Feedback

Question 1

What is feedback

Answer 1

Information received during or after performance that helps an athlete improve skill
This is intrinsic or extrinsic

Question 2

What are the functions of feedback (why is it used)

Answer 2

Motivation- encourages athletes to continue improving
Reinforcement- strengthens correct movement / behaviour (SR bond)
Identify- error correction and fix mistakes

Question 3

When is feedback most effective

Answer 3

Specific
Immediate
Constructive
Matching skill level
Given in appropriate amounts
Truthful

Question 4

What is intrinsic feedback

Answer 4

Comes from within the performer based on sensory experiences
-kinaesthetics

Question 5

What is extrinsic feedback

Answer 5

Comes from an external source such as a coach, teammate or video analysis

Question 6

What is positive feedback

Answer 6

Reinforcing correct actions

Question 7

What is negative feedback

Answer 7

Highlights mistakes to improve performance

Question 8

What is concurrent feedback

Answer 8

Given during performance
- this is not suitable for beginners due to little attention capacity

Question 9

What is terminal feedback

Answer 9

Given after performance

Question 10

What is knowledge of results

Answer 10

This is feedback about the OUTCOME of an action
-tangible facts and figures

Question 11

What is knowledge of performance

Answer 11

This is feedback based of the quality of movement rather than the outcome