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Psychophysics in functional strength and power training: review and implementation framework
Jeffrey C Ives1, Greg A Shelley
1Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Neuromuscular Control Laboratory, Ithaca College, NY 14850, USA. jives@ithaca.edu
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|February 13, 2003
Summary
This study introduces a new framework for functional training that integrates cognitive factors to enhance physiological and neuromotor adaptations. Incorporating mental effort and attention optimizes sport-specific training and performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Motor Control
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Functional training aims to replicate real-life demands but often overlooks cognitive influences.
- Cognitive factors significantly impact physiological performance and adaptations during sports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a theoretical framework for effective functional training methods incorporating cognitive factors.
- To enhance physiological and neuromotor adaptations for improved sports performance.
Main Methods:
- Drawing on dynamic systems theory, perceptual skills training, and motor learning/control.
- Integrating practice-related techniques and motor-learning strategies.
- Utilizing a discovery-learning paradigm manipulating mental effort, attention, and intention.
Main Results:
- The proposed framework offers a method to create functional training that includes cognitive elements.
- This approach is suggested to maximize sport-specific physiological adaptations.
Conclusions:
- Integrating cognitive factors into functional training is crucial for optimizing physiological adaptations.
- This framework provides a novel approach to enhance athletic performance through sport-specific training.