Mental factors
There are various mental factors that can impact on a performance. Anything, which affects the cognitive thoughts of a performer, would come under the mental factor.
Concentration
During a dance routine being able to remain fully focused will impact a performance positively as the performer will be able to concentrate on the correct timings and link movements.
This allows the performer to stay in time if they are dancing with a group and also shows a smooth transition from motif to motif, making the routine look professional.
Decision-making
Making the correct decisions during a game of netball will allow the performer to:
- select the correct type of pass
- make the decision on when to make the pass
This will impact the performer’s performance positively by allowing them to make accurate, well-timed passes that will result in their team have an attacking option at goal.
Question
What positive impact could concentration have on a football performance?
Good concentration during a football performance will allow a player to focus both in attack and defence.
By concentrating on their role within the game, they can help their team during attacking options, which may result in a chance at goal.
Question
What negative impact would incorrect decisions have on a squash performance?
Making poor decisions in squash can ultimately lead to the performer losing points and potential games.
If the performer is unable to make the correct decision of shot the performer may not be able to exploit any mistakes that their opponents make and take the opportunity to make a winning shot.
