What type of feedback is considered positive and specific in physical education?

The correct choice emphasizes the importance of providing feedback that is both positive and specific. Positive feedback acknowledges and reinforces a student’s effort or success, while specificity helps the student understand exactly what they did correctly and how to replicate that success in the future.

In this case, the feedback "Nice kick; you contacted the ball with the inside of your foot" clearly identifies the action that was performed well and provides insight into the technique that was executed correctly. This kind of feedback not only praises the student but also reinforces the biomechanics of the task, giving them a concrete understanding of what to continue doing in future efforts.

Providing generic praise like “Good job” or “Keep it up” lacks the detail needed for students to understand what they specifically did well, making it harder for them to duplicate their success. Similarly, the feedback of “You need improvement” does not offer any positivity and does not guide the student towards specific behaviors they can modify or refine. Overall, specific feedback is most effective in enhancing skill acquisition and fostering a positive learning environment in physical education.