An approach to the concentration of attention in sport from the theory (Review)

Abstract

The concentration of attention constitutes a very important psychological variable for good human performance in any activity. In the field of sport, it plays a fundamental role, which is why it has become a psychological requirement, in all modalities. in recent years’coaches underestimate the psychological aspects. Hence, the general objective of this research is: To review the theoretical foundations related to the study of the concentration of attention in sport. Theoretical methods were used: analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive and document analysis. It was possible to determine and analyze theoretical conceptions that allow the interpretation of attention and concentration of attention as essential processes to successfully carry out a sporting activity, assuming the model on attentional styles of Nideffer (1976), but adding to its well-known classification of the attentional focuses the temporal factor of concentration.