Psychomotor Abilities of Professional Handball Players

The main purpose of the paper was to evaluate selected psychomotor abilities of handball players depending on the competition class (league), position on the court, training seniority and the dominant hand. The study covered a group of 40 handball players (age: 24.02 ± 3.99), while 50 non-training men (age: 22.90 ± 1.13) formed the control group. Studies were performed using Test2Drive computer tests. The following four tests were used for measuring psychomotor fitness: simple reaction time test, choice reaction time test, hand-eye coordination test and spatial anticipation test. An analysis revealed that handball players had better reaction times and movement times than the control group. The league, position on the court, training seniority and the dominant upper limb were analysed for their impact on the reaction time and movement time in handball players. An analysis of psychomotor abilities of handball players with regard to the league revealed that in the majority of tests the Superliga players had a shorter reaction time than players in lower leagues.

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The impact of fencing training symmetrisation on simple reaction time

Biomedical Human Kinetics ◽

10.2478/bhk-2021-0028 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 231-236

Author(s):

Monika Johne

Keyword(s):

Reaction Time ◽

Simple Reaction Time ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Movement Time ◽

Control Group ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Simple Reaction ◽

The Impact ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Unilateral Training

Abstract Study aim: The symmetrisation of movements can be a way to develop individual coordinative skills, and to prevent the occur-rence of injuries. For this reason, in this study an attempt was made to evaluate and compare simple reaction time and movement time for épée fencers of different sports classes, and to determine the impact that three years of symmetrisation training and unilateral training have on the speed of reaction components and on dynamical asymmetry. Material and methods: The study was conducted on 60 women épée fencers of different sports classes, and it was repeated in two groups after three years of unilateral and symmetrisation training. Simple reaction time and movement time for the dominant and the non-dominant hand were analysed using Vienna Test System. Results: Women épée fencers of high sports class were characterised by a significantly faster reaction time than their less experienced colleagues. In tests conducted after three years of symmetrisation training, athletes from the experimental group achieved also much better results in reaction time (RT) than those from the control group training with the unilateral method. Conclusions: Long-time unilateral training of master class women épée fencers led to dynamical asymmetry, which in the future could cause injuries and have a negative impact on the development of selected motor skills. Symmetrical training conducted in the experimental group had a positive impact on reaction time indicators as well as on movement time indicators, and it prevented the occurrence of dynamical asymmetry in the tested competitors. Thus, it can be inferred that symmetrical exercises will have a positive impact on training effectiveness and on versatility of athletes.

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Comparison of Reaction Response Time between Hand and Foot Controlled Devices in Simulated Microsurgical Testing

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2014/769296 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Marcel Pfister ◽

Jaw-Chyng L. Lue ◽

Francisco R. Stefanini ◽

Paulo Falabella ◽

Laurie Dustin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reaction Time ◽

Simple Reaction Time ◽

Reaction Times ◽

Random Order ◽

Medical Professionals ◽

Clinical Correlation ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Time Test ◽

The Mean ◽

Reaction Time Test

Purpose. We hypothesized that reaction times (RTs) for a switch release are faster for hand-controlled than for foot-controlled switches for physiological and anatomical reasons (e.g., nerve conduction speed). The risk of accidental trauma could be reduced if the surgeon reacted quicker and therefore improve the surgical outcome.Method. We included 47 medical professionals at USC. Demographics and handedness were recorded. Under a microscope, a simple reaction time test was performed, testing all extremities multiple times in a random order. Additionally, a subjective questionnaire was administered.Results. The mean RTs for hands are 318.24 ms±51.13 and feet328.69±48.70. The comparison of hand versus foot showed significant shorter RTs for the hand (P=0.025). Partially significant differences between and within the experience level groups could be demonstrated by level of education (LE) and microscopic surgeries/week (MSW) (P=0.57–0.02). In the subjective questionnaire, 91.5% (n=43/47) of test subjects prefer to use hand controls.Conclusion. Our data show that the RT for hands is faster than feet. Similarly the subjective questionnaire showed a greater preference for hand actuation. This data suggest a hand-controlled ophthalmic instrument might have distinct advantages; however, clinical correlation is required.

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Simple Reaction Time Test

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t05446-000 ◽

2012 ◽

Keyword(s):

Reaction Time ◽

Simple Reaction Time ◽

Simple Reaction ◽

Time Test ◽

Reaction Time Test

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A mathematical model of performance on a simple reaction time test

Neurotoxicology and Teratology ◽

10.1016/0892-0362(96)00077-3 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 587-593 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Edward F. Krieg ◽

David W. Chrislip ◽

John M. Russo

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Model ◽

Reaction Time ◽

Simple Reaction Time ◽

Simple Reaction ◽

Time Test ◽

Reaction Time Test

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Comparison of Mind Control Techniques: An Assessment of Reaction Times

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science ◽

10.3329/bjms.v15i4.30718 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 596-600

Author(s):

Varun Malhotra ◽

Neera Goel ◽

Usha Dhar ◽

Rinku Garg ◽

Yogish Tripathi

Keyword(s):

Reaction Time ◽

Single Point ◽

Medical Science ◽

Reaction Times ◽

Devotional Music ◽

Mind Control ◽

Visual Reaction ◽

Time Test ◽

The Mind ◽

Reaction Time Test

Background: Every activity requires a certain amount of concentration and no effective action may be performed without deep concentration. Businessman or artists or students in school must know the art of focusing all powers of attention on a single point in order to succeed in their respective vocation.Methods: We wanted to find the best technique to increase the concentration scientifically. We thus, endeavored to study and compare the reaction times in maneuvers of anuloma viloma pranayama, kapalbhatti pranayama, gayatri chanting and exercise. Reaction time test was taken online before anuloma viloma pranayama, kapalbhatti pranayama, gayatri chanting and exercise and compared after.Results: Reaction times decreased significantly and was least during gayatri mantra. Concentration as seen by a decrease in visual reaction time denotes first a withdrawal of attention from objects of distraction and then focusing all attention upon one thing at a time. Just 30 minutes of physical activity each day offers substantial benefits to your health.Conclusions: Pranayama or devotional music chanting also decreases fatigue keeps the mind alert, and active.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(4) 2016 p.596-600

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Attentional deficit in the siblings of schizophrenics

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700032001 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 465-467 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Rodger L. Wood ◽

Mark cook

Keyword(s):

Reaction Time ◽

Choice Reaction Time ◽

Matched Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Matched Control Group ◽

Attentional Deficit ◽

Time Test ◽

Vigilance Test ◽

Reaction Time Test

SynopsisA study of attentional deficit in the relatives of schizophrenics and in a matched control group is reported, in which the relatives are found to have poorer scores on a vigilance test and on a choice reaction time test. It is concluded that this deficit points to one of the primary symptoms of schizophrenia, and suggestions for further research are made

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Effect of Exercise on Simple Reaction Times of Recreational Athletes

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1994.78.1.123 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

pp. 123-130 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Terry McMorris ◽

Peter Keen

Keyword(s):

Reaction Time ◽

Simple Reaction Time ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Reaction Times ◽

Cycle Ergometer ◽

Simple Reaction ◽

Recreational Athletes ◽

Maximum Workload ◽

Time Test ◽

Fatiguing Exercise

To examine the effect of moderate and fatiguing exercise on the simple reaction times of recreational athletes, 12 subjects took a simple reaction-time test while at test and while cycling on a Monark cycle ergometer at 70% and 100% of maximum workload. To estimate 70% and 100% of maximum workload the subjects underwent a standard incremental test until exhaustion, defined as subjects being unable to maintain the required pedal rate of 70 rpm. Simple reaction time during maximal exercise was significantly slower than in the other two conditions which did not differ significantly from one another. Heart rate and rate of perceived exertion differed significantly for all three conditions.

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A Model to Predict Children’s Reaction Time at Signalized Intersections

Safety ◽

10.3390/safety6020022 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 22 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Irena Ištoka Otković

Keyword(s):

Neural Network ◽

Reaction Time ◽

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Reaction Times ◽

Signalized Intersections ◽

Traffic Conditions ◽

Road Users ◽

Time Test ◽

Reaction Time Test ◽

Real Traffic

Traffic accident statistics in urban areas, both locally in Croatia and at the European level, identify children as a group of vulnerable road users. The analysis of the parameters that influence the interaction of child pedestrians and other road users requires special attention. This paper presents the results of research about the reaction time of children, measured both in laboratory conditions, via a computer reaction time test, and in actual traffic conditions. The results of the reaction time test in a situation with expected stimuli (a computer test) of children aged 6 to 10 years were compared with the results of the reaction time of adult traffic participants, drivers, who also took part in the computer test. Standard deviations of the reaction times between the control group (drivers, adults) and each subgroup of children were significantly different (p < 0.05). The results suggest that the largest developmental jump occurs between preschool children and first-grade children. In actual traffic conditions, the reaction time of children aged 4 to 16 years at the signalized intersection was measured. The model for predicting the reaction time of children in real traffic conditions was created using a neural network. The model prediction results matched well with the values measured in actual traffic conditions, for the observed intersection (correlation coefficient is 94.56%) and for the validation intersection (correlation coefficient is 92.29%). Parameters influencing children’s reaction times in real traffic conditions were identified by applying both statistical analysis and the neural network model developed. Using both methods, the same key distractors were identified—the movement of children in the group and the use of mobile phones. The case study was conducted at selected signalized intersections in the city of Osijek, Croatia.

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Reliability of a Reactive Agility Test for Youth Volleyball Players

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism ◽

10.2478/pjst-2021-0002 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 8-12

Author(s):

Ricardo Lima ◽

Markel Rico-González ◽

Joel Pereira ◽

Francisco Caleiro ◽

Filipe Clemente

Keyword(s):

Reaction Time ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Reaction Times ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Wireless System ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Coordination Test ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

Reactive Agility ◽

Hand Eye Coordination

Abstract Introduction. This was a cross-sectional study aiming to test the reliability of a new reactive agility test designed for youth volleyball players to improve both reaction time and hand-eye coordination. Material and methods. Twenty-four youth volleyball athletes (15 girls and 9 boys) were recruited to participate in this study (age: 11.58 ± 2.20 years old). This study used a FitLight Trainer (FITLIGHT Sport Corp., Ontario, Canada), a wireless system using interconnected light-powered sensors, to measure reaction time and hand-eye coordination. The subjects performed the hand-eye coordination test twice, exactly one week apart, for 30 seconds, with three trials performed for each test. Repeated measures ANOVA was used to test the variation of the six trials performed during the two sessions. Results. The analysis comparing the sessions revealed significantly longer reaction time in session 1 than in session 2 (mean difference: 47.85 [95% CI: 10.86 to 84.84]; p < 0.012; ES = 0.128). Across the different trials, the greatest single ICC measure (ICC = 0.645) and average ICC measure (ICC = 0.784) were achieved in trial 3. Across the sessions, the greatest single ICC measure (ICC = 0.951) and average ICC measure (ICC = 0.863) were achieved in session 2. Conclusions. FitLight Trainer is a valid and reliable tool for developing reaction times of youth volleyball athletes.

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