TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - My heart is racing! Psychophysiological dynamics of skilled racecar drivers
JO  - Journal of sports sciences
A1  - Filho, Edson
A1  - Di Fronso, Selenia
A1  - Mazzoni, Caterina
A1  - Robazza, Claudio
A1  - Bortoli, Laura
A1  - Bertollo, Maurizio
SP  - 945
EP  - 959
VL  - 33
IS  - 9
N2  - Our purpose was to test the multi-action plan model assumptions in which athletes' psychophysiological patterns differ among optimal and suboptimal performance experiences. Nine professional drivers competing in premier race categories (e.g. Formula 3, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge) completed the study. Data collection involved monitoring the drivers' perceived hedonic tone, accuracy on core components of action, posture, skin temperature, respiration rate and heart rate responses during a 40-lap simulated race. Time marks, gathered at three standardised sectors, served as the performance variable. The A1GP racing simulator (Allinsport, Modena) established a realistic race platform. Specifically, the Barcelona track was chosen because of its inherently difficult nature characterised by intermittent deceleration points. Idiosyncratic analyses showed large individual differences in the drivers' psychophysiological profile, as well as distinct patterns in regards to optimal and suboptimal performance experiences. Limitations and future research avenues are discussed. Action- (e.g. attentional control) and emotion (e.g. biofeedback training)-centred applied sport psychology implications are advanced.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0264-0414
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.977940
ID  - ref1
ER  -