Research byte: The role of attentional control (AC) and working memory in sports performance: A review of recent literature

 The ever growing body of research re the importance of the construct of attentional control (AC) in all kinds of human performance is, IMHO, one of the most important findings in cognitive psychology during the past few years.  In my opinion, improving AC may be one of the key's to effective brain training/fitness programs.  Also, differences in the AC of individuals has important implications for understanding differences in cognitive functioning.   Journal of Applied Research in Memory and CognitionAvailable online 10 June 2016In Press, Corrected Proof — Note to users Target ArticleWorking Memory, Attentional Control, and Expertise in Sports: A Review of Current Literature and Directions for Future ResearchPhilip Furleya, , Greg Woodb Show moreChoose an option to locate/access this article:doi:10.1016/j.jarmac.2016.05.001Get rights and contentThe aim of the present review was to investigate the theoretical framework of working memory as it relates to the control of attention in sport and thereby apply cognitive psychological theory to sports, but also use the sports domain to advance cognitive theory. We first introduce dual-process theories as an overarching framework for attention-related research in sports. Then a central mechanism is highlighted how working memory is involved in the control of attention in sports by reviewing research demonstrating that the activated contents in work...
Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) - Category: Neuroscience Tags: AC attentional control brain fitness brain training Gwm sports working memory Source Type: blogs