2. Focus: Define as the central point of
one’s attention
Attention: simply what an individual is
observing
Concentration: The ability to perform
with a clear and present focus.
3. Definition
According to William james (1890)
Attention is taken possession by
mind, in clear and vivid form, of one
out of what seems several
simultaneously possible objects of
thought.(focus on internal as well
as external thought)
6. Principals of Attention
1.Concentration reacquires mental
effort.
2.One can focus only one thought
at a time.
3.Athlete are focused when they
concentrate an actions that are
specific, relevant and under their
control.
7. Principals of Attention
4.Anxity disrupts concentration
by inducing negative self
evaluation.
5.Their is no difference
between what athletes is
thinking and doing.
13. LIMITED INFORMATION
PROCESSING CAPACITY
Depends on individualsDepends on individuals
Every individual hasEvery individual has
different capacitydifferent capacity
14. ATTENTION
NARROWING/FIXING
Fixing of attention byFixing of attention by
selecting appropriateselecting appropriate
choice and delete thechoice and delete the
irrelevantirrelevant
15. Factors that affect Attention
Narrowing/Fixing
Cue Utilization: Relevant
Arousal: It may be low, optimum or
High
Destructibility: Losses of attention
Peripheral scanning : Judgment
Attention flexibility: Rapid Decision
Cognitive interference: To think
16. Zone and Flow
ZoneZone: Fit and skill full to play (Fit both: Fit and skill full to play (Fit both
mentally and physically). Consistency inmentally and physically). Consistency in
performanceperformance
Flow: Not for the sake of earnings, justFlow: Not for the sake of earnings, just
for enjoymentfor enjoyment
17. MEASURING ATTENTIONAL
FOCUS
Measurement by coach or selectiveMeasurement by coach or selective
committeecommittee
1.Behavioral assessment of attention is
made (Body language)
2.Level of arousal increases the individual
attention focus narrowing and measuring
3.Self report method/Case history
19. 1. Changing of negative thought by
positive one.
2. Internal attention.
3. Focus thoughts on performance and to
achieve goal.
4. Avoid time wasting.
Steps of Self Talks
20. Associative Style: Internal focus on
performance
Dissociative Style: External focus on
performance (Environmental)
ASSOCAITED VS DESOCIATED
STYLE OF CONCENTRATION