Types Of Guidance

Question 1

Define guidance

Answer 1

Guidance is the use of strategies used to help the performer improve their skill

Question 2

Define visual guidance

Answer 2

Visual guidance is where the performer is shown a model in order to form a mental picture of the skill in their mind. The demonstration can be a picture, DVD or a demonstration.

Question 3

Define verbal guidance

Answer 3

Verbal guidance is where the learner is told what to do and is a spoken instruction

Question 4

Define manual guidance

Answer 4

Manual guidance is where the learner is given physical support by the teacher who moves joints and limbs through the movements

Question 5

Define mechanical guidance

Answer 5

Mechanical guidance is where the learner uses equipment or apparatus to help learn the skill. The equipment/apparatus supports the body through the movement to develop confidence.

Question 6

Name 2 benefits of visual guidance

Answer 6

1. Motivates the learner

2. Increases understanding of movement requirement

Question 7

Name 2 negatives of visual guidance

Answer 7

1. Can be ineffective if the demonstration is poor

2. Has low impact if demonstration is too complex or static

Question 8

What phase of learning is visual guidance good for

Answer 8

The cognitive phase

Question 9

What phase of learning is visual guidance ineffective for

Answer 9

The autonomous stage

Question 10

Name 2 benefits of verbal guidance

Answer 10

1. Builds on knowledge of visual guidance

2. Can focus on key aspects of the skill

Question 11

Name 2 negatives of verbal guidance

Answer 11

1. Ineffective if too much negative feedback is given

2. Ineffective if too much information is given

Question 12

Which phase of learning is verbal guidance good for

Answer 12

The autonomous phase

Question 13

What phase of learning is verbal guidance ineffective for

Answer 13

The cognitive stage as it’s too confusing

Question 14

Name 2 benefits of manual guidance

Answer 14

1. Helps to build confidence

2. Good for learning dangerous/complex skills

Question 15

Name 2 negatives of manual guidance

Answer 15

1. Learner may become too reliant and become unable to self-correct errors
2. Close proximity of coach may be uncomfortable for the learner

Question 16

Name 2 benefits with mechanical guidance

Answer 16

1. Can help build confidence

2. Good for learning dangerous/complex skills

Question 17

Name 2 negatives of mechanical guidance

Answer 17

1. Learners may become too reliant and become unable to self-correct errors
2. Learner must trust the equipment