Intrinsic feedback is best described as information from where?

• A. From the performer's own sensory systems during or after movement
• B. From the coach or external source
• C. From equipment sensors
• D. From video analysis after performance

Answer: (A)

Intrinsic feedback comes from inside the body as you move or after you finish a movement. It’s information your own senses provide: proprioception from muscles and joints telling you where your limbs are and how they’re moving, kinesthetic feel of effort and timing, touch from the skin, and even what you see with your own eyes. This internal information helps you gauge accuracy, posture, balance, force, and timing, so you can adjust your technique without waiting for someone else to tell you what to fix. It contrasts with extrinsic feedback, which you get from outside sources like a coach, equipment sensors, or video analysis. Those outside inputs can guide learning, but they’re not coming from your own sensory experience. Intrinsic feedback is essential for developing self-awareness and the ability to correct movements during practice. For example, you might sense through proprioceptors that your knee isn’t fully extended during a jump, or you might visually notice that your landing is off, guiding immediate or future refinements.