Healthy volunteers (Elite Taekwondo Athletes) gamification, Taekwondo-Specific Kick in Footwork Test, mucosal immunity, antimicrobial proteins, T/C ratio
Conditions
Interventions
Participants performed a gamified kicking condition (GKC) comprising three simulated matches using the Taekwondo Specific Kick in Footwork Test (TSKFT) protocol with an electronic Protection Scoring S
Gamification, Taekwondo, Protection Scoring System
Sponsors
FANG SHIHUA
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Active collegiate taekwondo practitioners. 2. Possess a consistent competitive record as a top-three finalist at the national level. 3. Have maintained a regular training regimen of at least four sessions per week (minimum 3 hours per session) for no less than three consecutive years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, or musculoskeletal disorders. 2. Unable to maintain regular training schedules.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the following physiological and immunological markers from pre- to post-intervention: 1. Salivary cortisol concentration, 2. Salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) activity, 3. Salivary immunoglobulin A (SIgA) concentration, 4. Salivary lactoferrin concentration, 5. Heart Rate (HR). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the following markers from pre- to post-intervention: 1. Salivary testosterone concentration, 2. Testosterone to cortisol (T/C) ratio, 3. Salivary nitrite (NO) concentration, 4. Total protein (TP) content. | — |
Countries
Japan, Taiwan
Contacts
Public ContactTSEAN YU
National Chung Cheng University
Outcome results
None listed