Auditory Reaction Time, Visual Reaction Time and Whole Body Reaction Time in Athletes.

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2013-06
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Speed of movement and quick reactions are prized qualities in athletics. Reaction time is often overlooked and usually under-estimated element in athletic selection. In sports and games, in which movements of a participant are conditioned by signals, by movements of opponents, or by motion of the ball, reaction time is of great importance. Present study was conducted in healthy controls and athletes between 18-25 years with 50 subjects in each group. Auditory reaction time for Beep tone and Click was determined using right and left hand. Visual reaction time for Red and Green light was determined using right and left hand. Whole body reaction time was determined in Right, Left, Front and Back direction. Statistical analysis was done using Z-test. There was significant decrease in auditory, visual and whole body reaction time in athletes as compared to healthy controls. Shorter reaction time in athletes could be due to improved concentration and alertness, better muscular coordination, improved performance in the speed and accuracy task. Reaction time in specific movements improves as a result of extensive practice of those concerned movements in athletic events. Therefore reaction time improving training sessions have to be held for athletes to develop fine motor skills.
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reaction time, auditory, visual, whole body, athletes
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Gavkare Ajay M, Surdi Anil D, Nanaware Neeta L. Auditory Reaction Time, Visual Reaction Time and Whole Body Reaction Time in Athletes. Indian Medical Gazette. 2013 Jul ; 147 (6): 214-219.