[HTML][HTML] Every story has two sides: evaluating information processing and ecological dynamics perspectives of focus of attention in skill acquisition
Directing our focus of attention appropriately during task execution can benefit outcome
performance, cognitive efficiency, and physiological efficiency. For instance, individuals may …
performance, cognitive efficiency, and physiological efficiency. For instance, individuals may …
The use of a holistic focus of attention to improve standing long jump performance among NCAA track and field athletes
Research on attentional focus has consistently shown that an external focus (EF) is superior
to an internal focus (IF) for performance with novice performers or learners. When examining …
to an internal focus (IF) for performance with novice performers or learners. When examining …
Comparisons of different focuses of attention on children's learning and performance: a systematic review
ABSTRACT A growing body of investigation has suggested the benefits of an external focus
of attention on the performance and learning of motor skills in adults and the elderly. This …
of attention on the performance and learning of motor skills in adults and the elderly. This …
Adopting a holistic focus of attention promotes adherence and improves performance in college track and field athletes
TA Zhuravleva, CA Aiken - Human movement science, 2023 - Elsevier
Research on novices suggests that an external focus improves performance over an internal
focus. For experienced performers the results on attentional focus have been mixed …
focus. For experienced performers the results on attentional focus have been mixed …
Effects of self-controlled practice and focus of attention on free throw accuracy: Exploring optimal theory among skilled basketball players
M Shooli, E Saemi, NS Boushehri, M Seifourian… - Human Movement …, 2024 - Elsevier
Based on the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning (Wulf & Lewthwaite, 2016), optimal motor
performance and learning will occur through the influence of the two motivational factors of …
performance and learning will occur through the influence of the two motivational factors of …
Examining the effectiveness of focus of attention instructions on the learning of a badminton long serve in novice students: movement automaticity hypothesis
N Vafaeimanesh, R Abedanzadeh… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The superiority of an external focus of attention in motor performance and learning has been
confirmed in many studies. However, less research has been done on how well the focus of …
confirmed in many studies. However, less research has been done on how well the focus of …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of a visual illusion and self-controlled practice on motor learning in children at risk for developmental coordination disorder
Numerous efforts have been made to test the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning in healthy
children and adult populations. However, only a small number of studies have tested this …
children and adult populations. However, only a small number of studies have tested this …
An external focus promotes motor learning of an aiming task in individuals with hearing impairments
Z Samadi, R Abedanzadeh, E Norouzi… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Research has shown that external relative to internal focus (IF) instructions may improve
motor performance as well as cognitive function (eg, attentional stability and task‐focus) …
motor performance as well as cognitive function (eg, attentional stability and task‐focus) …
Do attentional focus cues affect the type or number of explicit rules? Proof of concepts of the self-invoking trigger or explicit knowledge hypotheses
Internal focus has been shown to be detrimental to performance by disrupting the motor
system, whereas external focus enhances performance by promoting automaticity. One …
system, whereas external focus enhances performance by promoting automaticity. One …
The effect of internal, external, and holistic focus of attention on standing long jump performance in novice and skilled karatekas
An important application for training instructions is found in directing one's attentional focus.
This direction can occur in different internal, external, or holistic forms. However, comparison …
This direction can occur in different internal, external, or holistic forms. However, comparison …