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Ch 8: Focus

Goal: Improve performance by effectively applying focusing skills

Objectives:
• Explain what is meant by “focus” in sport psychology terms
• Demonstrate improved focusing skills as a result of daily practice
• Improve performance by effectively applying focusing techniques in a performance context

Activity 8.1 Focus Test
Activity 8.2 Focus Exercises
Worksheet 8.1 Focus Log

Check out the online Focus Test in the Student Zone section of this website.

FSN has an interesting series called "Sport Science." They have a few video clips from the show on their website:Clips From Sport Science Check out the clip about distraction and free throw shooting. It is great. And also a possible in-class activity.