The evaluation of a new lower-body reaction time test

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Tania SpiteriSophia Nimphius

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of 2 lower-body reaction time (RT) tests to determine the differences in RTs between genders and compatible and incompatible conditions. Fifteen male and female (N = 30; 22.63 ± 2.88 years; 175.31 ± 8.72 cm; 67.33 ± 9.71 kg) sport science students participated in this study. Subjects were required to complete 2 lower-body RT tests responding to an arrow during compatible (same direction) and incompatible (opposite direction) stimulus-response conditions. The "simple" foot RT test required subjects to step quickly on the appropriate mat, as directed by the stimulus, with response time being measured. The "complex" foot RT test required subjects to leap off a force plate to the appropriate mat in response to the stimulus, with RT, movement time (MT), and total movement time (TMT) being measured. Intraclass correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation, and paired samples t-test (p ≤ 0.05) were calculated for all variables. High reliability was observed for both tests between compatible and incompatible conditions. Significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were observed between genders for RT during the simple RT test. Significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were observed for MT...Continue Reading

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Mar 13, 2014·Journal of Applied Biomechanics·Tania SpiteriSophia Nimphius
Aug 28, 2016·Perceptual and Motor Skills·Marek PopowczakPaweł Chmura
May 29, 2018·Journal of Sport Rehabilitation·Kelsey PichaJohn P Abt
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