Sport And Exercise Psychology: A Critical Introduction

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  • In the fourth section of the chapter, we explored the question of why athletes lose their
    concentration so easily.

  • The fifth section reviewed various practical exercises and psychological techniques that
    are purported to enhance concentration skills in athletes.

  • The sixth section outlined some unresolved issues concerning attentional processes in
    sport performers and also indicated some potentially fruitful new directions for
    research in this field.


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