feedback

• what is feedback?

  • define: information the athlete receies about their performance
  • it is used to:
  • identify errors
  • allows modification
  • reinforces learning
  • provides motivation
• what are the types of feedback?

  • intrinsic - internal sources
  • augmented - external sources
• what is intrinsic feedback?

  • more developed in associative + autonomous learners
  • visual:
  • performer can SEE where the ball landed (specific)
  • auditory:
  • hear the SOUND made by the ball hitting the racquet
  • proprioceptors:
  • provide feedback on BODY POSITION
  • touch
  • TACTILE SENTENCES - feel the grip on the racquet
• what is augmented feedback?

  • formal setting with coach
  • divided into two types:
  • knowledge of results - information about OUTCOME of the task
  • knowledge of performance - information about EXECUTION of the task (technique)
• how does frequency of feedback change according to the different stages of learning?

  • at early stage of learning need to provide feedback more frequently
  • as they progress, reduce frequency of feedback as they are able to self analyse to identify and correct their own errors