Discuss the role of feedback in the learning of skills Feedback is the return of information which has been brought about by the result of a process or activity

Discuss the role of feedback in the learning of skills Feedback is the return of information which has been brought about by the result of a process or activity, the aim of it is to maintain or to control this process which in this context refers to a physical activity. In a physical activity, for a movement to progress the athlete needs to be aware of the effectiveness of their performance the athlete receive this information through the form of feedback. There are three loops to this feedback process:- Exteroceptive is feedback which comes from the performer's observation of their performance i.e. in a free kick the ball may not travel to where the performer had hoped, by gaining feedback the athlete is able to identify the problem and correct it. Alternatively the athlete can receive feedback in this way when watching a video of their performance, this allows the athlete to analyse their own performance i.e. to identify whether it is aesthetically pleasing, how the skill could be improved etc. This feedback can also come from other people, specifically coaches who can suggest methods to improve or maintain a skill from what they see. Proprioceptive is the feedback which is provided by the receptors found in muscles and tendons called proprioceptors and the balance sensors which provide information on how a movement 'feels.' When an athlete becomes familiar with a

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