Effects of Attention Focus' Feedback on Learning Different Tasks

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of attention focus' feedback on the learning of different tasks( cognitive skill and motor skill). Study included two experiments that were computer simulation and soccer teaching. In computer simulation experiment,68 college students practiced the task for 7 blocks during acquisition phase,and their skill retention was tested two days later. In soccer teaching experiment,48 college students practiced the task for six lessons in three weeks,and their skill retention and transfer was tested one week later. All the students in two experiments were randomly and equally assigned into external attention focus' feedback group and internal attention focus' feedback group. Two experiments provided attention focus' feedback with 33%feedback frequency for volunteers in skill acquisition phase,but no feedback in skill retention and transfer phase. Results: 1) The feedback effect of both groups in two experiments on the learning of different tasks in acquisition and retention phase was significantly different. 2) The feedback effect of both groups on soccer learning in the transfer phase of soccer teaching experiment was significantly different. Conclusion: 1) In skill acquisition and retention phase,the feedback of external attention focus is more benefit for improving the beginner's performance in soccer cognitive skill and motor skill. 2) In skill transfer phase,the feedback of external attention focus can improve the beginner's performance in soccer open skill.