Which statement best differentiates intrinsic feedback from extrinsic feedback in swimming coaching?

• A. Intrinsic feedback arises from the swimmer’s senses (feel of water, body position); extrinsic feedback comes from the coach or equipment (verbal cues, video review, taps).
• B. Intrinsic feedback comes from the coach; extrinsic feedback comes from the swimmer.
• C. Both types come from video review only.
• D. Extrinsic feedback arises from the swimmer’s senses; intrinsic feedback comes from the coach.

Answer: (A)

Feedback in movement performance can be either intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic feedback is the information the swimmer perceives through their own senses during or after a movement—the feel of the water, body position, balance, propulsion, breathing rhythm. Extrinsic feedback comes from outside sources, such as a coach’s verbal cues, video playback, taps, or other external devices.

The best differentiator is that intrinsic feedback arises from the swimmer’s senses, while extrinsic feedback comes from the coach or equipment. This distinction matters because it shows what the swimmer can sense themselves versus what is provided externally to guide technique.

The other statements mix up the sources: feedback from the coach or from video review is extrinsic, not intrinsic; intrinsic feedback is not provided by the coach; and extrinsic feedback is not something the swimmer senses personally.