Abstract

VORRABER, Gabriela Andrade. Analisis of cognitive and emotional processes inherent to sports tactical performance. Rev. bras.ter. cogn. [online]. 2010, vol.6, n.2, pp. 118-141. ISSN 1808-5687.

Influenced by the changes generated by the cognitive revolution of the 1960's, researchers of sports sciences began to attribute great importance to cognitive contents and to the empirical method of study. Such changes led to emphasize mental functioning, stress control, imagination and biofeedback within the sports context. This methodology, however, lacks consistent theoretical reference. The aims of this article are: 1. Describe, on the basis of neurobiology and Beck's cognitive model, cognitive and affective processes that intervene in tactical performance. 2. Propose an intervention strategy for the development of this skill working on the processes previously studied through cognitive therapy contributions. Cognitive elements of tactical performance are acknowledged in the sports decision-making model, which serves as reference for the study of tactical skills development. Initially, description and analysis of the neurobiological bases of cognitive and emotional processes are held, highlighting the potential of emotional interference in perceptual, analytical and motor functioning. Finally, the cognitive model is presented as an intervention strategy on emotional responses. The application in the sports context is favored by the characteristics of its practical form: psychoeducation, team-work, focus on the present, time-limited therapy and orientation to objective problem-solving.

Keywords : Sport; Tactical Performance; Cognitive Science.

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