Mental Skill: Attention Regulation

04/01/2023

What are your tips to focus on the task?

Attention regulation can influence your emotional regulation, concentration, and performance outcome.

This video will introduce the key elements of attention regulation from sport and performance psychology.


References

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Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. (2019). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (7th ed.).



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