Effect of cognitive tasks on balance abilities in U-12 gymnasts, handball players and video gamers

• Autorzy: Boubaker Besma Bel-Hadj , Amara Samiha , Mkaouer Bessem

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.37190/ABB-02589-2025-02

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of cognitive tasks on static and dynamic balance in gymnasts, handball players and video gamers under the age of 12 years, using dual-task paradigm. Methods: A sample of 50 children under the age of 12 years was divided into three groups (i.e., gymnasts, handball players and video gamers). They participated in a dual-task experiment involving mental rotation tasks with static and dynamic balance assessments. Participants performed mental rotation tasks (i.e., objectbased 3D cube and human body conditions) while simultaneously maintaining static and/or dynamic balance on a stabilometric platform. Center of pressure sway, acceleration and displacement were measured. Performance in both cognitive and balance tasks was recorded and analyzed. Results: The results revealed significant immediate beneficial effects of cognitive tasks on dynamic balance. Specifically, dual tasks led to improved performance in mental rotation tasks and enhanced postural control, as evidenced by a reduced center of pressure sway ( p < 0.01). Athletes demonstrated greater improvements than non-athletes, highlighting the effectiveness of cognitive engagement in improving postural control. Conclusion: These results suggest that participation in sports during childhood can significantly enhance neuromuscular control and balance, which are critical for maintaining stability. The findings highlight the importance of integrating cognitive challenges into physical training. This approach enhances both cognitive and motor performance in young athletes.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

dynamic balance; static balance; mental rotation; gymnasts; handball players; video gamers

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 27, no. 1
• Strony: 131--142
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 53 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Boubaker Besma Bel-Hadj

• Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia.

autor

Amara Samiha

• Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.
• Department of Individual Sports, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia.

autor

Mkaouer Bessem

• Department of Individual Sports, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia.

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