Neuroplasticity
Conditions
Keywords
Reaction Time, Cognitive Function, Physical Fitness, FITLIGHT Trainer, Visual Field, VR, soccer players
Brief summary
Investigation of the effect of an exercise program with visual stimuli on reaction time, cognitive function and physical fitness of children and adolescent soccer players.
Detailed description
38 male soccer players aged 10-15 participate in the research voluntarily. A wireless reflex measurement system (FITLIGHT Trainer) is used to measure the response time, a cognitive function test (Cognitive Function Scanner Mobile) is used to assess cognitive function and an interactive virtual reality application (VR game) is used to estimate the visual field. Physical fitness is assessed using ALPHA-Fitness and the Eurofit test batteries. The screening takes place in the soccer field with portable devices. After the initial check, the participants were randomly divided into two equal groups using the program http://www.randomizer.org/. 18 soccer players follow a 6-month exercise program with visual stimuli, 5 times a week and lasting 15 minutes each time, which precedes their regular soccer training program. The special training program includes training using illuminated units / disks. Each unit is activated alternately, and it is deactivated when the trainee passes in front of it or touches it with any part of his body as well as with another object / sports accessory. The remaining players continue their regular soccer training program. After the end of the 6 months, the initial measurements will be repeated in both groups.
Interventions
DEVICEFitLight Trainer
Evaluation of the reaction time before and after special training program using visual stimuli.
Sponsors
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Around half of the participants follow a 6-month exercise program with visual stimuli, 5 times a week and lasting 15 minutes each time, which precedes their regular soccer training program. The other half of the participants will continue their regular soccer training program. After the end of the 6 months, the initial measurements will be repeated in both groups.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
10 Years to 15 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
male sex, age 10-15 years, soccer experience ≥ 1year
Exclusion criteria
None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction time (sec) | 6 months | VR game, FITLIGHT Trainer |
| Cognitive function (sec) | 6 months | Cognitive Function Scanner Mobile |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physical fitness | 6 months | RFD (kg/sec), Hand grip test (kg), Sit & reach flexibility (cm), Repeated Sprint (sec) |
Countries
Greece
Outcome results
None listed