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Behavioral Spatial Segmentation and Its Application to Sports Dynamics.

Jonathan Castillo-Alfonso¹

¹Center of Studies and Research on Knowledge and Human Learning, University of Veracruz, Xalapa, México.

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|March 4, 2021

Summary

This study explores the psychological role of space in sports, introducing Behavioral Spatial Segmentation for analyzing soccer. It offers insights for sports training strategies.

Keywords:

affordances conditioned place reflexes spatial behavior

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Area of Science:

Sports Psychology
Biomechanics
Spatial Cognition

Background:

Space is a critical element in sports performance.
Existing theories lack a unified framework for analyzing spatial dynamics in sports.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a psychological interpretation of sports situations emphasizing space.
To introduce and apply the concept of Behavioral Spatial Segmentation.
To explore the utility of modern analytical tools in sports research.

Main Methods:

Literature review and theoretical analysis.
Integration of Kupalov's conditioned place reflex and Gibson's affordance theory.
Application of Behavioral Spatial Segmentation to soccer scenarios.

Main Results:

Behavioral Spatial Segmentation offers a novel analytical framework.
Identified parameters for evaluating spatial behavior in sports.
Demonstrated the applicability of modern tools for spatial analysis.

Conclusions:

Behavioral Spatial Segmentation provides valuable insights into sports psychology.
The framework has potential implications for optimizing sports training.
Further research can refine spatial analysis in athletic performance.