Intercorporeal Biofeedback for Movement Learning

Abstract

Technology-supported movement learning has received increased attention in HCI. Previous design research has mostly focused on individual experiences, even though the social and situated context is essential to movement learning practices. Based on the experiences from two design projects in the fitness domain featuring open-ended biofeedback artefacts, we propose Intercorporeal Biofeedback as a strong concept to support the design and use of biofeedback in such practices. We ground the concept in situated movement learning theory, phenomenology of social cognition, and HCI work on biofeedback. We articulate four key characteristics of intercorporeal biofeedback: it provides participants with a shared frame of reference, upon which they engage in fluid meaning allocation and use it to guide attention and action, becoming an interactional resource. Intercorporeal biofeedback can serve to guide future design work for situated, social movement practices.