ACA Teaching & Coaching Methods 2

Question 1

When using the EDGE teaching framework, what does the 'G' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Guide

Answer

EDGE stands for Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable — a structured progression used in ACA instruction.

Question 2

A student consistently over-rotates during a forward stroke. Which feedback approach is MOST effective for an ACA instructor?

Accepted Answer

Ask the student what they felt during the stroke before offering a cue

Answer

Asking the student what they felt encourages kinesthetic awareness and self-discovery, which leads to deeper skill retention.

Question 3

Which learning style benefits most from a 'feel it first' approach before receiving verbal instruction?

Accepted Answer

Kinesthetic learner

Answer

Kinesthetic learners gain understanding through physical experience and benefit from attempting a skill before receiving detailed verbal cues.

Question 4

During a pool session, a beginner panics after capsizing. What is the instructor's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Reassure the student and ensure physical safety first

Answer

Safety and emotional well-being must be secured before any further skill instruction can take place.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a 'discovery question' in ACA paddling instruction?

Accepted Answer

To guide students toward discovering answers through their own experience

Answer

Discovery questions prompt students to reflect on what they felt or observed, supporting self-directed learning rather than passive reception.

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