Session Feedback

Post-Session Feedback Form

This feedback system provides valuable insights into participant experiences, allowing for program refinement and personalization.

Implementation Options

The session feedback can be collected through:

  1. Digital Form: Quick online survey completed immediately after sessions
  2. Verbal Check-In: Structured end-of-session questions
  3. Written Card: Brief paper form for those without digital access
  4. Visual Scale: Simplified version using visual indicators for younger participants

Core Questions (Digital/Written Format)

Session Experience

  1. Overall, how would you rate today’s session?

    • 5 - Excellent
    • 4 - Very Good
    • 3 - Good
    • 2 - Fair
    • 1 - Poor

  2. How appropriate was the difficulty level for you?

    • 5 - Perfect level of challenge
    • 4 - Slightly challenging but manageable
    • 3 - Moderate (neither too easy nor too hard)
    • 2 - Slightly too easy
    • 1 - Much too easy OR much too difficult

  3. How clear were the instructions for exercises?

    • 5 - Extremely clear
    • 4 - Very clear
    • 3 - Moderately clear
    • 2 - Somewhat unclear
    • 1 - Very unclear

  4. How supported did you feel during the session?

    • 5 - Extremely supported
    • 4 - Very supported
    • 3 - Moderately supported
    • 2 - Somewhat unsupported
    • 1 - Not at all supported

Physical Response

  1. How did your body feel during the exercises? (Select all that apply)

    • Strong
    • Capable
    • Challenged
    • Uncomfortable
    • Painful
    • Tired
    • Energized
    • Other: ________

  2. Did you experience any discomfort that concerned you?

    • No
    • Yes (please specify where and type of discomfort): ________

Emotional Response

  1. How did you feel emotionally BEFORE the session?

    • 5 - Very positive
    • 4 - Somewhat positive
    • 3 - Neutral
    • 2 - Somewhat negative
    • 1 - Very negative

  2. How do you feel emotionally NOW, after the session?

    • 5 - Very positive
    • 4 - Somewhat positive
    • 3 - Neutral
    • 2 - Somewhat negative
    • 1 - Very negative

  3. What emotions did you experience during the session? (Select all that apply)

    • Enjoyment
    • Pride
    • Confidence
    • Frustration
    • Anxiety
    • Boredom
    • Accomplishment
    • Other: ________

Open-Ended Questions

  1. What did you enjoy most about today’s session? (text field)

  2. Was there anything about today’s session you would change? (text field)

  3. Is there anything specific you’d like to focus on in future sessions? (text field)

  4. Any other comments or suggestions? (text field)

Simplified Verbal Format (End of Session)

For quick verbal check-ins at the end of sessions:

  1. “Thumbs up, middle, or down - how was today’s session for you?”

  2. “What’s one thing from today’s session that you enjoyed or felt good about?”

  3. “Was there anything that didn’t work well for you today?”

  4. “Is there something specific you’d like to try in our next session?”

Visual Feedback Option

For simplified feedback, especially useful for younger participants or when time is limited:

Emotion Scale: Participants select which face best represents how they felt during the session:

  • 😀 Very Happy
  • 🙂 Happy
  • 😐 Neutral
  • 🙁 Unhappy
  • 😟 Very Unhappy

Challenge Scale: Participants indicate difficulty level using visual hand positions:

  • Hand high above head: Too challenging
  • Hand at eye level: Perfect challenge
  • Hand at chest level: Moderately challenging
  • Hand at waist level: Slightly challenging
  • Hand at knee level: Too easy

Feedback Collection Schedule

  • Every Session: Quick 1-minute verbal or visual check
  • Weekly: Brief digital form (core questions only)
  • Monthly: Comprehensive feedback (all questions)
  • End of Phase: In-depth reflection on entire phase

Using the Feedback

Immediate Application

  • Address any safety concerns or discomfort before the next session
  • Make note of individual preferences and challenges
  • Adjust difficulty levels based on consistent feedback

Trend Analysis

  • Track changes in satisfaction over time
  • Identify consistently challenging or enjoyable exercises
  • Monitor emotional responses throughout the program

Program Refinement

  • Modify session content based on collected feedback
  • Adapt teaching methods to address clarity concerns
  • Develop new approaches for commonly difficult elements

Individual Adaptations

  • Create personalized modifications based on individual feedback
  • Address specific areas of interest or concern
  • Celebrate individual progress noted in feedback

Feedback Integration Process

  1. Review: Examine feedback promptly after collection
  2. Categorize: Sort into themes (physical challenges, emotional responses, etc.)
  3. Prioritize: Address safety concerns first, then engagement issues
  4. Action Plan: Develop specific modifications based on feedback
  5. Implement: Apply changes in subsequent sessions
  6. Follow Up: Check whether changes addressed the original feedback
  7. Document: Record adaptations and outcomes for program development

Remember that feedback is most valuable when participants feel safe providing honest responses without judgment. Create an atmosphere where all feedback is welcomed as an opportunity for program improvement.