Kinaesthetic awareness

This helps a beginner experience how the movement feels, developing kinaesthetic awareness. Physical support can also reduce fear and help the learner attempt a movement that would otherwise be too difficult or dangerous. Any physical contact should be agreed and the performer should be comfortable with it.

This helps the learner experience the , developing kinaesthetic awareness. Manual guidance can also reduce fear and improve safety: a coach supporting a gymnast attempting a back somersault provides reassurance as well as physical assistance.