Motor Learning & Coaching

Question 1

Purpose of feedback?

Answer 1

Feedback is designed to provide information and reinforcement as well as motivation

Question 2

Intrinsic feedback

Answer 2

Sensory information that is a natural part of performing the skill
E.g seeing a gold ball go in cup

Question 3

Extrinsic feedback

Answer 3

Information additional to intrinsic

Eg coach directing player to raise club higher in backswing

Question 4

Difference between terminal and concurrent feedback and why is the timing of feedback important?

Answer 4

Terminal is feedback provided after the performance while concurrent feedback is provided during the performance. Timing is important as it has a significant impact on improving motor learning and performance.

Question 5

What type of feedback is more effective for a cognitive learner?

Answer 5

Extrinsic, immediate, terminal, verbal feedback is best for a cognitive learner. They require verbal instruction as soon as they make mistakes in skill performance.

Delay and non verbal may negatively impact learning as cognitive learners are unable to accurately evaluate their own learning.

Question 6

List factors which affect approach to coaching, describe and apply how factors would affect your approach to an u13 cricket team, examples

Answer 6

FITLAS

Fitness
-Appropriate skill and fitness need to be met in order to avoid concentration loss and skill development
eg 16 state team doing shuttle runs followed by stump throw downs compared to 13 local team doing light jogging then basic fielding prac

Injury
-need to be aware of possible injuries to players or in going injuries that need to be managed. Prevent further.
Eg

Type of Activity

Level of Competition

Age

Skill level