Guidance Flashcards
What is guidance?
It’s used to aid/ enhance the learning of a skill
What are the 4 methods of guidance?
visual, verbal, manual and mechanical
What is verbal guidance?
Gidance given through a verbal format, used to explain the tasks and direct performers to the key points of a task
Positives and negatives of verbal guidance
+ can be given immediately during a performance
+ good for open skills that require a quick thought process
+ used with visual guidance
- information overload
- loss of concentration from lengthy explanations
- cognitive learners dont understand technical terms
What is visual guidance?
Where the performer sees the correct method to complete the skill through a demonstration, video or image
Positives and negatives of visual guidance
+ illustrates what the skill should look like
+ builds clear mental image
+ highlights weaknesses
- demonstrations must be accurate
- too much info can induce overload
- performer must be able to match the demonstration
What is manual guidance?
Physically supporting or manipulating the performers body forcing a responce
Positives and negatives of manual guidance
+ good for cognitive learners
+ whole skill can be attempted
+ reduces axiety and builds confidence
- performer can become reliant if too much support is given
- causes bad habits if guidance interfers with the feel of the skill
- demotivating if the performer can’t complete the skill by themselves
What is mechanical guidance
A device/ equipment is used to shape movements and help skill performance
Positives and negatives of mechanical guidance
+ good for cognitive learners
+ can help disabled or injured athletes
+ reduces axiety and builds confidence
- performer can become reliant if too much support is given
- causes bad habits if guidance interfers with the feel of the skill
- demotivating if the performer can’t complete the skill by themselves
