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Impulsivity and physical activity: A T-Pattern detection of motor behavior profiles
Marta Castañer1, Stefania Aiello2, Queralt Prat3
1National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), University of Lleida (UdL), Spain; Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr. Pifarré Foundation (IRBLLEIDA), Lleida, Spain.
Physiology & Behavior
|February 24, 2020
Summary
Impulsivity traits in athletes can enhance goal achievement during physical activity. This study found that non-impulsive and moderately impulsive athletes demonstrated stronger executive functions in open motor tasks.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Psychology
- Motor Behavior Analysis
Background:
- The relationship between impulsivity and physical activity is under-researched.
- Impulsivity may play a role in achieving goals during physical exertion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate motor and interactive behavior profiles in athletes with varying impulsivity traits.
- To explore how different levels of impulsivity influence performance in open motor tasks.
Main Methods:
- Assessed impulsivity profiles using a specific test.
- Utilized the Observational System of Motor Skills, Space, Time and Interaction (OSMOSTI) for data collection.
- Applied T-Pattern detection and analysis (TPA) to analyze movement sequences.
Main Results:
- Open motor situations revealed distinct motor behavior profiles across different impulsivity levels.
- Non-impulsive and moderately impulsive athletes showed enhanced executive functions, including response inhibition, working memory, and mental shifting.
- TPA objectively demonstrated the influence of impulsivity on motor behavior in athletes.
Conclusions:
- Impulsivity, when not considered a disorder, can contribute positively to goal achievement in sports.
- The study highlights the utility of OSMOSTI and TPA in objectively analyzing the impact of impulsivity on athletic performance.
