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Presentation
An Evaluation of Internal and External Foci of Attention on Motor Skill Performance
2014 NCHC Conference (2014)
  • C. McCrury
  • Wycliffe W Njororai Simiyu, University of Texas at Tyler
Abstract
This project evaluates the quantitative differences in motor skill performance when an internal focus of attention is adopted versus an external focus. Understanding the impact of attention direction can be valuable in occupations such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and coaching where motor skills are taught or practiced.
Keywords
  • Evaluation,
  • Internal,
  • External,
  • Foci,
  • Attention,
  • Motor Skills Performance
Publication Date
November, 2014
Location
Denver, CO.: National Collegiate Honors Council
Citation Information
C. McCrury and Wycliffe W Njororai Simiyu. "An Evaluation of Internal and External Foci of Attention on Motor Skill Performance" 2014 NCHC Conference (2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/wycliffe-njororaisimiyu/106/