What is prescriptive feedback?

• A. Provides suggestions to correct the error
• B. Simply indicates whether the performance was good or bad
• C. Records scores
• D. Demonstrates the movement again

Answer: (A)

Prescriptive feedback focuses on guiding improvement by offering concrete, actionable suggestions tied to the task. It goes beyond simply saying something was good or bad; it identifies the specific error and provides steps, cues, or strategies the learner can use to correct it and perform better next time. This helps close the gap between what was done and the target movement or skill you’re aiming for.

For example, in a throw, prescriptive feedback would specify adjustments like where to place the throwing hand, how to align the body, and the sequence of movement, plus a cue to implement—so the learner can directly apply the guidance. In contrast, just saying the throw was successful or not is evaluative, recording a score is administrative, and showing the movement again is a demonstration, not feedback that tells the learner how to improve. Prescriptive feedback combines clear diagnosis with precise corrective steps that the learner can act on immediately.