Efecto de un programa de actividad física para la mejora de la atención y concentración en futbolistas masculinos de 12 a 13 años

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a physical activity program in improving the attention and concentration of 12 and 13 year old male soccer players from the Independiente del Valle soccer school, in Cuenca, during the period from February to August of 2024 An 11-week program focused on improving attention and concentration was implemented. The study used a pre-experimental subtype experimental design, 12 athletes from the children's category were selected and the Questionnaire of Psychological Characteristics related to Sports Performance (CPRD) was applied as a pre-test to measure their level of attention and concentration. . At the end of the program, a post-test was carried out with the same questionnaire. The results indicated significant reductions in all the indicators evaluated: the mean self-confidence (AC) went from 41.42 in the pre-test to 21 in the post-test; the mean concentration (C) decreased from 28.67 in the pre-test to 12.92 in the post-test; the motivation mean (M) dropped from 13 in the pre-test to 5.5 in the post-test; and the mean stress control (SC) decreased from 30.33 in the pre-test to 12.83 in the post-test. These results suggest that the physical activity program is effective in improving attention and concentration in the soccer players evaluated.