University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
PSY 409 | Advanced Sport Psychology
Academic year:

2023
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266

Pages:

2
Author:

Jithin J I

UNDERSTANDING ATTENTION IN SPORTS I. Introduction Mechanisms   SELECTIVE to Attentional The Role of Attention: Supporting human perception by selecting relevant sensory inputs. Efficient Control: Managing actions and thought processes through attention. Attention theories and models aid in explanation and prediction.  The Practical Significance of Theory: Implementing a goaloriented approach in sports practice.  Theoretical Foundation: The practical utility of well-founded theories. IV. Four Sub-Processes of Attention  Visual Attention: A higher cognitive skill distinct from basic visual processes.  Selective Attention: Focusing processing capacity on specific locations or events.  Influences on Attention: Stress, working memory, competitionoriented selection, and intelligence.  Orienting of Attention: Shifting attention as needed.  Divided Attention: Managing multiple tasks simultaneously.  Sustained Attention: Maintaining attention over extended periods. II. Superior Attentional Performance in Professional Athletes    Research Demonstrating attentional skills professional athletes. Comparative Professional vs. Experienced Athletes. Findings: advanced among Sport Phenomena: Selective Most Researched Sub-Process: Investigated extensively in sport sciences.  Significance in Sport Tasks: The importance of selective processing in various sport activities.  Methodological Approaches: Multiple research methods to study selective attention. Implications: Enhanced attention contributing to sports excellence. Understanding Psychological Exploration:  Studies: Less III. Importance of Attention Theories and Models  V. Detailed Attention VI. Gaze Behavior of Experts  Understanding Athletes' Abilities: Analyzing how experts scan their environment.  Information-Rich Areas: Visual features that aid anticipation and reaction.  Tennis Example: Focusing on the opponent's arm and upper body for ball trajectory prediction. VII. Manipulation Attention of Selective  Laboratory Training Programs: Systematic manipulation of attention in video-based and realworld interventions.  Drawing Attention: Utilizing visual or verbal cues to highlight information-rich areas.  Learning Strategies: Incorporating conscious, unconscious, and selfdiscovery techniques to facilitate skill acquisition. VIII. Conclusion  The Crucial Role of Selective Attention: Essential in sports for efficient task execution.  Research Contributions: Advancements in understanding attentional processes in sports.  Practical Applications: Utilizing knowledge of selective attention to enhance sports performance and training strategies.