Who typically controls augmented feedback?

• A. The learner
• B. The facility manager
• C. The equipment manufacturer
• D. The coach or teacher

Answer: (D)

Augmented feedback is the external information about performance that a learner receives, such as a coach’s comments, video analysis, or device readouts. In a coaching setting, the person guiding the practice typically controls this feedback because they design the session, decide what to emphasize, and determine when and how to deliver it. They choose the type of feedback—whether it’s knowledge of results (outcome) or knowledge of performance (how the movement was executed)—and tailor its frequency and timing to support learning without overloading the learner. While a learner can seek feedback or use tools that provide data, the coach or teacher is the one who usually administers and manages augmented feedback. The facility manager and equipment manufacturer don’t typically control the ongoing feedback during instruction, and although the learner can reflect and request input, the primary control rests with the coach in most training contexts.