Cognitive load causes kinematic changes in both elite and non-elite rowers

Henrik Herrebrøden1, Alexander Refsum Jensenius2, Thomas Espeseth3

  • 1RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1133, Blindern, Oslo 0318, Norway; Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1094, Blindern, Oslo 0317, Norway.

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Summary

Cognitive load impacts rowing performance by increasing movement complexity, regardless of skill level. Elite and non-elite rowers alike showed changes in kinematics under dual-task conditions, challenging automaticity theories.