Feedback: Practice Questions

A rugby coach gives a player a list of their successful tackle statistics immediately after a match. According to the classification of feedback, what type of feedback is the coach providing?

A coach provides a sprinter with their 100m race time immediately after the finish. How would this feedback be classified, and what is its primary focus?

A coach provides a gymnast with a video analysis of their vault, highlighting the specific technical errors in their body position during flight. Which combination of feedback types is being used?

An elite marathon runner feels the 'burn' in their muscles and adjusts their pace accordingly without any external input. How would this feedback be best described?

An elite triple jumper relies heavily on Knowledge of Performance (KP) during training. Evaluate the benefit of this feedback type for a performer in the autonomous stage.

A sprinter receives a breakdown of their reaction time and split speeds immediately after a race. Classify this type of feedback as either knowledge of results or knowledge of performance, providing a justification for your choice.

A coach provides a gymnast with specific details on the trajectory of their flight during a vault. Classify this type of feedback and evaluate why its negative application might be more beneficial for an autonomous performer than a cognitive performer.

Effective feedback is essential for skill development.

(a) Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic feedback.
(b) Explain why Knowledge of Results (KR) is often more beneficial for a beginner, while Knowledge of Performance (KP) is more suited to an elite athlete.
(c) Identify one risk of a performer becoming overly dependent on extrinsic feedback.