4.4 - Feedback

Question 1

What is feedback in general?

Answer 1

The information a performer receives about their performance

Question 2

What are the types of feedback?

Answer 2

Positive, Negative, Knowledge of results, Knowledge of performance, Extrinsic, Intrinsic

Question 3

What is positive feedback?

Answer 3

What was correct or good about your performance

Question 4

What are the positives of positive feedback?

Answer 4

It is motivational.
It makes the performer feel they had successful aspects to their performance.

Question 5

What are the negatives of positive feedback?

Answer 5

It can emphasise positive aspects too highly, suggesting the performance was better than it is.

Question 6

What is negative feedback?

Answer 6

What was incorrect or bad about the performance

Question 7

What are the positives of negative feedback?

Answer 7

It enables a coach to provide guidance on how a skill should be performed better.
It can help performers prioritise specific skills they need to improve

Question 8

What are the negatives of negative feedback?

Answer 8

It can become demoralising.
Too many negative comments can leave performers struggling on how to respond

Question 9

What is Knowledge of results?

Answer 9

Feedback on results which provide the performer about their placing in a tournament or the time it took them.

Question 10

What are the positives of Knowledge of results?

Answer 10

Gives the performer a quick measure of their success.

Question 11

What are the negatives of Knowledge of results?

Answer 11

Its demotivating for the other performers in situations where there can only be one winner

Question 12

What is Knowledge of performance?

Answer 12

Feedback on performance provides the performer with information about their general performance and technique more specifically.

Question 13

What are the positives of Knowledge of performance?

Answer 13

It can be detailed for experienced performers or focus on one of two aspects of the performance for beginners.

Question 14

What are the negatives of Knowledge of performance?

Answer 14

It can be challenging to break down a performance so details can be provided.

Question 15

What is extrinsic feedback?

Answer 15

Feedback received from an outside force

Question 16

What are the positives of extrinsic feedback?

Answer 16

Beginners need it to be made aware of and learn basic skills and techniques.
More experienced performers can be combine extrinsic and intrinsic feedback.

Question 17

What are the negatives of extrinsic feedback?

Answer 17

It can be difficult to get advice and help of a qualified coach, especially for beginners.

Question 18

What is intrinsic feedback?

Answer 18

Feedback received from within.

Question 19

What are the positives of intrinsic feedback?

Answer 19

Immediate adjustments can be made

Question 20

What are the negatives of intrinsic feedback?

Answer 20

It requires a high level of knowledge about a particular activity. Beginners wont have this knowledge.