How would you use qualitative analysis to provide feedback to an athlete after a skill performance?

• A. Provide only numerical scores.
• B. Describe strengths, identify specific areas for improvement, use video or slow-motion to illustrate adjustments.
• C. Ignore strengths.
• D. Provide generic feedback without specifics.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is giving descriptive, actionable feedback that focuses on how the movement was performed, not just a score, and using visual cues to show how to improve. Qualitative feedback describes what the athlete did well and pinpoints specific parts of the technique or sequence that need adjustment, so the athlete knows exactly what to work on. Using video or slow-motion lets the learner see precise body positions, timings, and alignment, making adjustments concrete and easy to practice—you can highlight a moment of error, show the corrected position, and provide a clear cue to use in the next attempt. This approach supports motivation by acknowledging strengths while giving targeted guidance for improvement, and it translates into practical practice cues rather than vague judgments. Relying on numerical scores alone misses the technique details; focusing only on strengths isn’t enough to drive improvement; and generic feedback doesn’t give the athlete a clear path to adjust their performance.