What is intrinsic feedback?

Intrinsic feedback refers to the internal sensations and perceptions an individual experiences during and after performing a task. This can include an athlete's own awareness of their performance, such as how their body feels while executing a skill or how successful they believe they were in achieving a particular movement. This type of feedback is essential for skill development, as it helps the performer assess their own strengths and weaknesses without relying on external input.

For instance, when a basketball player takes a shot and immediately feels they have executed it well or poorly—based on their body mechanics and visual perspective of the basket—that sensation or realization constitutes intrinsic feedback. This self-assessment is crucial for making adjustments and improving performance over time.

Other forms of feedback, such as that provided by a coach or external observers, are categorized differently and do not involve the personal, internal evaluations that define intrinsic feedback. Emotional responses, while relevant to performance, do not encapsulate the physical and sensory integration involved in intrinsic feedback.