

Visual

Manual

Mechanical

Question 2

Verbal guidance

Answer 2

Where the describes and explains how to perform an activity

Question 3

+ of verbal

Answer 3

Can reinforce good movements and identify errors that need to be corrected

Can hold attention of the performer and be motivating (positive feedback)

Question 4

• of verbal

Answer 4

Could lead to information overload

If guidance is inaccurate learning will be hindered

Question 5

Visual guidance

Answer 5

Used images such as visual demonstrations to show the performer how to do the skill

Whilst highlighting key cues

Question 6

+ of visual

Answer 6

Helps develop mental image

Encourages observational learning (SLT)

Useful at all stage of learning

Question 7

• of visual

Answer 7

If inaccurate demonstration bad habits form

Coach may not be able to show good demonstration

May be unclear or too quick

Question 8

Manual guidance

Answer 8

Where the coach themselves physically helps the performer through the movement of the skill

E.g. Holding arms of performer through a golf swing

Question 9

Mechanical guidance

Answer 9

The use of a mechanical device to help the performer through a skill

E.g. Twisting belt in trampolining

Question 10

+ of manual/mechanical

Answer 10

Helps with confidence and a sense of safety

Can be used to isolate a skill action e.g. Holding a float and practising leg kick in swimming

Question 11

• of manual/mechanical

Answer 11

Can be over-restrictive performer may feel like they lack control

Can lead to false kinaesthesis