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Eric J Shumski¹, Landon B Lempke^1,2,3, Rachel S Johnson¹

¹Department of Kinesiology, UGA Concussion Research Laboratory and Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.

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Cognitive loading and sex independently affect jump performance, with no interaction found. Testing without distractions optimizes jump height and hip power, crucial for sport performance metrics.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Biomechanics
Human Performance

Background:

Sex and cognitive load individually impact jumping performance.
The interaction between sex and cognitive load on jump performance is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the interaction between sex and cognitive loading on jump performance metrics.
To analyze effects on jump height, ground contact time, reactive strength index, vertical stiffness, impulse, and lower extremity joint power.

Main Methods:

Twenty-one males and 20 females performed drop vertical jumps under single-task and dual-task (cognitive load) conditions.
Data collected using force plates analyzed via 2x2 ANOVAs with Bonferroni post hoc tests.

Main Results:

No significant interaction was found between sex and cognitive loading for any measured outcome.
Participants jumped higher and with greater hip power during single-task compared to dual-task conditions.
Males exhibited higher jump height, reactive strength index, ankle power, and knee power compared to females.

Conclusions:

Jump performance is influenced by sex and cognitive load, but not their interaction.
To maximize jump performance, testing should be conducted without cognitive distractions.