-Feedback is an integral component of learning.
Feedback is used to:
-Reinforce a successful performance or movement skill
-Remove errors
-Motivate the athlete
Giving constructive feedback is an essential skill for any coach; it is the process for relaying the effects of the performance for the individual’s benefit and learning. Without feedback it would be difficult for an athlete to progress and reach their potential. The purpose of giving feedback is to reinforce positive performance and improve performance in the future. There are various types of feedback, these include;
Intrinsic feedback
-information received by an athlete from the senses about how a movement skill is being performed
-Intrinsic feedback helps the athlete develop a kinaesthetic sense of ‘feel’ for the movement through muscles, joints and balance.
Extrinsic feedback
-Also known as augmented feedback. This type of feedback comes from outside sources such as coaches, team-mates, crowd and parents. There are two categories in extrinsic feedback:
1. Knowledge of Performance (KP)
Information about the technique and performance, focused on the success of the performance. An example of this is the analysis of the throwing technique used in a javelin throw.
2. Knowledge of Results (KR)
Information regarding the result of the performance. An example of this is the distance of the javelin throw.
3. Current feedback
Concurrent feedback occurs while the skill is being performed. An example of this is an athlete performing a somersault. The brain receives information and processes it so that if over or under rotation is occurring in flight, the athlete can make the necessary adjustment so they still land of their feet.
4. Delayed feedback
Delayed feedback occurs after the skill has been performed. An example of this is putting in golf. The feedback is not received until after the ball has either gone in or missed the hole.
Feedback during competition
When