FACTORS AFFECTING CONCENTRATION

Factors Affecting Concentration



Factors Affecting Concentration

Introduction

Concentration is ability to focus mental effort on the task at hand while ignoring distractions. Concentration can affect the participant in that if it is a sport which requires Concentration they will be more successful (Weinberg and Gould, 2007). Factors that effect Concentration are as follows:

Discussion

Athlete's minds are focused optimally when there is no difference between what they are thinking about and what they are doing. This happens when they concentrate on actions that are specific, relevant and under their own control. Athletes tend lose their Concentration when their mental spotlight “shines” ...