Performance feedback in sport

• What is the purpose of feedback in sports?

  To inform performers about their performance
• What are the two main focuses of feedback?

  Knowledge of results and knowledge of performance
• What type of feedback is received during a skill?

  Continuous feedback
• What type of feedback is received after a performance?

  Terminal feedback
• What is intrinsic feedback?

  The physical feel of the movement performed
• What is extrinsic feedback?

  Feedback provided by external sources
• What does knowledge of results (KR) focus on?

  The outcome of the performance
• What does knowledge of performance (KP) focus on?

  The quality and pattern of the movement
• What is positive feedback?

  Feedback given after a successful outcome
• Who benefits most from positive feedback?

  Novices in their performance
• What is negative feedback?

  Feedback received when the movement is incorrect
• Who is most effective with negative feedback?

  Elite performers in their performance
• What are the links between different types of feedback?

  • Positive feedback is extrinsic.
  • Knowledge of performance can be intrinsic and continuous.
  • Knowledge of results is terminal and extrinsic.
• What is the role of a coach in feedback?

  To provide information about performance
• How can feedback be categorized?

  Into pairs such as intrinsic/extrinsic
• What is the significance of feedback in sports?

  It helps improve performance and skills
• What does feedback tell performers in sports?

  How well they performed or are performing
• What are the two types of feedback mentioned?

  Intrinsic and extrinsic feedback
• What type of feedback does a skier experience when feeling off-balance?

  Intrinsic feedback
• What type of feedback does a wheelchair basketball player receive during a game?

  Extrinsic feedback
• What does a golfer see at the end of the competition?

  His position
• What type of feedback does a netball shooter receive when the ball goes in the hoop?

  Terminal feedback
• What type of feedback is provided by the monitor on a rowing machine?

  Extrinsic feedback
• What does the monitor on a rowing machine show?

  Aspects of performance like speed
• What are the types of feedback in sports and their characteristics?

  • Intrinsic feedback: Self-assessment of performance
  • Extrinsic feedback: External sources like coaches or monitors
  • Continuous feedback: Ongoing information during performance
  • Terminal feedback: Information after performance
  • Knowledge of performance: Focus on technique
  • Knowledge of results: Focus on outcome