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- 1. RECAP In groups discuss the Cue Utilisation theory from last lesson
- 2. Attentional Styles By end of lesson you should be able to understand Nideffer’s 4 types of attentional styles Be able to like the 4 different styles to practical examples
- 3. Extension of concentration Except for being over and under aroused can you think of any other time our attention changes during a game? Adjustments in the perceptual field explain how attentional focus is maximised , however it doesn’t make it clear what happens when the Width of attention needs to change in response to varying situations in sport. Example: A squash player hitting a ball requires a narrow width of attention, then a footballer making a pass in open play.
- 4. Two Basic Attentional Dimensions Width (Board/ Narrow ) Board/Narrow represents an information continuum and refers to environmental cues Broad =Large number of cues e.g change environment in team game. Narrow =Small number or a single environmental cue to attend. Direction ( Internal / External) External means to focus attention on an external object e.g a ball Internal refers to inward feelings and thought. E.G mental rehearsal
- 5. Nideffer’s four attentional styles Broad / External External / Narrow Narrow / Internal Internal / Broad In groups think of a practical example for each attentional style ppg 254
- 6. Cont What happens to our attentional styles when the environment is changing? Where the environment is changing we may use all four attentional styles at different times The shift could happen in the preparation or the execution of the skill E.g taking a corner in football. The preparation will require a narrow-internal attention (mental rehearsal), while the execution requires an external- narrow attentional style.
- 7. Task Observe the short video of the sprinters What attentional style are the sprinters using? And how does this help with maximising performance?
- 8. HOMEWORK Create 3 spider diagrams on the topics goal setting,Concentration, Self efficacy