Age Differences in Heart Rate Patterns During Concentration in a Precision Sport: Implications for Attentional Functioning

Volume: 44, Issue: 3, Pages: P80 - P87
Published: May 1, 1989
Abstract
Highly skilled young (M = 29.5 years) and older (M = 50.0 years) miniature golf players were observed in relaxed training and high-arousal competition rounds. Motor performance (number of shots), subjective ratings of anxiety, and heart rate were registered. Results showed a similar increase of arousal from training to competition for both age groups. However, the older group deteriorated in motor performance from training to competition,...
Paper Details
Title
Age Differences in Heart Rate Patterns During Concentration in a Precision Sport: Implications for Attentional Functioning
Published Date
May 1, 1989
Volume
44
Issue
3
Pages
P80 - P87
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