Page 19 - Reinforcement & Feedback Module

Positive / Negative Reward & Punishment
Behaviour or action increases due to reinforcement
Positive reward
Giving praise or recognition on good execution of a skill
Negative reward
Withdrawal of criticism that is frequent signalling approval of athlete action
Behaviour or action increases due to reinforcement
Positive punishment
Infrequent expression of dissatisfaction from a normally positive coach and in a manner that lets an athlete know that the criticism is valid and deserved
Negative punishment
Withdrawal of praise or recognition of effort when normally it would have occured. Athlete perceives coach as expressing dissatisfaction