Guidance And Feedback On Performance Flashcards
What are the four types of guidance
Visual
Verbal
Manual
Mechanical
What is visual guidance
Coach demonstrate the skill to the learner. Visual aids are used such as a video pictures or diagrams.
E.g. a coach demonstrating the parts of a triple jump
What is verbal guidance
Coach gives verbal instructions of coaching, tactics or strategies
What is manual guidance
Coach physically manipulates the learners body through the correct movement pattern
E.g. a teacher/coach supporting a handstand
What is mechanical guidance
Coaching uses equipment to aid learning
E.g. using a swimming float or a rig in trampolining
What are the advantages of visual guidance
Provides mental image
Shows what the skills of look like
Supports verbal instruction
What are the advantages of verbal guidance
Works well with visual guidance
Can give detailed feedback
Simple coaching points used for beginners
What are the advantages of manual guidance
Can help build confidence
Support for dangerous skills
What’s the advantages of mechanical guidance
Can help build confidence
Support for dangerous skills
Helps break down the skill
What are the disadvantages of visual guidance
Learner can lose motivation if the skill is too difficult
Needs to be an accurate demonstration, otherwise learning will not take place and the learner will not be able to replicate
What are the disadvantages of verbal guidance
Can be too much information for beginners
Can be boring
Does not work well with complex skills
What are the disadvantages of manual guidance
Learner can become reliant on support
Learner might not like the close contact
What are the disadvantages of mechanical guidance
Learner can become reliant on aid
Learner does not get a feel for the skill and can be demotivated
What are the types of feedback
4
Intrinsic feedback
Extrinsic feedback
Concurrent feedback
Terminal feedback
What is intrinsic feedback
Feedback the performer gives themselves
Self motivating
Tells the performer for skill felt right
What is extrinsic feedback
Feedback given by teacher/coach/fans
Rewarding to the individual
What is concurrent feedback
Information provided to the athlete during the performance
Can you be used to alter performance whilst active
What is terminal Feedback
Information provided to the athlete before or after the performance
Can help the athlete evaluate overall performance
What are the benefits of psychological warm-ups
Helps enough we get into a positive mindset
Help the athlete focus
Helps an athlete relax
What are the reasons why mental rehearsal is beneficial
It is an essential method to control emotions and mental state before competition
Helps the Athlete focus on what he/she is trying to chief
Can be useful method to help individuals manage feelings, control the level of excitement, manage stress and achieve the correct levels of confidence and motivation
What are the method used to prepare mentally for sports performance
Positive self talk: e.g. an individual before undertaking a long jump might simply say to themselves “I can” or “I will”
Using imagery: performer visualises in his/her mind, the perfect performance or predetermined routine, strategies or techniques
What are the benefits of mental rehearsal
Helps and individual to control emotions/feelings/arousal
Assists in individual making the correct decisions
Enables an individual to reduce stress levels and maintain focus
individual can then make more logical/common decisions
Allows a performer to cope better with stress/anxiety/focus/distraction
Can develop confidence
Can also raise motivation
