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
Citation
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.