Elite athletes are not just stronger, faster or more agile than their peers; their visual learning skills are also a cut above.
Jocelyn Faubert from the University of Montreal found that professional football, ice hockey, and rugby players were significantly better than amateurs or non-athletes at processing a fast-moving, complicated scene. And as the three groups practiced, the pros widened their advantage even further.
Read the complete article from The Scientist here:
Athletes Are Champion Visual Learners