Efficacy of cognitive attentional focus instructions and training schedule on cognitive performance in elderly men

Introduction: Cognitive-motor skills form a large part of human life, and for many years researchers educators have attempted to identify factors that influence their implementation. Aim: The present study aimed investigate the effectiveness cognitive attentional focus instructions exercise schedule on performance in elderly men. Method: was semi-experimental method with pretest-posttest design 4 experimental groups. Sixty men from Ahvaz city aged 60-80 were selected by voluntary random sampling 2020 randomly divided into four groups (variable practice-internal attention, variable practice-external constant attention). dartboard attached wall served as tool. research had 10 sessions each session consisted 3 blocks trials. Thus, test performed 48 hours after subjects' last training session. Data analyzed using one-way ANOVA mixed repeated measures analysis variance. Results: results showed there significant difference between posttest phase (P=0.001, F=11.43). Tukey's post hoc used differences. attention group (P=0.011), (P=0.001), (P=0.001) However, no found other at this stage. Conclusion: Based results, combined better than Considering performance, geriatric sneakers professionals are recommended use advantage these two methods plans.