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Types of guidance

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Overview

Visual, verbal, manual and mechanical guidance, their advantages and disadvantages, and how guidance should change as a performer improves.

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Key term

What is guidance in sport?

Key term

What is visual guidance?

Evaluation

What are the advantages and disadvantages of visual guidance?

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  1. 1

    What is guidance in sport?

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    Guidance is information given to help a performer learn or improve a skill. The four types are visual, verbal, manual and mechanical.

  2. 2

    What is visual guidance?

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    Visual guidance is information the performer sees, such as a demonstration or video. A coach might demonstrate a front crawl arm action.

  3. 3

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of visual guidance?

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    Visual guidance suits beginners because they can copy a clear picture of the skill. A poor or overly complex demonstration can confuse the learner.

  4. 4

    What is verbal guidance?

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    Verbal guidance is information the performer hears, such as instructions or coaching points. A coach might call out to keep the elbow high.

  5. 5

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of verbal guidance?

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    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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