Perceptual‐cognitive expertise in sport and its acquisition: Implications for applied cognitive psychology |
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| Authors: | A. Mark Williams Paul R. Ford David W. Eccles Paul Ward |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Brain and Mind Research Institute, and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia;2. Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, UK;3. Learning Systems Institute, and Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Florida State University, USA;4. Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Michigan Technological University, USA |
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| Abstract: | We review contemporary research on perceptual‐cognitive expertise in sport and consider implications for those working in the field of applied cognitive psychology. We identify the important perceptual‐cognitive skills that facilitate anticipation in sport and illustrate how these skills interact in a dynamic manner during performance. We also highlight our current understanding of how these skills are acquired and consider the extent to which the underlying processes are specific to a particular domain and role within that domain. Next, we briefly review recent attempts to facilitate the acquisition of perceptual‐cognitive expertise using simulation training coupled with instruction and feedback on task performance. Finally, we discuss how research on elite athletes can help inform applied cognitive psychologists who are interested in capturing and enhancing perceptual‐cognitive expertise across various domains. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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