Types Of Feedback

Question 1

What is feedback

Answer 1

Feedback helps to improve performance, correct errors in technique and motivate performers. For it to be effective it must be accurate, understandable and given in a timely manner.

Question 2

What are the four types of feedback?

Answer 2

Concurrent feedback
Intrinsic feedback
Extrinsic feedback
Terminal feedback

Question 3

Intrinsic feedback

Answer 3

This form is continuous and comes from within the performer and how the movement feels to them. Used by experienced performers - skill is well learnt so they can make their own amendments.

Question 4

Extrinsic feedback

Answer 4

Comes from outside sources such as coaches, teammates, parents. Important as someone watching skill can observe and explain what needs to be done to correct.
Less experienced - unlikely to detect errors.

Question 5

Concurrent feedback

Answer 5

Given during the game/performance. It can be intrinsic or extrinsic

Question 6

Terminal feedback

Answer 6

Given after the performance. Sometimes due to nature of sport, feedback cannot be given during the performance. Effective if given right after completion of skill.

Question 7

Why is intrinsic used by more experienced performers?

Answer 7

Because they understand how the movement feels from feedback from muscles. It it’s important so they spot their own errors and are not dependent on others.