OCR GCSE Physical Education J587
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Physical Training
Socio-Cultural Influences
Sports Psychology
Sports Psychology
Types of guidance
- 3 things to know
- J587/02
Overview
Visual, verbal, manual and mechanical guidance, their advantages and disadvantages, and how guidance should change as a performer improves.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
What is visual guidance?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of visual guidance?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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What is guidance in sport?
Model answer
Guidance is information given to help a performer learn or improve a skill. The four types are visual, verbal, manual and mechanical.
- 2
What is visual guidance?
Model answer
Visual guidance is information the performer sees, such as a demonstration or video. A coach might demonstrate a front crawl arm action.
- 3
What are the advantages and disadvantages of visual guidance?
Model answer
Visual guidance suits beginners because they can copy a clear picture of the skill. A poor or overly complex demonstration can confuse the learner.
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What is verbal guidance?
Model answer
Verbal guidance is information the performer hears, such as instructions or coaching points. A coach might call out to keep the elbow high.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of verbal guidance?
Model answer
Verbal guidance is quick and can be given during a performance. Too much information can overload a beginner, and it suits experienced performers better.
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What is manual guidance?
Model answer
Manual guidance is a coach physically moving the performer's body into the correct position. A golf coach might hold a beginner's hands to shape the grip.
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