week 10

Question 1

what are the different types of attention

Answer 1

• broad external
  -broad internal
• narrow external
• narrow internal

Question 2

what are some sources of distraction/ stress in sport

Answer 2

Spectators
Coaches
Teammates
Competitors
Officials
Ambient Noise
Environmental Conditions
Equipment
Organization
Internal/Personal

Question 3

what is the drive theory

Answer 3

As arousal level increases, performance increases

Question 4

what is inverted U hypothesis

Answer 4

Based on:
Individual (Zones of Optimal Functioning)
Task (Game/Environment Demands)

Question 5

how do you improve concentration

Answer 5

Figuring out what to focus on and maintaining the correct attentional focus during performance is not easy.
Strategies that may be helpful in improving one’s ability to concentrate during competition:
Focus on controllables vs. uncontrollables
Simulation training
Distraction drills
Concentration cues

Question 6

what has games based training been shown to improve

Answer 6

Increased power, agility, anaerobic capacity, aerobic power (VO2max) & skill (increased learning, decision making & tactical awareness)

Question 7

what has games based training been shown to not improve

Answer 7

Muscular Strength & Endurance

Some considerations: not individualized (some players may not get 	as many benefits), may be a good tool used in conjunction with 	traditional conditioning training, but the optimal combination of each 	is unknown in the overall picture of the most effective fitness training 	program for athletes