State anxiety and visual attention: the role of the quiet eye period in aiming to a far target
Article Abstract:
A study to examine how gaze behavior is controlled by individuals to acquire critical visual information for precision on a computer stimulated archery test during execution of a far aiming task is conducted. Findings reveal that the quiet eye period is sensitive to increases in anxiety and may be a useful index of the efficiency of visual orientation in aiming tasks.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2008
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The wildlife refuge just next door
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The islands of Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa and San Miguel form the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of southern California. The attractions of each island for the cruising sailor are described.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
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Moving pictures
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Instamatic cameras are the easiest to use, while 35 millimeter single-lens reflex models have an array of features for sophisticated photography. Tips are given on using F-stops, shutter and film speeds, and different types of lenses.
Publication Name: Walking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-705X
Year: 1992
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