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    Feedback types: positive, negative, extrinsic and intrinsic

    What Feedback types: positive, negative, extrinsic and intrinsic means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.

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    Feedback differs between the stages, shifting from external and positive to internal and negative as skill level increases.
    AQA · Principles and theories of learning and performance (study guide)

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