Types of cues used to improve performance

Question 1

what are the 3 main cues?

Answer 1

• Visual
• Verbal
• Proprioceptive

Question 2

what are visual cues?

Answer 2

⎯ Used to improve performance
⎯ External
⎯ Gives leaner an opportunity to watch skill
⎯ Demonstration is most effective method
⎯ 3 or 4 key points verbalised
⎯ Used for athletes in all stages of learning

Question 3

what are verbal cues?

Answer 3

⎯ directs a performers attention to task-relevant stimuli
⎯ increases in complexity and specificity as performer becomes more advanced
⎯ use immediately prior to performance to focus on key points
⎯ positive = motivate performers

Question 4

what are proprioceptive cues?

Answer 4

⎯ Internal feedback which comes from sensory receptors
⎯ Found in joints, tendons and muscles
⎯ Send information to the central nervous system detailing position, posture, equilibrium, and internal conditions of the body.
⎯ Help the central nervous system to control the force, speed and position of the body.
⎯ Players can use this information to change their next performance if required

Question 5

define equilibrium

Answer 5

relates to the balance and positioning of the body

⎯ Uses information to detect and correct errors

Question 6

define kinaesthetic information

Answer 6

information within the body about how the movement felt can be used by experienced performers to change their next performance
⎯ Form of knowledge of performance