The Effect Of Field Mental Training On The Development Of Information Processing Speed (According to VTS) For Elite Soccer Players

Abstract

The importance of the research lies in using modern mental training means for
developing players during special preparation phase. The problem of the research lies in
answering the following question; can field mental training develop the speed of information
processing in elite soccer players? The research aimed at identifying the effect of mental
training on the speed of information processing according (VTS) in elite soccer players. The
researchers hypothesized statistical differences between pre and posttests in information
processing speed.
The researchers use the descriptive method. The subjects were elite soccer
players. The training program was applied on the subject then the data was collected and
treated using SPSS. Finally the researchers came up with a set of conclusions and
recommendations.