Moran, Aidan P.
The Psychology of Concentration in Sport Performers : A Cognitive Analysis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780863774447
- author:
- Moran, Aidan P.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Psychology Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 317
- Genre:
- Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Psychology of Concentration in Sport Performers: A Cognitive Analysis by Aidan P. Moran Understanding concentration in sport is crucial for success, yet its nature and mechanisms remain unclear. This book explores the attentional processes of athletes through a theoretical framework derived from contemporary cognitive psychology. Moran, an expert in the field, examines the psychological techniques used to enhance concentration, such as visualization, and argues that research on the mental side of athletic performance offers exciting possibilities for collaboration between sport psychology and cognitive science. By applying cognitive principles to the study of sport, Moran sheds light on the complex relationships between attention, expertise, and emotional influences on skilled performance.
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