Attentional control
What Attentional control means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
A performer's ability to direct and maintain focus on the most relevant information while ignoring distractions.
Directing attention towards relevant cues rather than distractions, guided by instructional statements.
Topics that use Attentional control
- Stress management (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Appraisal
- Arousal regulation
- Biofeedback
- Centering
- Explanation
- Familiar routine as a coping strategy
- Imagery
- Mental rehearsal
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