The Impact Of Embodied Cognition On Sport Psychology

THE IMPACT OF EMBODIED COGNITION ON SPORT PSYCHOLOGY Part 1: Expanding the Boundaries of Embodied Cognition Embracing Realized Movements  Embodied cognition in sport psychology applies to realized movements.  Goes   beyond   mere   theoretical   constructs,   impacting   athletes'   careers   anddecisions. Sensorimotor Learning in Sports  Sensorimotor theory  of  perceptual  experience: We perceive  the  world  throughsensorimotor contingencies.  Key question: How do sensory changes during movement affect skill learning? Key Questions for Sport Psychology  Embodied   cognition   research   should   address   specific   questions   in   sportpsychology.  The focus is on how embodied cognition research can drive changes in sportpsychology. Part 2: Specifying Embodied Cognition Effects Conditions for Effects  When and in what tasks can embodied cognition effects be expected?  Examining sensorimotor differences between individuals.  Investigating online (simultaneous) and offline (time lag) effects. Movement and Cognitive Performance  Research   should   explore   how   mental   training   in   sports   affects   movementaccuracy.  Motor training's effects on mental imagery accuracy. Variations in Movement and Cognition  Differentiating effects of movement intensity on cognitive processes.  Analyzing   factors   influencing   specific   effects   of   movements   on   cognitivefunctions, including age-related effects.

Part 3: Quantifying Embodied Cognition Effects Describing Complex Behavior  Complex sports behavior involves rapid decision-making.  How can sensorimotor information influence movement selection? Sensorimotor Processes in Sport Psychology  Recognizing that sensorimotor processes can explain complex sports behaviors.  Quantifying  the   relationships between   sensorimotor components  and  cognitiveprocesses. Part 4: The Relevance of Embodied Cognition in Sport Psychology Expanding Theoretical Approaches  Common   coding,   internal   model,   or   simulation  theories   in  embodied   cognitioncan explain sensorimotor action in sport psychology.  Potential for a stronger connection between theoretical approaches in both fields. Unresolved Phenomena  Incorporating   embodied   cognition   to   explain   unresolved   phenomena,   such   aschoking under pressure.  Yips phenomenon in golf as an example of behavioral errors from an embodiedcognition perspective. Future Integration  Sport psychology should work toward integrating embodied cognition research.  Opportunities for rich experimentation and cooperation between basic researchand application.