Can you match which cognitive skills are needed for excellence in all sports? For example, in the game of horseshoes, hand-eye coordination and mental focus are critical to a successful game. How about swimming, rowing or tennis?
Sports | Skills | |
Hockey
Horseshoes Racquetball Tai Chi Rowing Hiking Sailing Snooker/Pool Basketball Archery |
Anticipation | |
Depth perception | ||
Concentration | ||
Strategic team work | ||
Visuo-spatial exploration | ||
Focused attention | ||
Visuo-spatial perception | ||
Resisting interferences | ||
Planning/strategic skills | ||
Visual trajectory analysis | ||
Team management | ||
Visuo-spatial awareness | ||
Motion control | ||
Environment analysis | ||
Team coordination | ||
Reaction speed | ||
Eye-hand coordination | ||
Focus |
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