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Externally focused instructions specific to performance have shown to improve body mechanics (Gokeler et al., 2015; Welling, Benjaminse, Gokeler, & Otten, 2016). However, the effect of using an external focus instruction may have been... more
An external focus of attention is considered superior to an internal focus for learning and performance. However, findings specific to changing the task difficulty are inconsistent. The present study used a reciprocal aiming task to... more
Society has evolved to become inundated with multiple stimuli every few seconds. Studentathletes struggle with maintaining concentration for any short duration. This project serves as a psychological skills tool to utilize with sport... more
The superiority of using an external focus of attention for learning and performance benefits has been documented in distance running. However, there is limited research examining the actual attentional focus strategies adopted by... more
Emergence of proprioceptive training in industrial training facilities seems to reflect current effort of applying therapeutic concept of proprioceptive recovery to general training program. While it is encouraged to continue such... more
Body movements and gestures that accompany singing have become potent tools in the teaching and learning of singing. However, the underlying psychomotor mechanisms responsible for the enhancement of vocal technique through the use of... more
Emergence of proprioceptive training in industrial training facilities seems to reflect current efforts of emphasizing neuromuscular function and postural control in general training programs. While it is encouraged to continue such... more
Although multiple review studies have supported the superior effects of an external compared with internal focus, these reviews are based on performance outcomes. Currently, the literature lacks knowledge regarding the effects of... more
The external focus and internal focus effects on motor performance and skill acquisition have been extensively examined and reviewed in laboratory research. However, the use of attentional focus in the field has not been summarized.... more
Abstract The purpose of this research was to Study effect of task intensity on attention focus in during physical activity in male physical education students of Shahid Chamran university. The method of this research was semi... more
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the intrapersonal effects of anger suppression in negotiations. Specifically, we examined when and how anger suppression influences negotiation effectiveness, proposing that suppressing... more
Externally focused instructions specific to performance have shown to improve body mechanics (Gokeler et al., 2015; Welling, Benjaminse, Gokeler, & Otten, 2016). However, the effect of using an external focus instruction may have been... more
Background: An external focus of attention has been shown to be superior to adopting an internal focus of attention in a variety of motor skills. Purpose: To examine the efficacy of directing attention externally toward an imagined object... more
Background: An external focus of attention has been shown to be superior to adopting an internal focus of attention in a variety of motor skills. Purpose: To examine the efficacy of directing attention externally toward an imagined object... more
Contexts: Directing an individual's attention to the effect of the movements (external focus) has been shown to improve performance than directing attention to body movements (internal focus). However, the effect of attentional focus... more
The benefits of using an external focus relative to an internal focus for endurance activities are well documented. However, literature has revealed that internally focused instructions are predominantly adopted in the field, and existing... more
Contexts: Directing an individual's attention to the effect of the movements (external focus) has been shown to improve performance than directing attention to body movements (internal focus). However, the effect of attentional focus... more