4.6. Feedback

Question 1

functions of feedback

Answer 1

motivate - success/failure can be motivational
reinforce - strengthen/weaken SR bond
inform - strengths/weaknesses

Question 2

feedback is most effective when …

Answer 2

accurate
concise
immediate
easily understood
truthful

Question 3

intrinsic feedback

Answer 3

comes from your senses when performing (kinaesthesis)

eg. feeling balanced during a jump in gymnastics

Question 4

extrinsic feedback

Answer 4

comes from external sources

eg. coach, video

Question 5

types of extrinsic feedback

Answer 5

positive
negative
knowledge of results
knowledge of performance
concurrent
terminal

Question 6

positive feedback

Answer 6

reinforces what was done correctly to encourage repetition

eg. ‘well done sticking the landing, your balance has improved’

Question 7

negative feedback

Answer 7

highlights mistakes (constructive criticism) & areas for improvement

eg. ‘you’re losing your shape, try to stay tucked for longer to have a faster rotation’

Question 8

knowledge of results

Answer 8

focuses on outcome, facts & figures

eg. ‘you scored 8/10 free throws’

Question 9

knowledge of performance

Answer 9

focuses on quality of movement, regardless of outcome

eg. ‘your follow-through on the shot was too short’

Question 10

concurrent feedback

Answer 10

given during a performance

eg. ‘keep your legs straight’

Question 11

terminal feedback

Answer 11

given at end of performance

eg. ‘next time straighten your arms’